At the 2016 People’s Choice Awards on January 6, 2016, at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, Vanessa Hudgens paired a metallic gown from Kayat’s Resort 2016 collection with strappy black Stuart Weitzman sandals that helped balance the shine of her red-carpet look.
Vanessa Hudgens slicks her hair back at the 2016 People’s Choice Awards held on January 6, 2016, at the Microsoft Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles (Credit: WENN)
Vanessa Hudgens balanced the dramatic shine of her metallic Kayat gown with understated black Stuart Weitzman “Myex” sandals at the 2016 People’s Choice Awards
The metallic Kayat gown combined several attention-grabbing elements, including a plunging neckline, thigh-high slit, and intricate strappy detailing.
The gown’s delicate crisscross straps continued across the back, creating one of the look’s most memorable design details (Credit: WENN)
The gown’s intricate strapwork created visual continuity from front to back, while the high slit helped showcase the footwear.
Hudgens paired the liquid-metal finish of her dress with a mirrored choker and smoky eye makeup for a sleek, modern edge (Credit: WENN)
Hudgens completed the look with a silver Rodo clutch, layered jewelry from Pluma Italia, Jack Vartanian, Noudar, and Bavna, plus slicked-back hair and smoky eye makeup that gave the ensemble a subtle ’90s-inspired edge.
The reflective fabric caught the light from every angle, emphasizing the gown’s body-skimming silhouette and high slit
For footwear, Hudgens chose Stuart Weitzman’s “Myex” sandals, a minimalist strappy style that became a red-carpet favorite during the mid-2010s.
Featuring slender crisscross straps, an open-toe silhouette, and a 4.5-inch heel, the black suede sandals echoed the gown’s strappy construction without competing with it.
From front to profile, the gown combined a plunging neckline, sculpted draping, and leg-baring slit into a cohesive red-carpet statement
The versatility of the design made it a popular choice for a wide range of red-carpet looks, from Brittany Snow’s monochromatic red ensemble and another appearance by Vanessa Hudgens in nude suede “Myex” sandals to Sarah Hyland’s floral J. Mendel look.
The minimalist “Myex” sandals featured slender wraparound straps that complemented the dress without competing with it
How the Barely-There Sandal Evolved Beyond the Stuart Weitzman “Myex”
Although Stuart Weitzman’s “Myex” sandals are no longer in production, the minimalist evening-sandal formula they helped popularize remains a red-carpet staple.
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Modern Alternatives to Stuart Weitzman’s “Myex” Sandals
As of June 2026, Nordstrom carries similar styles, including Steve Madden’s Ankle Strap Stiletto Sandal ($65.40–$109), Femme LA’s GG Ankle Strap Pointed Toe Sandal ($199), and Schutz’s Azure Slingback Sandal ($79.99, regularly $178).
Like the “Myex,” these styles use minimal straps and streamlined silhouettes to complement rather than compete with statement dresses.