When it comes to effortless street style, Vanessa Hudgens has long been a blueprint for elevated bohemian chic. Even a routine errand can turn into a masterclass in accessorizing, as seen during a July 2015 outing in Los Angeles.
Vanessa Hudgens leaves a Los Angeles clinic with a bandage on her left arm on July 23, 2015 (Credit: WENN)
While fans initially buzzed over a small bandage on her arm following a clinic visit, the real takeaway was her ability to make a simple white sundress look high-fashion through smart footwear choices.
Vanessa Hudgens keeps it casual as she leaves a Los Angeles clinic in an all-neutral outfit
Proving that practical comfort doesn’t have to sacrifice edge, Hudgens anchored her neutral summer look with a pair of detailed gladiator flats. It’s a timeless styling trick: using textured leather sandals to add visual weight to a breezy monochrome outfit.
Want more proof that gladiator flats can add texture and edge without sacrificing comfort? Your Next Shoes has plenty of celebrity styling inspiration to link right here—from our evergreen guide to how gladiator sandals (including flats) elevate summer outfits to street-style sightings like Ashley Greene’s Tory Burch Reggie flat gladiator sandals, Liv Tyler’s studded Alaïa gladiator flats, and Heidi Klum’s punk-chic gladiator flat sandals—plus warm-weather outfit ideas like Bella Thorne’s handmade Capri Positano gladiator flats and festival-proof variations in Katy Perry’s Coachella gladiator sandal lineup.
A close-up highlights the braided leather ankle detail and flat silhouette of Vanessa Hudgens’ Koolaburra “Alexa” gladiator sandals, grounding her breezy summer look with textured boho polish
Vanessa made her low-key doctor visit feel fashion-forward in a breezy white dress, round sunglasses, and a black tote, finishing the look with Koolaburra’s “Alexa” gladiator sandals—a style from the now-sunset label that captured the brand’s moment before parent company Deckers Brands shifted its focus to powerhouse names like UGG and HOKA.
Vanessa Hudgens steps out in Beverly Hills on July 23, 2015, styling a white midi dress with Koolaburra “Alexa” sandals, a Vita Fede Titan crystal ring necklace, and a Hermès Constance belt for an effortlessly polished boho look
The then-26-year-old uploaded a hilarious and adorable photo of herself on Instagram, which was captioned, “The face I make when I get shots, apparently. lol”
The selfie was taken just as the nurse stuck a needle into her arm.
Vanessa Hudgens uploaded an adorable photo of her clinic visit with the caption, “The face I make when I get shots apparently. lol” (Credit: Vanessa Hudgens’ Instagram)
Vanessa Hudgens’ Boho Footwear Legacy, Then and Now
From fringe boots and gladiator sandals to sleek red-carpet heels, Vanessa Hudgens’ shoe choices have long defined her effortless bohemian aesthetic. While labels like Koolaburra have since been phased out, the relaxed, free-spirited footwear formulas she popularized remain a blueprint for modern off-duty style.
👡 Vanessa Hudgens & Koolaburra Shoe Style Moments:
- 👢 How to Wear Koolaburra Fringe Boots With Leggings Like Vanessa Hudgens — Hudgens rocks slouchy fringe boots for effortless boho off-duty style (Koolaburra “Becca”).
- 👗 Vanessa Hudgens Stuns in a Breezy Little Black Dress – Perfect Summer Style! — Includes her styling of Koolaburra “Khloe” sandals with a lightweight LBD.
- 🧢 Vanessa Hudgens’ Wide-Brimmed Hat and Rugged Ankle Boots — Airport chic with Koolaburra Notela boots completing her laid-back outfit.
- 🌸 Vanessa Hudgens Stuns in Tribal Sundress and Fringe Boots — Boho street style with Koolaburra tall fringe boots on a Beverly Hills shopping date.
- 👠 Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker’s Love Story Told Through Red-Carpet Shoes — A broad look at Hudgens’ fashion, including Koolaburra “Khloe” sandals among her standout footwear choices.
- 📏 Vanessa Hudgens’ Height: How the 5’1″ Star Uses Statement Heels to Elevate Every Look — A roundup of her iconic shoe moments (including Koolaburra mentions) through the years.
Koolaburra’s “Alexa” gladiator sandal features soft brown leather straps with a braided ankle detail, capturing the laid-back bohemian aesthetic the now-sunset label was known for