Proportion Play: How Jenna Coleman Styled Erdem Florals and Sky-High Heels for the ‘Victoria’ Premiere
By Carter Sullivan
On August 24, 2017, arrived at the Ham Yard Hotel in London for the season two premiere of Victoria, showcasing a transition into autumnal styling.
Tom Hughes towered over Jenna Coleman at the Victoria season two launch, emphasizing the striking height contrast between the 6’1″ actor and his petite co-star in towering black platforms
Accompanied by her towering co-star Tom Hughes, who stands 6’1″ (185.4 cm), Jenna Coleman’s petite 5’2″ frame created a striking contrast on the red carpet.
Rather than trying to match his height despite her towering platform heels and US shoe-size-6 proportions, Coleman leaned into rich textures, elongated lines, and elevated silhouettes that perfectly captured the mood of late-summer 2017 red-carpet fashion.
Tom Hughes and Jenna Coleman at the “Victoria” season 2 premiere at the Ham Yard Hotel in London, England, on August 24, 2017 (Credit: WENN / Jonathan Hordle / Lia Toby / Tony Oudot)
Her choice of an Erdem “Zuzanna” silk dress anchored the look in moody florals.
While the dress featured traditional long sleeves and a keyhole neckline, the silhouette was balanced by substantial black ‘Pearl’ platform heels. These towering shoes provided a modern, weighted contrast to the delicate silk of the floral print.
Jenna Coleman styled Erdem’s richly patterned “Zuzanna” silk dress with towering black ankle-strap heels that balanced the romantic floral print with dramatic proportions
Jenna kept all focus on her dress by keeping her hair and makeup simple, opting for side-swept waves and soft pink lips. She completed her ensemble with an assortment of rings and a pair of black towering platform heels.
Jenna Coleman kept her beauty look understated with softly waved hair, natural makeup, and delicate gold hoop earrings that allowed the intricate Erdem print to remain the focal point
Jenna Coleman accessorized the red carpet look with a curated mix of delicate gold rings that complemented the dress’s ornate embroidered detailing
Jenna Coleman elevated her petite 5’2″ frame in towering black velvet Jimmy Choo ‘Pearl’ platform sandals featuring slim ankle straps, peep toes, and razor-thin stiletto heels
The Jimmy Choo “Pearl” silhouette was popular among celebrities at the time, with stars like , , and also embracing the statement-making platform style for major premieres and evening events.
A closer look at Jenna Coleman’s sky-high black platform sandals revealed the dramatic heel height and sculptural silhouette that added modern edge to her romantic Erdem dress
Earlier that same day at the BBC Radio 2 studios, Coleman opted for a more utilitarian aesthetic.
The English actress paired a crisp white blouse with black flared overalls—a silhouette that required a classic black pump to maintain a clean line against the wide-leg hem.
Jenna Coleman balanced a crisp white blouse with black velvet flared overalls, creating a polished daytime look that subtly elongated her petite 5’2″ frame
The choice of a pointed-toe heel helped elongate the frame, preventing the flared overalls from feeling overly casual for the press appearance. She kept things simple with slightly tousled waves, minimal makeup, and black pumps.
The soft velvet texture and wide-leg silhouette gave Jenna Coleman’s black overalls a distinctly 1970s-inspired feel as she greeted fans outside the BBC Radio 2 studios in London on August 24, 2017
Petite Stars, Major Platforms: How Towering Heels Shape the Red Carpet
As Jenna Coleman’s Victoria premiere look shows, petite red-carpet dressing is often less about simply adding height and more about controlling proportion.
Her Jimmy Choo “Pearl” platform sandals gave the romantic Erdem dress a stronger base, proving how the right heels can elongate the frame, balance volume, and turn a delicate floral look into something more commanding.
👠 Explore Petite Stars in Towering Heels:
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- 🎀 , using thick soles and towering heels to sharpen her petite 4’11¾” red-carpet silhouette.
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