Kiernan Shipka’s Miu Miu Sandals Prove How the Right Shoes Elevate Delicate Red-Carpet Dressing

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On March 25, 2015, at the Mad Men Black & Red Ball held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, Kiernan Shipka delivered a red-carpet look that highlighted how thoughtfully chosen footwear can elevate even the most delicate eveningwear.

A close-up highlights Kiernan Shipka’s fresh makeup look, with softly defined eyes, natural brows, rosy cheeks, and a glossy pink lip that complements her youthful smileA close-up highlights Kiernan Shipka’s fresh makeup look, with softly defined eyes, natural brows, rosy cheeks, and a glossy pink lip that complements her youthful smile

Balancing youthful elegance with polished restraint, the actress paired a strapless Miu Miu dress—embroidered with glimmering Swarovski crystals—with metallic ankle-strap sandals from the same house.

Kiernan Shipka wears her hair swept back with soft makeup and diamond stud earrings, letting the strapless neckline of her embellished dress take center stageKiernan Shipka wears her hair swept back with soft makeup and diamond stud earrings, letting the strapless neckline of her embellished dress take center stage at the Mad Men Black & Red Ball at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles on March 25, 2015 (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Brian To)

The result was a cohesive, head-to-toe moment where the shoes didn’t compete with the dress, but quietly anchored it, reinforcing a timeless styling principle Your Next Shoes returns to again and again: when the foundation is right, the entire look feels intentional.

Kiernan Shipka arrives at the Mad Men Black & Red Ball in a strapless black Miu Miu dress with tiered ruffles, finishing the look with metallic ankle-strap sandalsKiernan Shipka arrives at the Mad Men Black & Red Ball in a strapless black Miu Miu dress with tiered ruffles, finishing the look with metallic ankle-strap sandals

She completed the black voile ruffled frock with Norman Silverman Diamonds earrings and a coordinating ring, a glittering Miu Miu stone-embellished hard-case clutch, and metallic Miu Miu ankle-strap sandals that grounded the look with a subtle, light-catching finish.

Kiernan Shipka carries a glittering Miu Miu stone-embellished hard-case clutch, paired with a delicate diamond ring for a refined finishing touchKiernan Shipka carries a glittering Miu Miu stone-embellished hard-case clutch, paired with a delicate diamond ring for a refined finishing touch

Kiernan Shipka’s metallic Miu Miu ankle-strap sandals feature crystal-embellished toe straps and slim heels that add sparkle while grounding the lookKiernan Shipka’s metallic Miu Miu ankle-strap sandals feature crystal-embellished toe straps and slim heels that add sparkle while grounding the look

How do you like Kiernan’s chic ensemble? Her chic metallic ankle-strap sandals are unfortunately not available online. You can find the latest Miu Miu shoe releases at Mytheresa.

Miu Miu metallic silver ankle-strap sandals featuring a slim stiletto heel, crystal-embellished straps, and a delicate bow detail for a refined, light-catching finishMiu Miu metallic silver ankle-strap sandals featuring a slim stiletto heel, crystal-embellished straps, and a delicate bow detail for a refined, light-catching finish

Kiernan Shipka’s Shoe Style, Then and Now

From her early red-carpet appearances to more recent press-tour looks, Kiernan Shipka’s fashion evolution has consistently been shaped from the ground up.

Whether she’s leaning into youthful sparkle, retro polish, or sleek modern silhouettes, her footwear choices reveal a clear through line: shoes that support the look without overpowering it.

The moments below capture how that philosophy has played out across different eras of her style journey.

👠 Explore Kiernan Shipka’s Best Shoe & Fashion Moments: