Copy Joanna Gaines's laid-back chic with the Converse All-Stars she wears on repeat
It's a dilemma as old as time: When we're shoe shopping, we want something comfortable, fashionable, classic yet trendy — and versatile enough to wear with jeans, dresses and everything in between. Is that too much to ask for? Few shoes can meet those high standards, but the classic Converse All-Stars have been delivering on them for decades. Right now we are taking a cue from Joanna Gaines, who's been rocking the comfy kicks on repeat over the last few months. She wore a high-top pair while reading her new book, The World Needs the Wonder You See, to kids in their classroom, and she sported a low-top style while shooting the fall 2024 cover of her magazine, Magnolia Journal.
In a world where brands come and go and trends are here one day and gone the next, it's pretty remarkable that Converse's iconic All-Star sneakers have been around for over 100 years. Originally designed as a basketball shoe, All-Stars have since become an everyday lifestyle sneaker that works for casual office days, weekend errands, and everything in between.
Another reason these kicks have such staying power? They're priced just right. Not everyone wants to drop $100+ on a pair of walking shoes, and All-Stars complement far more outfits than a typical athletic shoe. Both the low-tops and high-tops pair effortlessly with leggings, jeans, skirts, and dresses.
If you're ready to give these classic sneakers a try or need to replace a well-loved pair, Amazon has lots of color and size options, some of which are on sale. See what's up for grabs below.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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- Travel + Leisure
I'm a 5'3' Traveler, and These Are the 12 Petite Styles I'm Adding to My Suitcase From Amazon This Summer
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Prices start at just $16, and you can rest assured your days of taking trailing hems to the tailor are numbered. Shopping for cropped pants is the cheat code for finding full-length pants as a petite person, and this relaxed-fitting linen-cotton blend pair is a perfect example. The adjustable elastic waistband and loose, casual drape make them effortlessly comfortable, while the wide-leg cut strikes just the right balance: flowy, not overwhelming or baggy. The brown shade is a dreamy neutral, but they also come in 24 other summer-ready colors, making them one of the most versatile pieces to dress up or down depending on your accessories. Matching sets can be difficult to shop for if you're petite, but when in doubt, a cropped pant is your best bet. I love the casual yet stylish nature of this two-piece set, and while the pieces look pristine when worn together, they're also simple enough to be worn with countless other items in your closet. The mock-neck tank is a luxurious upgrade from a basic scoop neck top, while the stretchy, breathable pants are ideal for long days of travel, sightseeing, or lounging at home. It's even a best-seller at Amazon, with numerous shoppers confirming the set is 'beautiful and great for someone looking for petite clothing.' Gap is well-known for its high-quality basics, and this timeless crewneck is no exception—not to mention, it's available in petite sizes and comes in an impressive 25-color range. The slightly boxy fit is forgiving and won't feel too tight or restrictive if you wear it during a long flight, and it's made from a soft, stretchy cotton blend that will quickly secure its spot as a summer favorite. It's also the perfect weight to wear layered or on its own, so if you're on the hunt for a new lineup of go-to basics, this $16 top is the answer. Finding the perfect pair of shorts is no small feat no matter your height, but for petite shoppers, the challenge is uncovering options that don't truncate your torso and make you look even shorter. This pair from Amazon is as perfect as it comes, with a mid-rise cut and 3.5-inch inseam that offers just the right amount of coverage for lasting comfort. They're made from a stretchy cotton blend that's breathable (an essential in the summer heat), and they come in sizes 0 to 20 with seven wearable colors to choose from. One petite shopper even admitted that while they 'struggle to find shorts that are not too short and not too long,' these fit so well they 'want to get them in every color.' Maxi dresses are one of the most timeless summer staples, and petite shoppers can still wear the breezy style without getting lost in fabric. This Grace Karin maxi is a standout—it cinches high on the waist to create the illusion of longer legs, while the slightly cropped hem falls beautifully without dragging along the ground. Adjustable straps let you customize the length as needed, and best of all, it has pockets. Petite shoppers have even chimed in with their adoration of the dress, with one customer noting that it is 'so flattering, so comfortable, [and] the right length for petite heights.' This loose-fitting, breezy jumpsuit is great for toasty summer sightseeing days, and thanks to its cuffed hems, it's a great match for petite shoppers. The effortless nature of its drape makes it a comfy choice for long-haul flights, but it also doubles beautifully as a beach cover-up throughout the warmer months. Available in 24 vibrant and neutral shades, it'll fold seamlessly into your existing travel wardrobe, and right now, it's on sale for just $20. 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It can be worn casually or styled over a nicer dress for a wedding or a fancy dinner, and it won't take up much space in your personal item if you opt to keep it handy on your next flight. As one shopper shared, 'If you're a petite person like me, this is a nice fitting sweater,' adding that it's 'well-made' and 'not too long.' With its cropped fit and flattering V-neckline, this dressy jumpsuit is the ultimate one-and-done outfit to pack for your summer adventures—especially now that it's on sale for $40. It's a great pick for petite shoppers with its stylish cut that doesn't reveal too much, and the wide-leg design will keep you cool without clinging to your skin. Dress it up with heels or down with sneakers, but either way, it's about to become your favorite piece in your suitcase. One shopper even dubbed it a 'rare jumpsuit that works for a body both petite and muscular.' Love a great deal? 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Business of Fashion
an hour ago
- Business of Fashion
How to Master the Art of 'Trash Talk' Marketing
The trash talk being thrown around during the NBA Finals isn't just coming from the players but directly from the marketing departments of the sportswear brands that sponsor them. Minutes after the Oklahoma City Thunder eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves from the playoffs last week, Converse came out with a video on Instagram depicting an ant seemingly being crushed by the Converse SHAI 001. Even casual basketball fans would recognise the diss: Timberwolves' star shooting guard – and Adidas athlete – Anthony Edwards' nickname is Ant-Man, while the SHAI 001 is the first signature sneaker by Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The post's caption read 'Not hard 2 believe. @shai is headed to the Finals.' This too was a play on Edwards' 'Believe that' Adidas campaigns, itself a trash talk masterpiece, including one ad where he tosses out pairs of rival signature basketball shoes to spotlight his own signature Adidas style. The author has shared an Instagram Post. You will need to accept and consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies by our third-party partners (including: YouTube, Instagram or Twitter), in order to view embedded content in this article and others you may visit in future. 'It was really sharp, not heavy-handed, but a subtle nod [for Converse] to say 'Hey, we see you, we beat you, and we're moving on,'' said Derick Beresford, a sports marketing consultant who previously worked for the Brooklyn Nets and the consumer agency Team Epiphany, who added that the ad has helped Converse Basketball break out in a way it hasn't since the Dwyane Wade era in the 2000s. Trash talk is routine in the cutthroat worlds of soda and wireless carriers, but with a few notable exceptions is pretty rare in fashion. While notable fashion rivalries have surfaced between designers such as Guram and Demna Gvasalia, it's usually been reserved as a war of words since it's typically not chic to bring beef to the runway or glossy ad campaigns. Yet Converse isn't the only brand embracing the energy that comes with talking smack about your competitors. In May, Kiehl's teased that it would become the skincare amenity partner for the luxury New York City gym Life Time with shady posts that nodded to its viral breakup with Equinox last year. In October, the Australian drug store chain Chemist Warehouse recreated a Charlotte Tilbury ad that itself dissed beauty dupes to promote its lower-priced beauty products. Also last year, the cashmere label Naadam unfurled an Instagram campaign that took shots at its rival Quince. Within streetwear, Tremaine Emory's label Denim Tears released a collaborative capsule collection with artist Arthur Jafa in 2024 that addressed Emory's departure as the creative director of Supreme by flipping one of Supreme's iconic brand motifs into a slogan that commented on systemic racism. All these moments arrive with trash talk becoming a larger part of our cultural climate, so much that Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' diss record towards Drake topped Billboard charts and picked up five Grammy awards in February. Consumers are paying attention and are invested in the narratives created by talking smack. 'We're likely experiencing a rise in trash talk within product marketing because it's become more of an accepted form of public discourse,' said Rafi Kohan, a sports journalist who authored the book Trash Talk that explores the psychology and history behind bad-mouthing. Kohan traces trash talk back to biblical times—yes, the Prophet Isaiah penned what was essentially a diss record to the King of Babylon. But it plays especially well in the modern attention economy. Trash talk grabs eyeballs and creates an 'us versus them' narrative that calls upon a brand's audience to pick a side and defend it. So for brands, digging into a competitor can create a marketing moment that fosters a strong sense of customer loyalty and community while also establishing a narrative that positions them as the ones up top. Seizing the Narrative The author has shared an Instagram Post. You will need to accept and consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies by our third-party partners (including: YouTube, Instagram or Twitter), in order to view embedded content in this article and others you may visit in future. That's what the emerging Baltimore-based skate label Carpet Company aimed for when it trash-talked a streetwear competitor named Mertra this year for allegedly copying the brand's viral Instagram video campaign for a heat-reactive jacket Carpet released in 2024. Carpet co-founder Ayman Abdeldayem says that when his customers first tagged the brand in the comments of Mertra's strikingly similar Instagram post in November (which was posted nearly 10 months after Carpet's) he laughed it off. The author has shared an Instagram Post. You will need to accept and consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies by our third-party partners (including: YouTube, Instagram or Twitter), in order to view embedded content in this article and others you may visit in future. But upon seeing Mertra's post go more viral than Carpet's, leading Mertra to gain thousands of followers, and then noticing the brand delete comments on the post that credited Carpet for the concept, Abdeldayem decided to fire back when his label released another iteration of a heat-reactive jacket in January by copying Mertra's campaign. The author has shared an Instagram Post. You will need to accept and consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies by our third-party partners (including: YouTube, Instagram or Twitter), in order to view embedded content in this article and others you may visit in future. 'We have very loyal customers but it didn't boost sales in any way. We more so used it as an opportunity to tell our side of the story without really having to explain it,' said Abdeldayem. 'People still go on that video, and comment, 'You copied Mertra' until they read the comments and then say 'My bad, I see that they copied you.'' Beresford adds that with social media being a dominant form of communication, it's important to understand that the audience trash talk marketing speaks to can be pieced together no matter how subliminal the message is. Both Carpet and Converse didn't tag or directly mention the brands they were targeting in their trash-talking adverts. Yet the message was still clear enough for those in the know. 'People are just more heightened to the awareness of it, and are seeing it play out,' said Beresford. When to Step Back While trash-talking can lead to virality and turn into clickbait headlines or content creator fodder, there is a line. Kohan said there aren't hard and fast rules for when trash talk goes too far, but when it works, it's usually promoting competition and pushing an opponent to perform better, rather than just tearing them down. Carpet's Abdeldayem said he's never one to start beef despite how his situation with Mertra unfolded. It wasn't the first time he felt his brand had been copied. However, in other instances, he took it more as a compliment and felt it wasn't worth engaging. Especially if it was done by brands he grew up on and admired. 'If I were to clap back towards something giant, someone I had a good relationship with, I would make a more solid judgment and not respond to it openly in public,' said Abdeldayem. Granted that a viral trash-talking campaign could potentially lead to a boost in revenue—Glossy reported that sales for Naadam increased by 47 percent during the week it took shots at Quince—brands need to know what their place is in the market and what's authentic to them before talking trash, Beresford said. He noted that Skechers could easily have gone the Converse route with Knicks forward OG Anunoby, who landed memorable moments this NBA season after signing with the brand in February. But that sort of marketing isn't in Skechers' DNA. The author has shared an Instagram Post. You will need to accept and consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies by our third-party partners (including: YouTube, Instagram or Twitter), in order to view embedded content in this article and others you may visit in future. Timing is everything. Last week, Puma released T-shirts that played off the internet peanut gallery labeling Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton as 'overrated.' Beresford said while the concept was good, the execution failed to land a strong punch since it was released before the Pacers won the game that advanced them to the NBA Finals and arrived nearly a day after their last winning playoffs game. 'This game is all about being timely and you got to hit it when that conversation happens, when the moment is hot, because then you carry the conversation,' said Beresford.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Tyrese Haliburton's Girlfriend Jade Jones Flexes NBA Finals Outfit with One Word
Tyrese Haliburton's Girlfriend Jade Jones Flexes NBA Finals Outfit with One Word originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers were in Oklahoma City on Thursday night for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder. Haliburton has had a playoff run to remember so far, hitting two game-winners and entering the night averaging 18.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game. Advertisement His girlfriend, Jade Jones, has been by his side throughout his entire career and was once again there to support him on Thursday. She took to social media to flex her gameday outfit for her followers. Jones wore a dark denim button-vest with light high-waisted Tonguetied Apparel jeans that had "HALIBURTON" written down the leg. She paired the outfit with pointed black booties, a chunky chain necklace and a gold watch. Jones also added a one-word caption in support of the Pacers: "'Cers," she wrote with a blue heart. Tyrese Haliburton's girlfriend Jade Jones' post.@jadeeejones/Instagram Haliburton and Jones have been together for six years, having met during their time at Iowa State. On April 16, they exchanged messages celebrating their anniversary. Advertisement "6 years, countless memories, and a lifetime to go.I fall for you more everyday, I got you forever. Love you J❤️," Haliburton posted on Instagram. "6 years of my favorite memories with you 😘😘😘," Jones commented. Haliburton played two seasons at Iowa State before being drafted No. 12 overall in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings. Since then, he's been selected to two All-Star Games, earned two All-NBA Third Team honors, made the All-Rookie First Team, and led the NBA in assists in 2024. Related: NBA Makes Decision on Punishment for Tyrese Haliburton Related: NBA Fans Roast Tyrese Haliburton's Pregame Fit Before Game 4 vs. Knicks This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
