Tessa Thompson Keeps It Sleek in White Jude Pumps at the 2025 WIF Honors Gala

Tessa Thompson always infuses the perfect mix of glamour and polish into her looks, and her ensemble for the 2025 WIF Honors Gala was no exception. The “Westworld” actress made a cameo at the star-studded event in Los Angeles on Thursday night, hitting the red carpet in a black oversize Palomo skirt suit and white pumps.

Her understated heels hailed from Jude, an emerging shoe brand launched last year by Jurgita Dileviciute and Denitsa Bumbarova, both of whom have backgrounds in designing footwear and accessories. Per Jude’s website, each pair is made in Portugal using premium Italian and French leathers. Thompson opted for the up-and-coming label’s Fame silhouette, which featured a 105mm stiletto heel, pointed toe and low-cut vamp, accentuating the foot’s arch. Retailing for $550, the shoes come in a wide range of colors and finishes, running the gamut from brown croc-embossed to khaki suede.

Thompson was outfitted in a roomy black blazer with structured shoulder pads from Palomo’s spring 2026 collection, which debuted on the runway during Madrid Fashion Week in September. She wore the jacket sans shirt, instead revealing a sliver of her black bra underneath. The slouchy piece was balanced with a matching midi skirt, which was much more fitted. A thick white choker added a playful element to the luxe black-and-white ensemble. Thompson’s hair was pulled back in an updo, showcasing her glowy, soft makeup.

Thompson was among a crowd of high-profile actresses last evening. The annual gala, a fundraising event held by Women In Film, also drew in stars like Regina King, who wore a Max Mara denim suit from its Sportmax collection, Jurnee Smollett, also in Max Mara, Felicity Jones and Maude Apatow.