Back on December 17, 2012, Vanessa Hudgens stepped out in New York City for the Charity Meets Fashion Holiday Celebration, pairing a refined all-black look with ankle booties that quietly anchored the outfit’s entire mood.
While the evening spotlighted a fashion show and photography exhibition supporting Georgian artists—and raised funds to help build a school for children displaced by conflict—Hudgens’ styling stayed focused and intentional, letting texture, proportion, and footwear do the work rather than overt embellishment.
Vanessa Hudgens attends the Charity Meets Fashion Holiday Celebration in New York City on December 17, 2012, wearing a black lace-panel skater dress styled with floral lace tights and chunky ankle booties (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)
Standing at 5ft 1in (154.9 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 7, Vanessa Hudgens styled a lace-detailed fit-and-flare dress with floral lace black tights and ankle booties.
She finished the look with a sleek high ponytail, softly defined makeup, a Cartier Love bracelet, and delicate rings—letting polished accessories and clean styling complement the lace detailing without overpowering it
The look was completed with a black blazer and ruby-red lips. Some critics felt her booties were too chunky and needed a touch of color in this ensemble, but I like the look.
Vanessa Hudgens shows off her butterfly ring at the “Charity Meets Fashion” Holiday Celebration honoring the World’s Children at Affirmation Arts in New York City on December 17, 2012
Her booties, anchored on sculptural wooden heels, lent an unexpected note of warmth to an otherwise monochrome palette.
Though the exact maker of the pair hasn’t been confirmed, their signature silhouette and wood-block construction echo the kind of design Jeffrey Campbell has become known for—suggesting a possible provenance without naming it outright.
Wood-heeled footwear has appeared across several Vanessa Hudgens style moments on Your Next Shoes, reinforcing her long-running preference for natural textures and chunky silhouettes. Beyond this look, she has been spotted in ankle booties with statement heel details, embraced boho-inspired fringe boots, and leaned into rugged, stacked-heel styles during off-duty outings such as her LAX airport appearances.
Together, these moments highlight how wood-block and block-style heels have consistently grounded her looks, adding warmth and balance to both feminine dresses and casual streetwear.
Vanessa Hudgens styled her lace-accentuated fit-and-flare dress with black booties featuring wooden heels
Vanessa Hudgens’ Most Memorable Boot & Bootie Moments
From polished event dressing to off-duty street style, ankle boots and booties have played a defining role in Vanessa Hudgens’ fashion evolution.
Whether grounding feminine silhouettes with chunky heels or leaning into boho textures and rugged shapes, her footwear choices consistently shape the overall look.
Below, we revisit some of her standout boot moments that highlight how versatile—and enduring—this shoe category has been in her style archive.
👢 Vanessa Hudgens’ Standout Boot & Bootie Moments:
- ✨ Vanessa Hudgens Flaunts Chic Fendi Gold-Trimmed Ankle Booties — street style shopping in West Hollywood with gold-trim suede boots.
- 🔥 Courtside Cool: Vanessa Hudgens in Alexander Wang “Gabi” Boots — casual chic at a Lakers game with standout black ankle boots.
- 🌵 Vanessa Hudgens’ Boho Fringe Boots & Denim Style — boho-chic ankle boots with fringe details during a Los Angeles outing.
- 🖤 Wide-Brimmed Hat & Rugged Ankle Boots — effortless travel style with dark rugged ankle boots at LAX.
- 👢 Get Vanessa Hudgens’ Sporty Look in Alexander Wang Boots — everyday sporty outfit anchored by her favorite Gabi booties.
- 🖤 Vanessa Hudgens’ NYC Premiere Look with Black Ankle Boots — black ankle boots worn to The Carrie Diaries premiere.