When Kiernan Shipka arrived at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, she brought a playful, modern energy to the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
During the event, she was joined on stage by her Chilling Adventures of Sabrina co-star Ross Lynch to present an award.
Kiernan Shipka sharpens her red carpet presence with graphic sheer striping and shimmering silver eye makeup, setting a modern tone before the footwear even comes into play at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 1, 2019 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / Judy Eddy / Apega)
Known for her roles in Mad Men and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, the actress opted for a sheer, zig-zag Dior Spring 2019 Couture mini dress that balanced editorial daring with classic red-carpet styling.
A closer look at the sheer Dior bodice reveals architectural ribbon bands layered over illusion mesh, balancing youthful playfulness with couture precision
The sheer mini dress was layered over a tonal modesty top, allowing the intricate embroidery of the Dior couture piece to take center stage.
She grounds the voluminous zigzag skirt with delicate black Dior sandals, using minimal straps to keep the focus on the dress’s sculptural movement
Styled by Jill Lincoln and Jordan Johnson, Shipka accessorized with a red Edie Parker ‘Jean Solid’ clutch, Rachel Katz jewelry, and EF Collection black diamond studs.
The Dior sandals feature slender straps adorned with dimensional butterfly and bird appliqués, adding texture and a subtle couture flourish at the foot
The standout element of the ensemble was the footwear. Shipka completed the look with black Dior sandals featuring delicate, three-dimensional bird and butterfly embellishments along the straps.
From above, the intricate embellishments read almost like wearable jewelry, transforming the barely-there sandal into a statement detail
Kiernan Shipka Keeps It Sleek in Polished Black Leather Shoes at Be Natural Premiere
One month earlier, Kiernan joined Charlie Oldman at the premiere of the documentary Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blache at the Harmony Gold Theatre in Los Angeles.
Kiernan Shipka keeps it understated in sleek black separates anchored by polished leather shoes, while Charlie Oldman complements her look in classic lace-ups at the Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché premiere at the Harmony Gold Theatre in Los Angeles on April 9, 2019
Earlier that year, Kiernan also flaunted her legs on the orange carpet at the 2019 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards held at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.
Kiernan Shipka Sharpens a Playful Miu Miu Look With Jewel-Embellished Slingback Pumps
At the Kids’ Choice Awards, she contrasts a playful, embellished bodice with structured black pumps, using a sharp point toe to anchor the look in Los Angeles on March 23, 2019
She paired the mixed-media mini dress from Miu Miu’s Pre-Fall 2019 collection with black jewel-studded slingback pumps, priced at $790. The look’s playful edge came through in the embellished cutout bodice, finished with a sculptural black bow, while the shoes added a sharper, more directional contrast.
Crafted in black suede, the pointy-toe pumps featured a plunging vamp that elongated the foot, with star-shaped crystals tracing the slingback strap for a subtle, light-catching finish.
The black pumps feature a clean vamp and sculptural block heel, offering stability and a modern silhouette that complements the dress’s soft volume
From Playful Couture to Polished Precision: Kiernan Shipka’s Shoe Style Through the Years
Across red carpets and press appearances, Kiernan Shipka consistently uses footwear to define the tone of each look—whether it’s delicate embellished sandals softening a couture mini, sharply pointed pumps adding structure to playful silhouettes, or sleek leather styles bringing a minimalist edge to off-duty dressing.
Her evolving choices reveal a clear styling instinct: let the shoes anchor the outfit while subtly elevating proportions and polish.
👠 Explore Kiernan Shipka’s Best Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 📏 Standing at 5’2″ (157.5 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 6, Kiernan Shipka often uses platforms, pointed pumps, and sleek sandals to sharpen proportions without losing her youthful edge.
- ✨ Her 2026 industry press tour style evolution tracks how she moved between Valentino platforms and Thom Browne brogue pumps, showing a more directional, fashion-forward approach to event dressing.
- 🎬 The Swimming with Sharks press-tour wardrobe breakdown highlights bold platforms, sleek minis, and polished minimalism, making it one of the best examples of her grown-up shoe style.
- 💿 Her retro-glam Stella McCartney moment pairs a plaid mini dress with metallic “Hackney” loafers, capturing an early example of her playful taste for statement footwear.
- 👡 The metallic Miu Miu sandals that grounded her 2015 red-carpet look show how she uses delicate, light-catching heels to support embellished eveningwear without overwhelming it.
- 💛 Her gold Sophia Webster “Coco Crystal” pumps add a whimsical, sculptural finish to an Oscar de la Renta look, and remain one of her strongest crystal-embellished shoe moments on YNS.