stiletto
noun
sti·let·to
stə-ˈle-(ˌ)tō 
plural stilettos or stilettoes
1
: a slender dagger with a blade thick in proportion to its breadth
2
: a pointed instrument for piercing holes for eyelets or embroidery
3
: stiletto heel
also
: a shoe with a stiletto heel
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Soften a razor-sharp stiletto with this intricate design that features a milky white base, pale pink tips, and chrome powder.
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Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Specifically, a short but spicy micro-French manicure that traded in the typical white tips for a rich red that reflects the devilish stiletto so closely associated with the movie.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 31 Mar. 2026
At Dior, jeans wide and relaxed with aged washed or straight and ending neatly above stilettos.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
The delicate heel offers lift without the discomfort of taller stilettos, while the jeweled straps bring a playful pop of color that instantly transforms a simple outfit.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
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Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Specifically, a short but spicy micro-French manicure that traded in the typical white tips for a rich red that reflects the devilish stiletto so closely associated with the movie.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 31 Mar. 2026
At Dior, jeans wide and relaxed with aged washed or straight and ending neatly above stilettos.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
The delicate heel offers lift without the discomfort of taller stilettos, while the jeweled straps bring a playful pop of color that instantly transforms a simple outfit.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Stiletto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stiletto. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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