It’s crazy how quickly style trends can come and go, but Reese Witherspoon just reminded us of a breezy staple that looks great every summer.
The Oscar winner wore a pink striped button-up shirt in the Instagram video, styled with navy chinos and comfy white sneakers for a preppy look. Her top was reminiscent of the striped button-up blouses we’ve seen other stars wear this season.
Brooke Shields epitomized New England chic when she wore blue while boating, and Meryl Streep also opted for a blue button-up with thicker stripes, but took it to a higher level of sophistication under a white blazer. Oprah, who wore a simpler white-on-white striped option, and Martha Stewart, who chose solid pastel pink, were also favorites.
Witherspoon did not name the designer of her shirt, but there are countless similar styles available online. We’ve rounded up a few of the best striped button-ups that create a light summer vibe Big little lies star gave, including a new release from Free People and a favorite from Old Navy that has more than 7,800 five-star ratings.
Striped button-down shirts inspired by Reese Witherspoon
- OMSJ Striped Button Up Shirt With Chest Pockets, $28.99; amazon.com
- Topshop Cotton Large Stripe Button Up Shirt, $32.49 (was $64.99); nordstrom.com
- J.Crew Étienne Striped Cotton Poplin Oversized Shirt, $69 with code JULY (orig. $138); jcrew.com
- Amazon Essentials Classic Button Down Shirt, $23.70; amazon.com
- Vintage Navy Oversized Button Down Shirt, $39.99; oldnavy.com
- Banana Republic Classic Linen Blend Shirt, $30 at checkout (orig. $80); bananarepublic.gapfactory.com
- Free People Freddie T-shirt, $128; revolve.com
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OMSJ striped button-up shirt with chest pockets
Amazon
$29 on Amazon
The width and stripe pattern on this button-down are almost identical to those on Witherspoon’s shirt. Hers also has a prominent chest pocket with horizontal stripes, and this option has two of them. It looks good untucked, but the hem is long enough that the shirt can be tied or rolled up without fear of unbuttoning. More than 100 were sold last month, as customers are clearly making it a summer staple.
Topshop Oversized Cotton Striped Button Down Shirt
Nordstrom
Orig. $65 $32 at Nordstrom
This oversized option from Nordstrom is finished with a long hemline and a scoop neckline. It’s 100 percent cotton and machine washable, and one five-star reviewer said you don’t even need to iron it if you take it out of the dryer and hang it while it’s still hot. “Perfect for summer or any other season,” they added.
J.Crew Étienne Striped Cotton Poplin Oversized Shirt, $69 with code JULY
J.Crew
Orig. $138 $69 at Jcrew.com
J.Crew is synonymous with stylish summer wear, and now you can get 50 percent off this oversized button-up. This option doesn’t have a chest pocket, but otherwise looks almost identical to Witherspoon’s pink shirt. It’s 100 percent cotton, machine washable, and sizes range from XXS to 3XL.
Whether you’re taking your striped button-up to a beach vacation or taking a cue from Reese Witherspoon and wearing it around town while listening to your favorite audiobook, these might be the only long-sleeve shirts you’ll be reaching for this summer. Keep reading to shop more styles that look just like hers.
Amazon Essentials Classic button down shirt
Amazon
$24 on Amazon
Old navy blue big boy’s button down shirt
Old Navy
$40 at Gap.com
Banana Republic Classic Linen Blend Shirt, $30 at checkout
Banana Republic
Orig. $80 $30 at Gapfactory.com
Free People Freddie T-Shirt
wriggle
$128 at Revolve
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