How to Use stiletto heel in a Sentence

stiletto heel

noun
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  • But the skirt had a thigh-high slit and the pumps had stiletto heels.
    — Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 21 June 2019
  • The Look: Meghan wore a gorgeous navy blue Roland Mouret dress and stiletto heels.
    — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, 18 May 2018
  • Over the past two years, the Vetements booties with Bic lighters in the place of stiletto heels have become a huge street-style hit.
    — Diana Tsui, The Cut, 29 Sep. 2017
  • To tie in with the lace touches on her dress, Nicole stepped out in stiletto heels with bows tied at the ankles.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Leon also teamed the skintight one-piece with a flowy knit cardigan and stiletto heels.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The picture showed the first-time mom cradling her bump at 37 weeks while wearing tall stiletto heels.
    — Iman Milner, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Nearby, a woman in a clingy dress and black stiletto heels took her swings.
    — Karen Crouse, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2017
  • Tirabassi also notes that the chunky sole gives a nice boost in height that isn't as hard to balance in as a stiletto heel.
    — Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Oct. 2022
  • And a Manolo wouldn’t be a Manolo without the flared signature stiletto heel, and this one stands at 105 mm.
    — Felicity Carter, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021
  • At one point, Kristin has to kill a rival mafia boss with only her stiletto heels for a weapon.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The sleek design features a slim strap and stiletto heel with a leather lining and footbed that won’t hurt your feet.
    — Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Like the One-Cent Magenta’s past owners, Weitzman left his mark, a stiletto heel, on the back of the tiny stamp.
    — James Barron, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2021
  • Like the One-Cent Magenta's past owners, Weitzman left his mark, a stiletto heel, on the back of the tiny stamp.
    — James Barron, Star Tribune, 13 Apr. 2021
  • For accessories, the Younger star chose a pair of black pointed stiletto heels.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 11 Mar. 2023
  • That 1950s vibe was amplified thanks to a pair of prim stiletto heels and cutesy striped ankle socks.
    — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2018
  • Help comes in the unlikely form of Lola, a drag queen in need of sturdier stiletto heels.
    — nola.com, 15 June 2019
  • All of the girls wear similar black bra-and-panty sets, feet strapped into sky-high stiletto heels.
    — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, 18 Oct. 2017
  • Think of the stiletto heel boot as an alternative to pumps at the office for fall/winter.
    — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, 4 May 2021
  • In the clip, Chi impressively toddles around the room in the stiletto heels and heads over to the couch to grab a bag to complete her ensemble.
    — Kara Nesvig, Teen Vogue, 9 Mar. 2019
  • This black patent leather pair has an elegant almond toe and a 3.5-inch stiletto heel.
    — Celia Shatzman, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Other great finds include classic black loafers, stiletto heels, and tons of booties.
    — Melanie Curry, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Trump wore a yellow turtleneck top and brown skirt with leopard-print stiletto heels and a long yellow coat.
    — Anne Saker, Cincinnati.com, 5 Feb. 2018
  • That leads to alcoholism and, somehow, trying to stab him with her stiletto heel.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2024
  • There's a pair of silver boots adorned with sparkles, thigh-high boots with skinny stiletto heels, and sleek pumps in every color.
    — Jessica Andrews, Teen Vogue, 13 Dec. 2017
  • In New Hampshire, the most eye-catching part of her wardrobe was a pair of two-toned harlequin-style silver-and-black stiletto heels.
    — Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2019
  • Both completed their looks with sky-high stiletto heels.
    — Christina Capatides, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2018
  • Alice in Wonderland in leather thigh-high boots with stiletto heels.
    — Timothy Finn, kansascity, 28 Oct. 2017
  • One of the Durangos had a pair of stiletto heels atop the case; Arman put the two consoles in his oversize backpack and left the fancy shoes on the carpet.
    — Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2018
  • To add a bit of dimension to the ensemble, Jenna used a wide leather belt around her waist and wore patent pointed stiletto heels.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The Euphoria star was dressed casually, pairing light-wash jeans with a beige jacket and copper stiletto heels.
    — Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2024

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