Few young actresses have transitioned from teen star to red-carpet standout as gracefully as Sarah Hyland. Best known for Modern Family, she has built a reputation for balancing playfulness with polish—always finishing her looks with statement heels that elongate her petite 5′1″ (154.9 cm) frame.
Her early film appearances, including Struck by Lightning (2012), offered a glimpse of that emerging sophistication.
Sarah Hyland, standing front and center as head cheerleader Claire Mathews in Struck by Lightning, wears a bright red and white CHS cheer uniform that highlights her petite 5′1″ (154.9 cm) frame and youthful screen presence (Credit: Permut Presentations)
Premiere Night Glamour: Sarah Hyland, Rebel Wilson, and Angela Kinsey Shine in Coordinated Style
At the film’s Los Angeles premiere on January 6, 2013, Hyland joined co-stars Rebel Wilson and Angela Kinsey, exuding youthful charm in a strapless gray tulle cocktail dress and blush satin peep-toe heels that captured her signature mix of sweetness and style.
Standing beside her, Rebel Wilson (5′2½″ / 158.8 cm) embraced classic Hollywood polish in a black wrap dress with gold-embellished sandals and a vibrant fuchsia clutch. Completing the trio, Angela Kinsey (5′1″ / 154.9 cm) chose an asymmetric navy body-con dress and metallic silver cutout heels—proving that great red-carpet style transcends height.
Rebel Wilson in gold-tone sandals and a wrap LBD, Angela Kinsey in silver cutout heels and a navy sheath, and Sarah Hyland in blush satin peep-toe pumps at a screening of Tribeca Film’s “Struck By Lightning” at the Chinese Cinema 6 Theaters on January 6, 2013, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: S_Bukley / Shutterstock)
Struck by Lightning (2012) brought together a diverse cast led by Chris Colfer as Carson Phillips, alongside Allison Janney, Dermot Mulroney, Christina Hendricks, Rebel Wilson, Angela Kinsey, and Sarah Hyland.
Rebel Wilson landed the role of Malerie Baggs just a day before filming — the casting director reportedly dreamed about her for the part. Though she played a high schooler, Rebel was 31 years old during production, turning 32 just before the film’s Tribeca Film Festival premiere in April 2012.
Sarah Hyland (Claire Mathews) reunited on screen with Matt Prokop (Dwayne Michaels) — her co-star from the Disney Channel movie Geek Charming — adding another layer of youthful chemistry to the ensemble.
Chris Colfer as Carson Phillips and Rebel Wilson as Malerie Baggs share a quiet classroom moment in Struck by Lightning (2012), with Rebel dressed casually in a plaid top, cropped pants, and cream ballet flats that underscore her character’s down-to-earth charm (Credit: Permut Presentations)
While Struck by Lightning showcased Sarah Hyland’s early career as a rising actress, it also marked the beginning of her transformation into a bona fide red-carpet style icon.
By 2016, her fashion choices had evolved from playful, youthful looks to refined, statement-making ensembles — perfectly exemplified by her stunning appearance at Audi’s 68th Emmy Celebration.
Sarah Hyland’s Fashion Details: The Look at Audi’s Emmy Celebration
Sarah Hyland turns heads in a metallic Halston Heritage mini dress that flatters her 5′1″ (154.9 cm) frame while showing off her toned legs
Sarah Hyland’s style never fails to captivate, and her appearance in September 2016 was no exception. The Struck by Lightning star stole the spotlight once again at Audi’s 68th Emmy celebration in West Hollywood, effortlessly showcasing her flawless fashion sense.
Sarah Hyland in a dazzling metallic silver sleeveless draped mini dress at Audi’s celebration of the 68th Emmy Awards at Catch in West Hollywood on September 15, 2016 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
At Audi’s celebration of the 68th Emmy Awards, the then-25-year-old actress ditched the classic little black dress in favor of a tiny metallic gunmetal frock from Halston Heritage. It featured a light-catching sheen, draping, and a thigh-skimming hem.
Sarah looked effortlessly sexy in the sultry dress, styled with several rings by Jennifer Meyer and Savannah Stranger.
Sarah Hyland styled her hair with side-parted curls and accentuated her look with a silver metallic eye and a pink lip
The Conception star wore her newly dyed blonde locks in side-parted curls, sported metallic eye makeup, and pink lipstick.
The Modern Family star shines from every angle in her draped silver dress paired with sleek Stuart Weitzman “Sultry” sandals
Sarah elevated the allure of her look by pairing it with a striking set of Stuart Weitzman ‘Sultry’ sandals, the same style worn by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at the premiere of the 2016 American action thriller film Mechanic: Resurrection.
These iconic shoes have adjustable wraparound ankle straps, asymmetric mid straps, and four-inch heels.
A close-up reveals Hyland’s minimalist manicure and the glossy gunmetal straps of her Stuart Weitzman heels
Explore Stuart Weitzman “Sultry” Sandals in Celebrity Style
Known for their wraparound straps and sleek stiletto silhouette, the Stuart Weitzman “Sultry” sandals have been a red-carpet favorite among Hollywood stars. Here’s how celebrities like Taylor Swift have styled the iconic design across major award shows and appearances:
👠 Stuart Weitzman “Sultry” in Celebrity Style:
- 📏 Taylor Swift at the 2016 CMAs in Stuart Weitzman “Sultry” sandals — a standout red-carpet look pairing the signature heels with a cut-out gown for a modern yet timeless finish.
- ✨ Taylor Swift at the 2016 Grammy Awards wearing Stuart Weitzman “Sultry” sandals — showing off the metallic wrap-around straps that add instant glamour to her vibrant two-piece ensemble.
- 👠 Taylor Swift accepting the “Taylor Swift Award” in Stuart Weitzman “Sultry” sandals — a refined moment proving these heels work as effortlessly for polished podium looks as they do for red carpets.
Her strappy metallic stilettos add height and a polished finish, perfectly complementing the futuristic shimmer of her dress
Sarah Hyland’s Red-Carpet Shoe Evolution: From Screen Roles to Style Icon
From her early film appearances to her polished red-carpet moments, Sarah Hyland has evolved into one of Hollywood’s most consistently stylish stars.
At just 5′1″ (154.9 cm), she masterfully uses statement heels—from Stuart Weitzman’s sleek “Sultry” sandals to crystal-studded Giuseppe Zanottis—to elevate both her stature and her style.
👠 Explore Sarah Hyland’s Shoe & Style Highlights:
- 📏 Sarah Hyland’s height (5′1″ / 154.9 cm) and shoe size breakdown — a detailed look at her go-to heel designers and proportions that flatter her petite frame.
- ✨ Sarah Hyland in a bold all-pink look — styled with metallic silver Christian Louboutin “So Me Spike” sandals and a playful mini skirt.
- 🎉 Sarah Hyland’s Swarovski-crystal Giuseppe Zanotti sandals — a sparkling example of how she commands the red carpet with polished glamour.
- 👡 Sarah Hyland’s retro waves and Giuseppe Zanotti heels at the Critics’ Choice Awards — a lesson in understated elegance done right.