Zoe Saldana stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night, bringing her signature charm and effortless cool while sharing stories about everything from her Critics’ Choice Awards mishap to her Emilia Pérez role, and even testing her crying-on-demand skills with an IHOP menu. But let’s talk about what she wore—because minimalist Zoe is officially back.
After serving one jaw-dropping look after another this year, she decided to dial it down (relatively speaking) in a Sportmax Locarno faux leather dress from the Resort 2025 collection. And while this is certainly a more understated choice compared to her recent red carpet run, it still carried that polished sophistication that makes Zoe’s style so compelling.
But just when you think this is your standard sleek leather dress moment, she throws in a curveball—those Christian Louboutin Belle And Jewels pumps. These are no ordinary Louboutins. The shoes, adorned with jewels and featuring a dazzling ‘chandelier’ heel, added a theatrical flourish to an otherwise pared-back look.
This was an unexpected choice for Zoe, who typically keeps her footwear simple with classic black pumps. But here, the embellished heels injected just the right amount of drama to keep things interesting. It’s minimalism, but make it fun.
After all, if you can turn reading an IHOP menu into an Oscar-worthy moment, why not turn a talk show outfit into a lesson in understated glamour?
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