Laura Dern’s Shoe Style: From Size 10 Gucci Sneakers to Red-Carpet Armani

Standing at 5’9½” (176.5 cm), with a reported peak height of 5’10” (177.8 cm), and wearing a US shoe size 10, Laura Dern moved easily between relaxed California street style and dramatic awards-season glamour in early 2020, using everything from chunky designer sneakers to sweeping couture gowns to complement her naturally statuesque frame.

Whether she was walking her dogs in Pacific Palisades, attending the Academy Awards in Hollywood, or supporting Marriage Story at the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, her outfits consistently balanced polish with practical footwear choices.

This article follows three very different Laura Dern fashion moments from the same season: a casual daytime look anchored by Gucci New Ace sneakers, an embellished Armani Privè Oscars gown styled with understated elegance, and a flowing Valentino dress paired with bold red Schutz boots. Together, the outfits show how Laura’s style shifts naturally between off-duty comfort, red-carpet tradition, and fashion-forward event dressing.

While Laura Dern’s awards-season appearances leaned heavily into couture and statement eveningwear, her everyday style during the same period felt far more relaxed. Even on a neighborhood dog walk, she treated sneakers and layered separates with the same thoughtful styling approach seen on the red carpet.

Laura Dern Elevates a Casual Dog Walk With Gucci New Ace Sneakers

On June 7, 2020, Laura and Ellery took a break from quarantine to walk their dogs around their Pacific Palisades neighborhood.

Laura Dern and her son Ellery Harper walk their dogs around their Pacific Palisades neighborhood on June 7, 2020 (Credit: Instar / WENN / FayesVision / Adriana M. Barraza)

Ellery wore a patchwork plaid shirt with a white tee underneath, baggy black pants, and authentic Nike shoes.

Rather than defaulting to leggings and running shoes, Laura styled her dog-walking outfit with layered color, tailored proportions, and designer sneakers, making the casual look feel intentionally put together.

Laura Dern opts for a chic dress, while her son wears a patchwork plaid shirt

Laura donned a navy patterned dress with a pleated knee-length skirt. She paired her look with a bright red cardigan and wore a patterned silk scarf around her face as a substitute for a face mask.

Laura Dern balanced relaxed California style with polished layering in a navy pleated dress, bright red cardigan, and Gucci sneakers while walking her husky through Pacific Palisades

Wearing a pair of sunglasses, Laura elevated her dog-walking outfit with Gucci New Ace GG Supreme canvas low-top sneakers.

Laura Dern’s Gucci New Ace sneakers combine the house’s signature GG Supreme monogram canvas with classic red-and-blue Web stripes and contrasting metallic heel tabs for a polished take on everyday streetwear

These kicks feature a monogram canvas upper with Gucci’s signature blue-and-red stripes at the sides. They also have red ayers snake detail on the back of one shoe and blue ayers on the other.

The Gucci New Ace GG Supreme sneakers pair the house’s iconic monogram canvas with signature Web stripes, metallic heel tabs, and a clean low-top silhouette that blends retro tennis styling with everyday luxury

Laura’s casual Gucci sneaker look stood in sharp contrast to the polished glamour she brought to the 92nd Academy Awards just a few months earlier, where soft tailoring, texture, and embellishment replaced her laid-back California uniform.

Laura Dern Wins Her First Oscar in an Embellished Armani Privè Gown

After months of awards-season momentum for her performance in Marriage Story, Laura Dern arrived at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood on February 9, 2020, and took home her first Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

For the ceremony, she wore a blush-pink Armani Privé gown detailed with black beadwork, crystal embellishments, and long tassel accents that added movement across the red carpet.

Laura Dern in Armani Privè arrives at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 9, 2020, in Hollywood, California (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / Instar / WENN)

Styled by Cristina Ehrlich, Laura wore the embellished Armani Privé gown with minimal accessories and soft beauty styling, allowing the dress’s texture, beadwork, and movement to remain the focus.

She teamed it with diamond earrings, bracelets, and a ring from Niwaka Fine Jewelry.

Laura Dern teams her black-and-pink dress with Niwaka jewelry

The beauty styling remained soft and understated, balancing the gown’s heavier embellishments and texture without competing with them. Hairstylist Ryan Trygstad styled her hair in soft waves with a few strands tied at the back.

Makeup artist Gita Bass gave her a glowing look with a flush of pink on her cheeks, a swipe of pink lipstick, and black mascara.

Laura Dern wears her blonde locks in vintage soft curls with soft pink makeup

Laura turned the 92nd Academy Awards into a family affair by bringing her famous mom, Diane Ladd, and her children, Ellery and Jaya, to the ceremony.

Her mother, who was a three-time Oscar Best Supporting Actress nominee, opted for a black velvet power suit with a white ruffle blouse by Giorgio Armani.

Laura Dern poses with her three-time Oscar-nominated mother, Diane Ladd, on the Oscars red carpet

Diane Ladd received her first Oscar nomination in 1975 for her role in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. She scored two more Oscar nominations in the same category for 1990’s Wild at Heart and 1991’s Rambling Rose.

Rambling Rose was the same movie in which Laura earned her first Oscar nomination for best actress. In 2015, she received her second Academy Award nomination for the biographical adventure drama Wild, which starred Reese Witherspoon.

Laura’s 18-year-old son, Ellery, kept it cool in a black suit with a gold-striped shirt, while her 15-year-old daughter, Jaya, looked pretty in a baby blue gown with thick shoulder straps and a square neckline.

Laura Dern with her mom, Diane, and her children, Jaya and Ellery, at the 2020 Academy Awards

While on stage, Laura thanked the Academy, her fellow nominees, her colleagues, Netflix, and Noah Baumbach for “his vision, his magic.” She added, “Thank you, Noah, for your words, for your friendship in art and life with you and Greta.”

She continued to thank her family, including her stepchildren, her biological children, and her Oscar-nominated parents. “You know, some say, never meet your heroes, but I say if you’re really blessed, you get them as your parents.”

“I share this with my acting heroes, my legends, Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern. You got game. I love you,” she said during her emotional speech. Laura—whose birthday is February 10, a day after the Oscars— also added that her win is the “best birthday present ever.”

Laura Dern shares her first Oscar trophy with her parents

Laura Dern Pairs Valentino’s Leaf-Print Dress With Bold Red Schutz Boots

After the structured elegance of her Armani Privè Oscars gown, Laura shifted into something more relaxed and expressive for the Independent Spirit Awards. The lighter silhouette and bold footwear choice gave this look a more bohemian, fashion-editorial feel while still keeping the shoes central to the outfit.

Although she didn’t get a nomination for Best Supporting Female at the ceremony, she made sure to show her support for Noah’s Marriage Story, which was up for Best Feature and Best Screenplay.

At the end of the awards show, their drama film won Best Screenplay and was honored with the Robert Altman Award (Best Ensemble).

Laura Dern all smiles at the 35th Independent Film Awards in Santa Monica on February 8, 2020

For the Santa Monica event, Laura chose a flowing, pleated dress from Valentino’s Spring 2020 collection, pairing it with bold accessories and standout boots to ground the romantic silhouette.

Laura Dern brought a playful edge to the Film Independent Spirit Awards in a pleated Valentino dress covered in bold leaf prints, pairing the flowing silhouette with striking red Schutz boots and a matching clutch for a coordinated color-pop finish

She paired the multi-printed leafy dress with a red bag and a pair of red Schutz ‘Maryana’ boots.

Laura Dern grounded her flowing Valentino dress with a pair of pointed-toe red Schutz “Maryana” boots in a croc-effect finish, adding a sharp pop of color against the dress’s vivid green leaf print

From Gucci Sneakers to Red Schutz Boots: Laura Dern’s Footwear Range

Laura Dern’s early-2020 style shows how much mileage the right shoes can give a wardrobe.

Her Gucci sneakers made a neighborhood dog walk feel polished, while her red Schutz boots brought color and structure to Valentino’s flowing pleats. For more of her standout footwear moments, explore the Laura Dern looks below.