6 Kaitlan Collins Outfits That Were Bumped Up A Notch With Chic Heels

At 33 years old, Kaitlan Collins is CNN's youngest chief White House correspondent. She is known for covering the end of President Donald Trump's first term and the early years of former President Joe Biden's. She was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2019, and she is known for her direct questioning of Trump and other Republican officials during briefings. Her most notable appearances include when she questioned Trump on his controversial stance on abortion, as well as his connection to Jeffrey Epstein's heinous crimes. The president couldn't control his temper and fired back at Collins when asked about the convicted sex offender he'd been friends with for almost 20 years. "You know, you are the worst reporter," Trump said (via The Guardian). "I've known you for [10] years. I don't think I've ever seen a smile on your face," he added.

She may be known for getting under Trump's skin, but she has also caused quite a stir in the fashion world. In recent years, she's made headlines for her fashion choices, namely her little black dress moment at the White House's correspondents' dinner, proving the outfit's versatility, as well as her extremely high heels. Collins often uses heels to spice up any outfit, whether it's through statement metallic tones or coordinated patterns. She has proven to be a fan of T-strap kitten heels and doesn't shy away from maximalist designs, metallics, and textured pieces.

In September 2025, Kaitlan Collins appeared on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" wearing a pair of cream T-strap kitten heels with a pointed toe. Her minimalist shoes were anything but subtle, and they complemented the black-and-white contrast of her outfit perfectly. The heels emphasized the giant white buttons asymmetrically featured on her black blazer, and we can surmise that the kitten heels made for a very comfy evening on the show.

Kaitlan Collins donned another pair of T-strap kitten heels later on in September 2025. The journalist showcased her burgundy shoes while posing for a picture on Instagram, announcing that she had spent her Monday at the White House.

The burgundy heels completely contrasted her mustard blazer and inevitably had fans talking. One person wrote, "I don't see anything but those gorgeous SHOES!!!" Another added, "Stylin!" It's no surprise that Collins was right on trend during that autumn, considering Vogue listed burgundy as one of the hottest colors for fall.

Kaitlan Collins stepped out wearing T-strap kitten heels for a third time in October 2025. In an Instagram post of the journalist wearing a hot pink pantsuit, she said she wore this particular outfit to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

She topped off the look with tan heels, making sure not to take away from the meaningful outfit. This pair blended with her tan, allowing her pantsuit to truly shine. Like the fashionista she is, Collins rocked kitten heels before they became a major 2026 trend. 

Kaitlan Collins has had a striking face transformation, and the same can be said about her shoe collection. Toward the end of October in 2025, the journalist was captured looking nonchalant in a perfectly color-coordinated outfit, all thanks to her heels.

She traded her classic T-strap design for a pair of textured, beige heels instead. The woven heels featured a light brown segment on the toe, and perfectly blended with her chocolate brown trousers and her plaid blazer. The textured heels also foreshadowed her step toward louder designs.

Kaitlan Collins has had some gorgeous black dress moments, particularly when she donned a sleeveless number at the Grammy Awards in 2026. The journalist looked chic while wearing a pair of silver heels to complement her stunning dress. The metallic shoes only emphasized the bodycon dress that wrapped her figure perfectly. While the pointed metallic stilettos were a step toward more maximalist styles, Collins proved she couldn't completely step away from strappy heels, with a thin strap crossing over her toes.

Kaitlan Collins went full steam ahead with her shoe game at the Oscars party in 2026. The journalist turned up to the event wearing a pair of strappy, metallic gold heels that laced around her ankles.
Collins clearly hopped on the balletcore fashion trend when she tied the laces in an adorable bow at the front of her shins. Her Instagram post, where she stated that she was wearing the "'Marty Supreme' color scheme," highlighted the 3D gold flowers that ran along her toes.