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Amal Clooney arrived at The King's Trust and TK Maxx & Homesense Awards with husband George Clooney.
She wore a chic white gown, large black sunglasses, and her trusty Gianvito Rossi Plexi pumps.
You can shop lookalike versions of her head-turning shoes from Schutz and Mango.

Amal Clooney knows a thing or two about making a statement. This morning, the human rights activist arrived at The King's Trust and TK Maxx & Homesense Awards—an event aimed at illuminating the stories of young UK people building skills to successfully enter a career, education, or self-employment. While walking hand-in-hand with husband George Clooney, she showed us how elevated summer dressing can be.

Clooney wore a pair of chic black sunglasses with a white halterneck gown held together by a sculptural silver triangle. She looked statuesque, being that the dress nearly hit the ground. The accessory that saved her crisp, cloud-colored ensemble from picking up muck and grime? Her trusty invisible Gianvito Rossi Plexi pumps.

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This isn’t the first time she’s worn the metallic-dipped shoes, reaching for them in the same dreamy silver and eye-capturing gold countless times before. I understand why, being that the see-through silhouette makes it simple to coordinate with just about any color, print, or fabric. The bold, mirrorball-like detailing takes the design to the next level, adding a head-turning element that nods to the famous lustrous trend that’s been spotted on everyone from Taylor Swift to Queen Letizia.

You also can’t compete with the sleek pointed-toe profile. It’s a classic for a reason, as it’s both sexy and sophisticated. Best of all, such stilettos can be effortlessly worn to cocktail parties, a day at the office, and summer soirees.

Make like Clooney and secure a pair of similar naked pumps from Mango, boasting a trusty slingback strap that keeps them in place. For a more on-the-nose version, consider the Andie Pumps from Schutz. The neutral hue makes them a year-round footwear option, though the bold black option is just as good.