When the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party kicked off at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Olivia Munn proved that the best red carpet moments often happen after the main ceremony.
Olivia Munn stuns in a sculpted forest-green J. Mendel gown with intricate embellishments and a thigh-high slit at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Moving away from the structured asymmetrical Stella McCartney gown she wore to the Oscars, the actress opted for a softer, more daring look to celebrate into the early morning hours.
Olivia Munn turns to reveal the sleek, body-contouring silhouette of her embroidered J. Mendel gown, paired with a polished high ponytail and diamond drop earrings at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 28, 2016, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
Her choice for the night—a forest green J. Mendel dress featuring delicate embroidery and strategic cutouts—balanced high-fashion detail with the effortless energy of an after-party.
It was a look designed for movement, which served her well; the actress famously shared on social media that she didn’t make it home until 6 a.m.
A close-up of Olivia Munn’s Christian Louboutin “Youpiyou” sandals highlights the delicate cage straps and barely-there design in matching green satin
The actress completed her look with Christian Louboutin’s “Youpiyou” sandals in a perfectly matched green satin—a sleek, barely-there silhouette that defined red carpet minimalism in the mid-2010s.
Characterized by delicate crisscross straps, a slim ankle buckle, and the brand’s signature red sole, the design offers a more playful, feminine counterpoint to Louboutin’s sharper, statement styles.
Olivia Munn commands attention in her cutout J. Mendel dress, blending structured detailing with fluid, red-carpet elegance
Even after dancing until sunrise, Olivia offered a candid glimpse behind the glamour, sharing a car selfie mid-yawn with the caption: “When you get home at 6am but have to give the jewels back at 10am. 😪 #yawn.”
Olivia Munn shares a candid post-party moment, capturing the reality of a glamorous night that lasted until sunrise (Credit: Olivia Munn’s Instagram)
Set on a towering 100mm stiletto with no platform, the Youpiyou is less about comfort and more about visual impact, elongating the leg while maintaining a light, almost weightless appearance. Olivia’s tonal choice amplified that effect, creating a seamless line from gown to heel.
While the style has since been phased out of current collections, it remains a sought-after classic on the resale market—proof that its clean, understated design has outlasted trend-driven silhouettes.
Christian Louboutin’s “Youpiyou” sandals in gold showcase the iconic red sole and intricate strappy design that defines modern evening minimalism
The silver version of the “Youpiyou” sandal offers a sleek, high-shine finish, emphasizing the shoe’s airy structure and leg-lengthening effect
Christian Louboutin’s “Youpiyou” metallic crisscross sandals in silver—defined by their delicate cage straps and signature red sole—originally retailed for $825, embodying the brand’s minimalist, high-glamour evening aesthetic
Olivia Munn’s Signature Shoe Style: From Red Carpet Glamour to Effortless Edge
From tonal, leg-lengthening sandals to sleek ankle boots and barely-there heels, Olivia Munn consistently proves that the right footwear can transform a look from beautiful to unforgettable. Whether she’s embracing high-glamour evening silhouettes or dialing into modern minimalism, her choices reflect a sharp understanding of balance, proportion, and impact.
For a closer look at how her shoe game evolves across red carpets, premieres, and off-duty moments, explore more of her standout fashion and footwear pairings below.
👠 Explore Olivia Munn’s Best Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 📏 Standing at 5’4″ (162.6 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 7.5, Olivia Munn often relies on heels from Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Sophia Webster, and more to elongate her frame and sharpen her red carpet style.
- ✨ Her broader shoe and style retrospective highlights everything from couture gowns to playful spring looks, with standout pairs from Jimmy Choo, Loriblu, and Tory Burch.
- 🖤 Olivia’s sharp New York winter outfit pairs a sleek Wolford turtleneck and striped mini with Christian Louboutin “Corsita” ankle boots for a sculptural, city-ready finish.
- 💎 Her 2017 MTV VMAs moment features metallic Jimmy Choo “Minny” sandals styled with a sheer, heavily embellished Nicolas Jebran mini dress.
- 💜 This flowing Alberta Ferretti look shows Olivia softening her evening style with Stuart Weitzman “NearlyNude” sandals, a more wearable alternative to the brand’s iconic Nudist heels.