Naomi Watts Dazzles in Vintage-Inspired Pumps at FX Event
The always-stylish Naomi Watts turned heads yet again at the For Your Consideration event for FX’s “Feud: Bette and Joan” in Los Angeles this week. The British actress, who portrays the iconic Babe Paley in the Ryan Murphy series, channeled vintage Hollywood glamour in a crisp white strapless sheath dress and statement pumps that were pure retro sophistication.
Watts stunned in pointed-toe patent leather pumps that seamlessly blended vintage and modern design elements. The footwear choice was at once timeless and au courant – the angular toe box and sleek stiletto heel evoked the sculpted elegance of mid-century styles, while the patent finish keeps them looking fresh for today. With an estimated 3-4 inch heel height, the shoes struck the perfect balance of glamour and wearability.
The 48-year-old elevated the monochrome look by pairing the white pumps with a matching white halter dress that highlighted her lithe frame. She accessorized minimally, opting for small stud earrings and her signature beachy waves styled into an effortless, face-framing 60s-inspired coif. Makeup was kept fresh and natural, with a swipe of rosy lip tint and subtly glowing cheeks amplifying her radiant complexion.
As she arrived at the Directors Guild of America theater, Watts oozed Old Hollywood sophistication from head-to-toe. The polished white ensemble had all the hallmarks of retro red carpet royalty, but the styling felt utterly modern and youthful. By grounding the look with those perfectly pointed pumps, she achieved the ideal balance of tradition and trend.
Watts has consistently been a tour de force on the red carpet throughout her nearly 20-year tenure as a leading lady. Whether embodying relaxed bohemian elegance or seamless minimalism, her signature lies in her studied thoughtfulness. Each look is a carefully curated embodiment of understated chic.
For this appearance, the timeless trendsetter seemed to channel the very woman she portrays on the series – renowned socialite and eternal style icon Babe Paley. The pumps brimmed with the Paley aesthetic of restrained glamour and impeccable polish. With inspirations ranging from the ’40s to the ’60s, the look clearly paid homage to Paley’s distinctive blend of eras. Like the woman herself, Watts struck that delicate balance between trend and tradition, sophistication and ease, and reigned as queen of the red carpet once again.
