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Joanna Gaines is on island time, and she has the summer-ready outfit to prove it.
Over the weekend, the HGTV star shared an inside look at her family vacation in St. Lucia that left me longing for a beach vacay and access to her closet. In the Instagram post, Gaines included a snap of her posing alongside Chip Gaines in a pair of Bermuda-style jean shorts that practically screamed “OOO.” She wore them with a tube top — and knowing an outfit is only as strong as its footwear — finished the ‘fit by throwing on a pair of navy blue slide sandals.
If you, too, are looking to copy Gaines’ warm-weather-approved look ahead of your next beach day, you’re in luck. We rounded up similar tube tops, jean shorts, and sandals inspired by her look at Amazon, J.Crew, Lululemon, and more, and prices start at $10.
Joanna Gaines’ Outfit Blueprint
- Sandals: Lululemon Restfeel Slides, $58; shop.lululemon.com
- Funkymonkey Slide Sandals, $19.99; amazon.com
- Adidas Adilette Comfort Mono Slide Sandals, $25.99 (orig. $35); dsw.com
- Tube tops: Tommy Bahama Island Cays Colorblock Bandini Top, $41.30 (orig. $118); dillards.com
- MixMatchy Double-Layered Tube Top, $9.99–$14.49; amazon.com
- Gap Compact Jersey Tube Top, $27 (orig. $34.95); gap.com
- Jean shorts: Utyful Frayed Bermuda Shorts, $32.19 with coupon (orig. $34.99); amazon.com
- Daze Sundaze High-Waist Cutoff Denim Shorts, $79; nordstrom.com
- J.Crew High-Rise Denim Shorts in Elliot Wash, $62.50 (orig. $89.50); jcrew.com
Tommy Bahama Island Cays Colorblock Bandini Top
While we can’t confirm the brand of Gaines’ top for certain, this tankini from Tommy Bahama looks nearly identical. Its tummy control panel, sewn-in cups, and bandeau neckline make it a smart option for both in and out of the water, and it even comes with removable shoulder straps for those who prefer extra support.
Style it with jean shorts and sneakers, like I plan to do, when gearing up for long days in the sun, or pair it with its matching bikini bottoms for a beach-ready look.
Utyful Frayed Bermuda Shorts, $32 with coupon
Few things bother me more than denim shorts that don’t stay in place, which is why I’m taking a page out of Gaines’ style book by snagging this longer pair of Bermuda-style shorts at Amazon. They’ve earned more than 1,300 perfect ratings from shoppers due to their “perfect length” and “lightweight” fabric, and they come in 14 vibrant and neutral washes, including hot pink and light blue.
What’s more? One reviewer even called them “the most comfortable pair of shorts” they own, while another shared, “I wore them all day, and they’re honestly as comfortable as sweat shorts.”
Lululemon Restfeel Slides
Gaines is always reaching for comfortable footwear, and her latest look was no exception. Steal her style by trading uncomfortable sandals for these popular Lululemon slides that feel like “walking on a cloud,” according to reviews. They’ve racked up hundreds of five-star ratings for their “clean look,” and one shopper noted they “handle water well,” making them a perfect addition to beach day ensembles.
While they’re only available in men’s sizes, women suggest sizing down to achieve a “great” fit.
Joanna Gaines’ functional fashion sense has yet to steer us wrong, so keep scrolling to shop more tops, jean shorts, and sandals inspired by her look below.
MixMatchy Double-Layered Tube Top
Gap Compact Jersey Tube Top
Daze Sundaze High-Waist Cutoff Denim Shorts
J.Crew High-Rise Denim Shorts in Elliot Wash
Funkymonkey Slide Sandals