Looking back, Sofia Richie’s 19th-birthday style moment at The Ivy in Los Angeles perfectly captured the effortless polish that would come to define her fashion evolution.
The young model stepped out with her mother, Diane Alexander, embracing the white-on-white trend that was dominating celebrity wardrobes at the time.
We’d already seen several takes on the look — from Hailey Baldwin’s sultry interpretation to Bella Hadid’s sporty-chic spin.
Sofia Richie embraces the all-white trend in a slinky slit dress layered under an oversized sweater during her 19th-birthday lunch at The Ivy
For her part, Richie exuded cool-girl confidence in an oversized sweater layered over a slinky white dress with twin thigh-high slits — a daring contrast to her understated beauty look.
The model is spotted leaving the restaurant with gifts in hand, showcasing her relaxed yet refined monochrome birthday look
White Combat Boots Add Urban Edge to Sofia Richie’s Minimalist Look
The monochromatic ensemble was grounded by white leather combat boots that added an urban edge.
At the same time, her minimal makeup, side-swept bun, oversized hoops, and layered necklaces kept the look polished yet youthful — a perfect reflection of Sofia’s early fashion signature.
Sofia Richie at The Ivy in Beverly Hills, California, on August 24, 2017 (Credit: WENN)
From white-leather ankle boots to bold thigh-high styles, white boots continue to dominate celebrity footwear—here are some standout articles from Your Next Shoes.
👢 Celebrity White-Boot Style Highlights
- 🗽 Bella and Gigi Hadid Wear On-Trend White Boots in NYC — model sisters embracing the white-boot trend on the streets of New York.
- 👢 Hailey Baldwin Flashes Backside in On-Trend White Dr. Martens Boots — her downtown L.A. outing in stark white “Coralia” boots.
- ✨ Sara Boots: The Off-White x Jimmy Choo Collaboration Fit for Royalty — quilted white luxury boots that blend streetwear and couture.
- 🌟 Nicky Hilton Wears Sky-High Kiki Boots and Tweed Set at Marc Jacobs’ NYFW Show — white patent platform boots paired with a sophisticated tweed mini-set.
- 🏁 Rita Ora Wears White Leather High Chain Link Chanel Boots — over-the-knee white Chanel boots with chain-leather detail, making a dramatic statement.
Sofia keeps her beauty fresh and minimal, wearing her hair in a sleek side-swept bun with hoop earrings and a silver pendant
White boots have graced the streets on countless occasions this season. Top model sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid seem to be avid fans, sporting shoes from brands such as Stuart Weitzman, Topshop, and Stella Luna.
Even Hailey Baldwin jumped on the white-hot boot trend recently by donning crisp white Dr. Martens boots while out and about in L.A.
Sofia wore the “Fara” combat boots from The Row, which feature a split lace-up front and a stitched welt construction. These shoes also feature round toes, side-zip closures, leather lining, and flat stacked heels.
The Row “Fara” lace-up white leather combat boots anchor Sofia’s look, their crisp silhouette adding structure and edge to her soft, tonal ensemble
👠 Explore Sofia Richie’s Shoe & Fashion Moments
- 🎉 Sofia Richie’s Chic 2017 Outfits: Louboutin, Jimmy Choo & More — a throwback to three standout looks where her footwear played key stylistic roles.
- 🌆 Sofia Richie Elevates Date-Night Style in The Row Coat and Balenciaga Mules with Elliot Grainge — showing how she layered high-end outerwear with sleek shoes for a polished L.A. outing.
- 🎒 Sofia Richie’s Winter Chic: Effortless Street Style with Chanel Sneakers — featuring her casual footwear choices and how she blends comfort with designer touches.
- 👠 Andrea Wazen’s Dassy PVC Pumps: A Favorite Among Celebs Like Lucy Hale and Sofia Richie — highlighting a shoe moment where Sofia chose a lesser-known designer but made it red-carpet relevant.
- 🔴 Nicole & Sofia Richie Show Off Their Sisterly Bond at the Baby2Baby Gala — featuring Sofia’s peep-toe sandals as part of her elegant red-carpet ensemble.