Sabrina Carpenter’s Sleek Style Over the Years, from Sharp Pumps to Sky-High Platforms

Sabrina Carpenter‘s bold approach to dressing made her a style star to watch in 2023, following a rising trajectory on the red carpet.

Since her teenage years, Carpenter’s fashion presence has grown — with sharp heels to match. The “Girl Meets World” actress expanded her style streak with an array of pointed-toe pumps and heeled sandals from labels including Christian Louboutin in the 2010’s, complete with outings to New York Fashion Week. As the 2020’s began, the star soared with additional music and perfume releases — and did so literally, thanks to an array of towering platform sandals and boots seen from Fashion Month front rows to the Jingle Ball stage.

Below, we take a look back at Carpenter’s style transformation over the years.

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Alice + Olivia’s Spring 2016 Presentation at New York Fashion Week, 2015

Carpenter’s first forays into fashion began in the late 2010’s. At New York Fashion Week in Sept. 2015, the 16-year-old actress attended Alice + Olivia‘s spring 2016 presentation at Skylight at Clarkson Square in a sharp pair of smooth black pumps. The pointed-toe set added a formal finish to her outfit for the occasion, designed by Stacey Bendet: a butterfly-printed miniskirt and sparkly gold top, layered beneath a draped black blazer.

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Sabrina Carpenter attends Alice + Olivia By Stacey Bendet’s spring 2016 presentation at The Gallery, Skylight at Clarkson Sq in New York City during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 15, 2015.

MTV Video Music Awards, 2018

At the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, Carpenter sleekly stepped out at Radio City Music Hall in a nude pair of Christian Louboutin’s So Kate pumps. The pointed, glossy leather style was elevated with a shimmering silver cutout dress from Versace’s fall 2013 collection. Carpenter’s look was given a luxe finish with a gleaming diamond ring and stud earrings from Harry Kotlar.

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Sabrina Carpenter attends the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Aug. 20, 2018.

Michael Kors’ Spring 2022 Runway Show at New York Fashion Week, 2021

Carpenter continued her penchant for sharp pumps during New York Fashion Week in 2021, stepping out for Michael Kors‘ spring 2022 runway show. For the occasion, the actress struck a pose in white leather pointed-toe pumps. The neutral set added a retro flair to her monochrome front-row look, naturally by Kors: a ruby red ribbed knit turtleneck minidress, layered beneath a glossy, smooth trench coat.

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Sabrina Carpenter attends Michael Kors Collection’s spring 2022 runway show at Tavern On The Green in New York City during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 10, 2021.

Republic Records’ VMAs Afterparty, 2022

During Republic Records’ afterparty for the 2022 VMAs, Carpenter soared in a towering pair of white leather Valentino pumps with pointed toes, platform soles and soaring 6-inch heels. The dynamic shoes added a slick base to her pale pink Aknvas dress by Christian Juul Nielsen, featuring allover iridescent sequin embellishments and black trim. Carpenter’s look was romantically complete with a padded black headband, diamond stud earrings and long sheer gloves.

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Sabrina Carpenter attends the 2022 Republic Records VMA Afterparty at The Fleur Room in New York City on Aug. 28, 2022.

Elie Saab’s Spring 2023 Couture Show at Paris Fashion Week, 2023

In 2023, Carpenter made the rounds during Paris Fashion Week’s couture shows to kick off the year. While at Elie Saab’s spring 2023 runway show, the musician posed in a dynamic pair of black leather peep-toe sandals with towering stiletto heels. The slick set added a sharp burst of elevation to her ruffled black minidress, which was elevated with lace paneling and gleaming sequins.

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Sabrina Carpenter attends Elie Saab’s spring 2023 runway show in Paris during Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 25, 2023.

About the Author:

Aaron Royce is the Digital Editor for Footwear News, where he writes stories on trending news, celebrity style, collaborations and in-depth profile interviews. Prior to joining Footwear News, Aaron wrote for publications including PAPER, Grazia and the Daily Front Row. He currently holds a B.S. in mass communications from Virginia Commonwealth University.

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