How to Use stiletto heel in a Sentence

stiletto heel

noun
  • How about a see-through dress and stiletto heels?
    — Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
  • But the skirt had a thigh-high slit and the pumps had stiletto heels.
    — Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 21 June 2019
  • The silhouette stood out with a sharp square toe and a stiletto heel.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
  • That knee-high style featured a pointed toe and tall stiletto heel.
    — Mikelle Street, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Nearby, a woman in a clingy dress and black stiletto heels took her swings.
    — Karen Crouse, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2017
  • The set was boosted by a modest stiletto heel.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 June 2026
  • The shoes featured an open toe, a thin stiletto heel and a slight platform sole.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
  • The Mary Jane pumps stand tall atop a 4-inch stiletto heel.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
  • The style is set upon a 100mm stiletto heel.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Her wide-leg pants covered much of the shoe, but the side views showed the slim stiletto heel and steep pitch.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
  • Meanwhile, a stiletto heel boosted the set.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Her navy silk wool double-breasted coat was nipped at the waist and worn with bare legs and stiletto heels.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
  • The boots also featured a sharp pointed toe and slim stiletto heel.
    — Tara Larson, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
  • The sparkling footwear style featured a pointed toe and classic stiletto heel.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
  • Shoes track in all kinds of dirt and bacteria and some shoes, such as stiletto heels, can even dent the floors.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The heels stand tall on stiletto heels measuring around four inches.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
  • As the name implies, stiletto nails have pointed tips that call to mind the look of stiletto heels.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The pumps balance on a sturdy 85mm stiletto heel.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
  • Other great finds include classic black loafers, stiletto heels, and tons of booties.
    — Melanie Curry, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Her black patent leather thong heels featured a thin stiletto heel, giving her at least a 4-inch boost.
    — Tara Larson, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
  • 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
  • Wide-leg denim trousers were worn with stiletto heels, a white button-down shirt and tartan vest.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • Slim ankle straps complete the look in the back above a 105mm stiletto heel.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
  • The Harissa sandal had a satin finish and a slim stiletto heel.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • The picture showed the first-time mom cradling her bump at 37 weeks while wearing tall stiletto heels.
    — Iman Milner, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2022
  • The pointed style featured a cut-down vamp and slim stiletto heel, which appeared to be about a four-inch lift.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The pumps are set on a 100mm stiletto heel, revealing the shoe’s red sole.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026

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