What's a red carpet gown without the glamorous heels to go with it? If you've been following the award season lineup from the SAGs to the Golden Globes and last night's Grammys, then you already know what we're talking about.
The carpets are covered in strappy sandals, pumps, and platforms of the chicest kind — proof that some of the season's most glamorous moments happen from the ankles down. See the stars kick off award season with a stunning display of drool-worthy shoes.
On her way down the red carpet, we caught a glimpse of Taylor Swift's platform T-strap pumps.
Anna Kendrick made her leg-revealing slit count with a pair of high-impact Barbara Bui pumps.
Louise Roe made her steps count in sleek, see-through wedged sandals with a flash of metallic.
Rita Ora kept her footwear sexy and simple with a pair of ankle-strap sandals.
Plain nude pumps just wouldn't do for Sara Bareilles. Her shoes really stood out in the brightest cherry red we've ever seen!
The Downton Abbey star offset the delicate shimmer of her gown with a pair of strappy, bow-adorned black sandals.
Sandra Bullock's metallic Jimmy Choos were the decidedly perfect finish to her high-wattage Lanvin gown.
Meryl Streep didn't need the bells and whistles, just a pair of understated peep-toe platforms in classic black.
What better to accompany Helen Mirren's gilded black gown than a pair of black pumps with gold details.
If you've been following award season, then you could probably guess that Emma Thompson was the owner of these very chic Louboutin flats.
The tea-length hemline on Amanda Peet's high-shine frock revealed a pair of heeled mary-janes.
Michelle Dockery flashed a little leg, and a pair of sleek white and black Gianvito Rossi Alina pumps, that echoed the tuxedo-inspired feel of her J. Mendel gown.
The crop top may have been the main event in Kerry Washington's look, but that didn't stop the actress from finishing with a pair of statement-making satin and lace Christian Louboutins.
For Sarah Hyland, even her Jimmy Choo heels were an opportunity to further the girlie-glam vibe.
Nothing complements Gretchen Mol's soft wisp of a gown more perfectly than her barely-there nude ankle-straps.
A pair of peep-toe platform pumps gave Christina Applegate a little lift.
A strappy sandal made Leslie Bibb's legs look even longer and leaner than they already are.
We love the support and security of a sassy ankle strap shoe, and this pair looked great on Rita Wilson.
Drew Barrymore continued the flirty feel of her dress right down to her Roger Vivier Epine pumps.
Sandra Bullock outfitted her botanical sheath with textural, citron-hued lizard pumps.
In keeping with her minimalist look, Jennifer Hudson added understated ankle-wrap heels to finish.
As for the finishing touches on Jessica Alba's look, the actress selected chic Casadei pumps.