Months after subtly addressing her experience with sexual assault, Lucy Hale opened up about her personal journey during the #MeToo movement in a powerful June 2018 cover story for Haute Living Los Angeles.
“I’ve experienced stuff on the small side, but assault is assault,” she explained about her experience with sexual assault, indicating she hasn’t been raped.
Lucy Hale shows how to effortlessly style a casual-chic look with a blue Anine Bing Sawyer herringbone cotton jacket, a matching crop top, and On Running Cloudswift trainers while out in Los Angeles on May 21, 2023 (Credit: BG029 / BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)
Reflecting on Personal Impact and the Prevalence of Assault
While acknowledging the prevalence of such experiences, she expressed gratitude for being relatively unharmed.
“I think there are a lot of people who have been intoxicated and taken advantage of. It’s happened to me and people I know. It’s very common,” she said. “Luckily, I’ve been unscathed; nothing’s hurt me too badly.”
Lucy Hale stuns in a vibrant, figure-hugging pink-and-black printed dress paired with a bold choker necklace, showcasing how to balance intricate patterns with minimal yet impactful accessories (Credit: DFree / Shutterstock)
Addressing Sexual Assault on Social Media
In January 2018, the actress referenced sexual assault in now-deleted posts on her Twitter and Instagram accounts.
“I never understood sexual assault until tonight. I always sympathized, but I never felt the pain of it until right now. My dignity and pride was broken. I am completely at a loss of words.”
Later, she clarified her post in an interview with Us Weekly, saying, “To keep it somewhat vague… I think along with a lot of other people we’ve all had our experiences like that and until it’s happened to you, you kind of don’t really understand how it can affect you and everyone around you and I just feel very honored to be around a lot of powerful women that are speaking up about it and I think that’s where the change starts is when people start talking because you never know who’s listening or whose life you can impact.”
Lucy Hale masters off-duty cool in an oversized Anine Bing graphic sweatshirt paired with black leggings and On Running Cloudswift sneakers, adding a touch of personality with retro sunglasses and a printed water bottle for a laid-back yet stylish look in Los Angeles on May 7, 2023 (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)
Advocating for Change Through Open Conversations
“I feel grateful to have people that I look up to that are speaking up about things,” Hale said about women being open about rape and sexual assault in an interview with People. Her advocacy ties closely to her belief in self-confidence and growth, a sentiment she has expressed in the past: “I feel like girls in general will always worry about the same things, and it’s all appearance-related. That will always be there. When you grow older, you grow more confident with who you are.”
“Not just women — I think men have sometimes suffered the same way that women have. And as long as a conversation is going or a conversation has started, which it has, that’s the best thing you could ever ask for because that makes people feel not alone. I think if powerful people can make a difference by speaking up, which they are, that will trickle down hopefully.”
“‘When I dress up for events, I prefer Marc Jacobs and Dior. But I dream about wearing Chanel one day,’ Lucy Hale once said—and that dream came true. At the Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner on June 10, 2024, she exuded Parisian elegance, pairing a polka-dot Chanel spring 2023 coat with timeless Chanel patent lambskin cap toe pearl pumps for a polished evening look.
Lucy Hale masters Parisian elegance at the Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner, pairing a polka-dot Chanel Spring 2023 coat with timeless Chanel patent lambskin cap-toe pearl pumps for a polished evening look at the Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner at The Odeon on June 10, 2024, in New York City (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
Lucy Hale’s bravery in sharing her story and advocating for change is inspiring, showcasing the power of vulnerability and resilience. While her voice has amplified important conversations, she has also continued to shine in other aspects of her life, including her iconic style moments. From red carpets to casual outings, Lucy’s fashion choices consistently reflect her unique blend of confidence and elegance.
Lucy Hale’s Fashion Moment at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards
Lucy Hale wears her dark hair down at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards held on August 7, 2011, at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / AdMedia / WENN)
In August 2011, the Lady Gaga-famed heel-less shoe made another red carpet appearance thanks to Lucy Hale.
Not only did the “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” actress win Choice Female Summer TV Star at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards, but she also looked incredible doing it.
Lucy Hale demonstrates how to rock a figure-hugging sequined mini dress with bold, swirling patterns, pairing it effortlessly with classic black platform heels for a chic evening look
Showcasing a Stunning Sequined Mini Dress
Lucy started her ensemble with a masterfully cut sparkling mini dress from Turkish designer Cengiz Abazoğlu. The black-and-white dress featured an all-over swirling sequin-and-bead design with cutouts along the chest and a mid-thigh-length hem.
Lucy Hale shows off her figure in a sequined dress from Turkish designer Cengiz Abazoğlu (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / AdMedia / WENN)
It showed off the actress’s figure while still looking modern and classy.
Lucy Hale sweeps her hair to the side to show off her neck tattoo (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / AdMedia / WENN)
Accessorizing With Statement Jewelry and Bold Makeup
She kept her accessories minimal to keep the focus on her dress. The short actress wore dangling black earrings and a few black and silver statement rings.
Lucy Hale accessorizes with glittery nail polish and black-and-silver statement rings (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / AdMedia / WENN)
The “Pretty Little Liars” star wore her dark hair down in gentle waves, sported some black-and-silver nail polish, and wore dramatic mascara with smoky eye makeup.
Lucy Hale wears smoky eye makeup and dangling earrings at the Teen Choice Awards (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / AdMedia / WENN)
Making a Statement With Heel-less Giuseppe Zanotti Shoes
She finished her ensemble with a pair of heel-less Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.
Lucy Hale showcases bold and edgy style with black patent Giuseppe Zanotti heel-less platform shoes featuring thin ankle straps and a striking inward curve design
These patent black leather shoes feature thin ankle straps, peep toes, and platform soles.
Lucy Hale’s feet in black patent Giuseppe Zanotti heel-less shoes (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / AdMedia / WENN)
Giuseppe Zanotti had been designing more and more of his shoes with increasingly inward heels. We somehow knew that he was about to design a shoe with a heel like this, but we didn’t think he’d go THIS excessively inward!
But unlike the Thierry Mugler and Noritaka Tatehana heel-less shoes, these Giuseppe Zanotti ones lean more toward sexy rather than just plain shocking.
Would you consider these Giuseppe Zanotti peep toe platforms wearable for heel-less shoes?
Lucy Hale’s Iconic Heels and Red Carpet Moments
Lucy Hale’s fashion journey showcases her versatility and keen eye for style. Notably, at the 2013 Young Hollywood Awards, she paired a black-and-white lace dress with strappy Le Silla sandals, demonstrating her ability to blend sophistication with youthful charm.
Her appearance at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards further highlighted her fashion-forward choices, where she donned a color-block velvet mini dress complemented by Stuart Weitzman ‘Nudist’ sandals, seamlessly merging elegance with contemporary trends.
These moments underscore Lucy’s flair for selecting iconic heels that not only enhance her petite stature but also elevate her overall ensemble, solidifying her status as a style icon. For more on her impeccable red carpet moments and footwear, explore our Lucy Hale style archive.
