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Vanessa Hudgens gave the cutout dress trend a utilitarian edge with her latest outfit.
The “Princess Switch” star posed with boyfriend Cole Tucker and friend Vince Rossi, wearing a white Ronny Kobo midi dress. The $348 Chryssa style featured a mock-neck silhouette with long sleeves. The dress also included a circular front cutout, framed by two triangular slits that created a geometric look. Hudgens brought her penchant for ’70s and ’90s style to the outfit, pairing it with a black-and-white swirl-printed coat and large gold Janna Conner statement earrings.
For footwear, the “Tick, Tick…Boom!” star gave her outfit a grungy twist with platform boots by Naked Wolfe. The sold-out Naughty style featured stretchy black vegan leather uppers with a knee-high silhouette, smoothly layering under Hudgens’ dress. The pair also included thick platform soles, which gave her look an instant height boost while elevating it with a rock n’ roll-esque element.
Platform boots have grown as a top fall trend, giving outfits an instant height boost while also providing coverage from the winter chill. Hudgens is the latest star to try a pair; in recent weeks, Dua Lipa, Halsey and Miley Cyrus have also worn styles by Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs and Prada. The “High School Musical” actress is no stranger to a daring platform herself, having recently worn Amina Muaddi, Versace and Windsor Smith heels in addition to several Naked Wolfe styles.
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When it comes to shoes, Hudgens’ preferred styles vary between sleek and sporty. The “Gimme Shelter” actress often wears chunky sneakers for off-duty looks and the gym, from brands like Naked Wolfe, Mercer Amsterdam and Balenciaga. When hitting the red carpet, she usually wears pointed-toe pumps and platforms from brands like Manolo Blahnik, Brian Atwood and Stuart Weitzman. Hudgens also mixes affordable styles into her off-duty wardrobe, such as Tkees flip flops, Crocs clogs and Adidas slides that all retail for under $50.
Step out in chunky boots this winter like Vanessa Hudgens.
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Click through the gallery to see Hudgens’ boldest street style looks over the years.
