How Vanessa Hudgens Mastered Early-2010s Boho Chic in American Gold & Koolaburra Clogs

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While out with her sister Stella in West Hollywood on March 27, 2013, Vanessa Hudgens showcased a relaxed bohemian look centered on a floral cutout maxi dress and chunky Koolaburra platform clogs.

More than a decade later, the outfit remains a good example of how she combined height-boosting footwear with the easygoing style that became one of her signatures.

Sibling Time: Vanessa Hudgens, born in 1988, shares a moment with her sister Stella, born in 1993, showcasing their close bondSibling Time: Vanessa Hudgens, born in 1988, shares a moment with her sister Stella, born in 1993, showcasing their close bond (Credit: WENN)

Vanessa wore an American Gold “Last Tango in Paris” floral maxi dress with brown leather Koolaburra “Starla” clogs, pairing the flowing silhouette with chunky wooden platforms that complemented the dress’s bohemian aesthetic.

Celebrated for her signature bohemian flair, Vanessa Hudgens' choice of this dress seemed fitting — a perfect reflection of spring's blossoming spiritCelebrated for her signature bohemian flair, Vanessa Hudgens’ choice of this dress seemed fitting — a perfect reflection of spring’s blossoming spirit (Credit: WENN)

Stella Hudgens exudes spring break vibes in a chic white crop top, distressed denim shorts, and edgy rocker bootiesStella Hudgens exudes spring break vibes in a chic white crop top, distressed denim shorts, and edgy rocker booties (Credit: WENN)

The outfit wasn’t without a minor wardrobe mishap, as the dress’s side zipper appeared partially undone during the outing.

Vanessa Hudgens paired a navy floral cutout maxi dress with brown leather Koolaburra "Starla" platform clogs, using the chunky wooden heels to balance the dress's flowing silhouette during a stroll in West HollywoodVanessa Hudgens paired a navy floral cutout maxi dress with brown leather Koolaburra “Starla” platform clogs, using the chunky wooden heels to balance the dress’s flowing silhouette during a stroll in West Hollywood (Credit: WENN)

This outfit was part of a broader bohemian style Vanessa Hudgens embraced throughout the early 2010s. Similar looks included her Koolaburra “Alexa” gladiator sandals paired with a breezy white dress, her Koolaburra “Becca” fringe boots styled with casual separates, and her printed maxi dress worn with wooden-platform wedges. Across these outfits, Vanessa frequently paired relaxed silhouettes with statement footwear that anchored the look.

Festival-inspired outfits followed the same formula. Her Coachella 2013 wardrobe featured flowing maxi dresses, layered accessories, and bohemian footwear, while her Anna Sui bell-bottom suit and Yves Saint Laurent platform Mary Janes showed how she adapted the aesthetic for fashion events. The Koolaburra “Starla” clogs fit naturally within a period when substantial footwear was a recurring element of her personal style.

Vanessa completed her boho-inspired look with brown leather Koolaburra clogs, featuring chunky wooden platforms that added both height and retro flair to her breezy floral maxi dressVanessa completed her boho-inspired look with brown leather Koolaburra clogs, featuring chunky wooden platforms that added both height and retro flair to her breezy floral maxi dress

Finished with a loose top bun and oversized sunglasses, the outfit stayed true to the laid-back aesthetic Vanessa favored at the time, while the chunky clogs provided the structure that tied everything together.

Vanessa Hudgens steps out of Nine Zero One hair salon in West Hollywood on March 27, 2013, showcasing her backless floral maxi dress and effortless boho-chic vibeVanessa Hudgens steps out of Nine Zero One hair salon in West Hollywood on March 27, 2013, showcasing her backless floral maxi dress and effortless boho-chic vibe (Credit: WENN)

Vanessa’s Koolaburra “Starla” clogs reflect the popularity of platform clogs in the early 2010s. Their thick wooden soles provided height and stability, while the brown leather finish complemented the earthy tones of her floral dress.

The chestnut-brown version of Koolaburra's "Starla" clog pairs smooth leather uppers with a substantial wooden platform and sculpted block heel, capturing the bohemian-meets-retro aesthetic that made platform sandals a staple of early-2010s celebrity street styleThe chestnut-brown version of Koolaburra’s “Starla” clog pairs smooth leather uppers with a substantial wooden platform and sculpted block heel, capturing the bohemian-meets-retro aesthetic that made platform sandals a staple of early-2010s celebrity street style

Although Koolaburra was later phased out by its parent company, Deckers Brands, and discontinued by the end of 2025, styles like the “Starla” remain a snapshot of the bohemian footwear trends that defined the era.

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Rendered in versatile black leather, the "Starla" clog offers a slightly more polished take on the silhouette, combining a dramatic platform sole with wraparound ankle straps that balance height, stability, and everyday wearabilityRendered in versatile black leather, the “Starla” clog offers a slightly more polished take on the silhouette, combining a dramatic platform sole with wraparound ankle straps that balance height, stability, and everyday wearability

At the time of this outing, Vanessa was also promoting Spring Breakers, the crime comedy that starred Selena Gomez and Ashley Benson. The film remains one of the defining projects of her career, but this casual West Hollywood appearance also captures the personal style that made her a fixture of street style during the same era.