How to Use high-heeled in a Sentence

high-heeled

adjective
  • Lala danced the night away in her form-fitting look and black high-heeled pumps.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 20 June 2023
  • For years, she wasn't allowed to wear high-heeled shoes, even to her prom.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Meanwhile, the actress rocked a black minidress and high-heeled boots under a long black coat.
    Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 29 May 2023
  • The model paired the look with black high-heeled shoes and a diamond choker.
    Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
  • While Italy is never a bad idea per se, there are times when the the high-heeled boot kicks better than others.
    Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Sporting event or not, Kate always dresses the part of the princess, down to the elegant high-heeled shoes.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 July 2023
  • Leave high-heeled shoes and clothing items that are heavy and lack breathable fabric at home.
    Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2023
  • For something that will go with all your fall outfits, invest in these high-heeled tall boots from.
    Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
  • The best shoes for bunions are also comfortable enough to wear all day and are neither too flat nor high-heeled.
    Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2023
  • But for much of its history, there was only one type of Barbie—high-heeled and white.
    Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune, 3 July 2023
  • The rest was superb, every high-heeled step of the way, in large part because of the performer’s repertoire and varied singing styles.
    Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024
  • Zara animal-print high-heeled mules, $90 Vogue Shopping The insider’s guide to what to shop and how to wear it.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
  • One thing that was Sandy’s idea was in Lance’s bedroom, there are these little pedestals that come off the wall with platform high-heeled shoes on them.
    Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The actor put the focus on footwear by opting for high-heeled ankle boots in white, a color rarely seen for this type of shoe.
    Alejandro Luna, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Waters sauntered onstage wearing a lime green pantsuit with a pair of high-heeled pumps.
    Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
  • The actress paired the look with a matching pink headband, pink high-heeled shoes, a simple necklace and a single ring.
    Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Jolie continued the black monochrome motif down to her footwear, opting for a pair of square-toed, high-heeled boots.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The singer-songwriter paired the look with semi-sheer torn black stockings, worn over her high-heeled shoes, and black sunglasses.
    Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The rapper can be seen wearing a pink wig with bangs, baby pink high-heeled boots, and a cream, tulle gown with embellishments.
    Jill Lupupa, Peoplemag, 29 June 2023
  • The athlete sported an all-black outfit while the Edge of Seventeen actress opted for a black minidress and high-heeled boots.
    Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Lively went light on the jewelry for this styling, but added a few cocktail rings and a pair of iridescent high-heeled sandals.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2024
  • This one from Mango would work well with a pair of high-heeled boots peeking through and an oversized white or striped button-down top, perfect for the office.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 19 Sep. 2024
  • That means this complex Hungarian costume with very long sleeves, strange high-heeled shoes and a furry hat.
    William Earl, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Accessories included high-heeled boots and jewelry from P.K. Bijoux, which added a touch of glamour to the show.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
  • But of course, what holds us — more than the glaring nudity, the high-heeled slipper, the black neck ribbon, the jewelry or the hibiscus in her hair — is Meurent’s famous gaze.
    Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2023
  • The Queen of Rap’s cover art features a high-heeled pink boot stepping into a much larger footprint embossed in pink concrete.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Standing far apart and perpendicular to each other are two black high-heeled pumps.
    Annie Ernaux, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
  • The supermodel also added on a gold chain necklace, small hoops, a red clutch and an Omega watch, completing her look with high-heeled sandals.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 28 July 2024
  • Beginning at 7, Gerdo said, she was physically abused with belts, high-heeled shoes and bare hands.
    Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2023
  • Johnson accessorized with high-heeled Gucci sandals and a pair of large gold hoops by Sidney Garber.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025

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