Sofia Carson — forever remembered by Disney fans as the daughter of the Evil Queen in Descendants — delivered a trio of standout fashion moments in late 2019 that quietly signaled her transition from rising star to established red-carpet presence.
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From the sculptural, high-shine drama she brought to the 2019 American Music Awards pre-show, to the sweeping pink Giambattista Valli couture she wore at the Latin GRAMMY Awards, to the floral-organza fantasy she unveiled at the Frozen 2 premiere, each appearance showcased a different facet of her evolving style vocabulary.
Looking back, this streak now reads like a defining chapter in her early red-carpet identity—polished, theatrical, and rooted in couture craftsmanship, with her footwear choices reinforcing her growing reputation for elegant, height-enhancing silhouettes.
High-Shine Drama: Francesco Scognamiglio at the 2019 American Music Awards
Her first major moment came at the 2019 American Music Awards, where the 5ft 4½ (163.8 cm) actress stepped out in a sculptural, one-shoulder sequined gown from Francesco Scognamiglio’s Fall 2019 collection.
Though her heels were hidden beneath the dramatic hemline, they subtly added the height and lift needed to create her signature elongated, red-carpet silhouette.
Its liquid-shine texture and exaggerated ruffle echoed the bold glamour that would become central to her style in the years that followed. She completed the look with Yvan Tufenkjian earrings and a sparkling Jacob & Co. ring—an early hint at the high-jewelry partnerships she continues to favor today.
Sofia Carson co-hosted the pre-show at the 2019 American Music Awards in a sculptural, high-shine Francesco Scognamiglio sequined gown at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on November 24, 2019 (Credit: DJDM / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / Instar)
Styled by her longtime collaborator, Nicolas Bru, the 26-year-old Descendants star shimmered in the dramatic design, its sculptural ruffle neckline cascading all the way down her left sleeve for a bold red-carpet statement.
Sofia Carson’s glittering Francesco Scognamiglio Fall 2019 gown was complemented by her sleek, side-parted hairstyle and sculptural Yvan Tufenkjian earrings, with a sparkling Jacob & Co. ring adding a final touch of high-glam elegance
Pink Couture Power: Giambattista Valli at the 2019 Latin GRAMMY Awards
Just a few days earlier, she stunned on the red carpet at the 2019 Latin GRAMMY Awards in a pink Giambattista Valli Spring 2019 Haute Couture gown styled with Roger Vivier heels.
Sofia Carson turned heads at the 2019 Latin GRAMMY Awards in a dramatic pink Giambattista Valli Spring 2019 Haute Couture gown paired with sparkling buckled Roger Vivier slingback pumps in Las Vegas on November 14, 2019
On the red carpet, she spoke to ET about the possibility of doing another Descendants movie without Cameron Boyce, who died on July 6, 2019, at the age of 20 due to complications of epilepsy.
“The Descendants franchise changed all of our lives. I don’t think any of us can imagine it without Cameron [Boyce],” she shared. “Who knows what the future holds.”
Cameron Boyce, Sofia Carson, Dove Cameron, Booboo Stewart, and Mitchell Hope on the set of Descendants 2, an American musical fantasy television film
Her flower-strass pumps are not available online, but you can find similar shoes from the same designer at Mytheresa.
Sofia Carson flashed her legs in a bubblegum-pink Giambattista Valli couture dress, pairing it with sparkling buckled Roger Vivier Flower Strass slingback pumps that added a glamorous, sculptural shine to the look
A Floral-Organza Fairytale: Giambattista Valli at the Frozen 2 Hollywood Premiere
For the Frozen 2 Hollywood premiere just days earlier, Sofia chose a Giambattista Valli Fall 2019 gown embroidered with a delicate bouquet motif atop sheer organza, delivering one of her most romantic red-carpet moments of the year.
Sofia Carson showed off the spectacular train of her stunning Giambattista Valli floral-embroidered gown at the Frozen 2 premiere, pairing the look with sleek satin Jimmy Choo Romy pumps for an elegant, elongated silhouette in Hollywood on November 7, 2019
She styled her floral-printed dress, highlighted by a ruffled V-neck, with Jimmy Choo’s Romy satin pointy-toe pumps.
Giambattista Valli Floral Embroidered Organza Gown, $20,195
Explore More of Sofia Carson’s Most Iconic Shoe and Fashion Moments
From dramatic couture gowns to sculptural heels and glittering red-carpet statements, Sofia Carson’s style evolution is filled with memorable fashion moments—and these three late-2019 looks are only a glimpse into her ever-expanding wardrobe of standout ensembles.
Below, explore more of her most glamorous shoe and fashion features from across Your Next Shoes.
✨ Sofia Carson’s Most Glamorous Shoe & Fashion Features on Your Next Shoes:
- 💼 Sharp Fendi green co-ords and sleek black knee-high boots from her My Oxford Year press tour.
- 🎀 A 1960s-inspired Nina Ricci mini dress paired with chic black bow-back pumps at the SAG Awards preview.
- 🕊️ The ethereal Oscar de la Renta ostrich feather gown worn with clear Valentino Garavani “Tan-Go” transparent pumps.
- 🌟 Her Monique Lhuillier fairytale gown and shimmering gold metallic Nicholas Kirkwood “VV” pumps for Mickey’s 90th birthday.
- 🖤 The elegant black-and-white Valentino Paillette Chevron Gown from the UNCA Global Advocate of the Year Awards.
- ⚡ The David Koma sequin-sleeve blazer dress styled with vibrant pink metallic Saint Laurent pointy-toe pumps.
- 🛡️ A dramatic Stephane Rolland white cape gown and metallic silver knee-high boots at the Global Citizen Festival.