Check out this picture of America Ferrera, Ana Ortiz, and Becki Newton shooting a scene for Ugly Betty in New York…Now look further past the wardrobe down to their footwear, notice anything?

The cast of Ugly Betty (America Ferrera, Ana Ortiz, and Becki Newton) shooting a scene in New York last March 2

All three are wearing Mary Janes!

It looks like the show’s costume designer was in Mary Jane mode when she dressed up these three for the scene.

The designer chose a pair of retro-inspired printed Mary Jane Wedge Pumps for America Ferrera’s Betty; a pair of black classic heeled Mary Jane pumps  for Becki’s Amanda; and although she chose a pair of Mary Jane inspired knee-high boots for Ana Ortiz’s Hilda character, those knee-high numbers definitely look like Mary Janes with a million straps from afar.

Now among the three Ugly Betty characters, whose Mary Jane style do you like best?

I took the liberty of picking out more Mary Jane shoe styles  that would probably suit each of the character’s persona based on this scene. Let me know what you think of my choices.

Retro Inspired Mary Jane Wedge Pumps for Betty Suarez

Charles David Mime

Seychelles Women’s Scandal

Classic Heeled Mary Jane Pumps for Amanda Tanen


N.Y.L.A. Extravaganza

Promiscuous Groovie

Mary Jane inspired OR strappy knee-high boots for Hilda Suarez


MARC by Marc Jacobs Mesh Boots

Miss Sixty Farrah

If you’re a shoe fetish and have a thing for MJs, then here’s a dose of re-invented Mary Janes for you:

Funk up your feet and veer away from the conventional style with these fresh, hip, and funky Mary Janes all priced at less than US$100!

Dr. Scholl’s Mod, US$49

Whoever said Dr. Scholl shoes are boring? This Dr. Scholl Mod wedge with accent straps will definitely keep you comfortable and in fashion while walking

Penthouse Kat PH475, US$46

Platform wedges are going to be hot this spring and summer, so might as well stock up on one with artwork on it such as this beauty from Penthouse

Miss Sixty Jessica, on sale for US$99 at Zappos.com

This Miss Sixty Jessica open-toe MJ’s may look conventional but look closer because the cut-outs all around the shoes are unlike any other and will definitely make you stand out

Madden Girl Umaa, US$49

Here’s a very unique re-invention of the classic Mary Janes, curves in place of horizontal straps

Tsubo Anush, on sale for US$99 at Zappos.com

Enjoy the vertical cut-outs on these Tsubo Anush MJ’s. The neutral coloring makes it a good one for easy pairing, but the neon orange soles will surely take your breath away

Type Z Leduc, US$99

Sweet but funky and smart is what the pink on beige means in these sexy Leduc MJ’s from Type Z

Zinc Union, on sale for US$73 at Zappos.com

Go vintage and funky in these Zinc Union MJ’s so you can wow everyone!

Pastry Fiorellino Heel, on sale for US$80 at Heels.com

Ever heard of the Mary Jane bootie? Well, here’s one from Pastry!

Kelsi Dagger Ester, on sale for US$74 at Heels.com

How about some gold platforms and red high heels for a change? That’s glam mixed with a bit of funk for only US$74!

Here’s the classic black Mary Janes re-invented by Harajuku Lovers – all retro and funky. And check out the soles!

Harajuku Lovers Arlanda, on sale for US$85 at Heels.com