Vanessa Hudgens Elevates Athleisure With Polished Loafers After a Pilates Class

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In Los Angeles on August 26, 2016, Vanessa Hudgens stepped out after a Pilates class in a look that blurred the line between workout wear and everyday style—anchored not by sneakers, but by polished loafers.

Known for her instinctive approach to off-duty fashion, Hudgens elevated a classic athleisure base with unexpected footwear, proving that shoes—not trends—often determine whether an outfit feels purely functional or intentionally styled.

Vanessa Hudgens smiles behind round black sunglasses, layering a cropped black sports bra under a relaxed bomber jacket and finishing the look with delicate pendant necklacesVanessa Hudgens smiles behind round black sunglasses, layering a cropped black sports bra under a relaxed bomber jacket and finishing the look with delicate pendant necklaces in Los Angeles on August 26, 2016 (Credit: WENN)

By swapping typical post-workout slides for structured suede loafers, she transformed a gym-ready ensemble into something suitable for errands, coffee, or casual meet-ups without sacrificing comfort.

A close-up highlights her olive suede loafers with gold horsebit hardware, grounding the flowing patterned joggers with a tailored, equestrian-inspired flatA close-up highlights her olive suede loafers with gold horsebit hardware, grounding the flowing patterned joggers with a tailored, equestrian-inspired flat

Athleisure, Elevated: Vanessa Hudgens Grounds Her Sporty Look With Polished Loafers

The fitness buff wore a black sports bra with Volcom “Sunz Up” pants underneath a T by Alexander Wang scuba knit neoprene bomber jacket.

Vanessa accessorized her athleisure base with understated luxury—sleek sunglasses from The Row, the structured “Savannah” tote from Danielle Nicole, and a statement “Pavé Black Agate Arrowhead” necklace by Jacquie Aiche—but it was her choice of footwear that quietly elevated the look.

You know Vanessa doesn’t just intend to break a sweat in her outfit when she wears a $3,000 necklace with her sweatpants.

She finished the outfit with Louise et Cie’s classic “Faunia” suede loafers, a refined flat known for its almond-shaped toe and equestrian-inspired gold horsebit detailing, a silhouette often compared to heritage styles from houses like Gucci.

Walking confidently post-workout, Hudgens balances sporty and polished elements—printed joggers, a slouchy jacket, and structured loafers—for an effortlessly styled athleisure momentWalking confidently post-workout, Hudgens balances sporty and polished elements—printed joggers, a slouchy jacket, and structured loafers—for an effortlessly styled athleisure moment

Designed for all-day comfort and effortless versatility, the tailored loafer grounded her sporty pieces with polish, underscoring how a well-chosen flat can seamlessly bridge workout wear and everyday style.

Louise et Cie’s “Faunia” suede loafers combine a softly almond-shaped toe with equestrian-inspired gold horsebit hardware, delivering a polished flat that feels timeless, tailored, and effortlessly wearableLouise et Cie’s “Faunia” suede loafers combine a softly almond-shaped toe with equestrian-inspired gold horsebit hardware, delivering a polished flat that feels timeless, tailored, and effortlessly wearable

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Vanessa Hudgens’ polished take on off-duty dressing is part of a broader trend—one in which thoughtfully chosen footwear elevates even the most relaxed outfits.

From refined flats to statement heels, these related Your Next Shoes features highlight how Louise et Cie designs and Vanessa’s evolving style continue to intersect with celebrity fashion moments worth revisiting.

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