Gabrielle Union's Classic Striped Button-Up Is the Gold Medalist of Her Paris Olympics Wardrobe

We give Gabrielle Union a gold medal for maximizing her vacation wardrobe. The actress showed off the versatility of a simple striped button-up shirt by styling it on two occasions while enjoying the Paris Olympics.

The Bring It On star was spotted outside her hotel with husband Dwyane Wade, wearing a shirt with the sleeves rolled up and only one button buttoned at the top over a pair of white jeans with sandals— giving off a breezy French vacation vibe. The next day, she wore it more casually over a navy tank top while watching gymnastics with Tarana Burke and Taraji P. Henson, before removing it and tying it around her waist.

We’ve seen A-listers rocking striped button-downs all season, including Reese Witherspoon, Taylor Swift and Oprah (although Meryl Streep may have killed them all with her styling of one at Cannes). There’s no wrong way to carry it, making it the perfect choice for travel when suitcase space is at a premium.

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Union’s tee prompted us to check Amazon for similar options, and we found seven contenders — and they’re all under $30.

Striped button-down shirts inspired by Gabrielle Union

• Amazon Essentials Classic Long Sleeve Button Up Shirt, $23.70
• Lemafer Long Sleeve Puff Cuff Shirt, $22.95 with coupon (was $27.99)
• Aisew Pocket Button Up Shirt, $22.94 (was $30.99)
• Hotouch Drop Shoulder Button Up Top, $25.49 with coupon (was $29.99)
• Siliteelon Cotton Striped Button Up Shirt, $24.99
• Thefabland Striped Button Up Long Sleeve Button Up Shirt, $27
• OMSJ Striped V-Neck Pocket Shirt, $23.19 (was $28.99)

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Amazon Essentials Classic-Fit Button Up Shirt

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$24 on Amazon

This shirt is 100 percent cotton with a lightweight poplin weave, making it breathable, ideal for warm-weather travel and keeping a smart option in your bag. It has a timeless cut that’s a bit baggy, but isn’t designed to be oversized or boxy, and is just the right length to tuck in, tuck in, or tie around the waist depending on the occasion.

More than 10,000 Amazon customers have rated it five stars, and the fabric’s quality and durability have earned consistent praise.

Lemafer Long Sleeve Puff Cuff Shirt, $23 with coupon

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Orig. $28 $23 on Amazon

Button-down shirts are the definition of a safe fashion bet, but the rolled-up cuffs on this style require some attention. More than 800 customers have bought one in the past month, and the current sale price means more are likely to join them.

The longer, looser fit of this option also makes it a great cover-up for a swimsuit on beach days, and the side-stitched pockets are a smart hit with reviewers. “Actually feels like one of Columbia’s nice fishing shirts,” wrote one reviewer. “It’s so sweet [and] so well done.”

Gwyneth Paltrow’s flattering dress just sold me on the striped style worn by both Meghan Markle and Katie Holmes

Aisew button-down shirt with pocket

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Orig. $31 $23 on Amazon

The thin stripes on this option remind us of the shirt that Union wore in Paris. It’s a classic and can be worn however you want (seriously, with shorts, pants, a dress, a swimsuit — you can’t go wrong here). Reviews also say it fits well and usually comes out of the dryer wrinkle-free.

Even if your travels don’t take you to Paris like Gabrielle Union, you can find plenty of uses for a blue and white striped button-up in your summer wardrobe. Shop a few more styles on Amazon below, with options starting at $23.

Hotouch Drop Shoulder Wide Stripe Button Down Shirt, $25 with coupon

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Orig. $30 $25 on Amazon

Siliteelon cotton striped button-down shirt

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$25 on Amazon

Thefabland Striped Long Sleeve Button Down Shirt

Amazon

$27 on Amazon

OMSJ striped V-neck button-up shirt with pockets

Amazon

Orig. $29 $23 on Amazon

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