Gwyneth Paltrow Wore a Shirt Dress and a Crossbody Bag: Get the Look

Welcome to The Blueprint, where we break down the celebrity looks we want to wear right now and build them back up, piece by piece. 

As a celebrity shopping writer, I’ve accepted that I’ll never not be questioning my own outfits after seeing what celebrities are wearing. Well, it’s just another one of those days. Today’s qualm? My travel outfits. 

Earlier this week, I spotted Gwyneth Paltrow wearing a striped shirt dress in a few Instagram selfies during her travels, and, to be honest, I was totally taken aback. Not because it wasn’t stylish, but mostly because I thought everybody dressed comfortably on airplanes. But then it hit me: Maybe shirt dresses are exactly that. 

It’s not the first time we’ve seen stars in the laid-back dress style — other fans include Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Alba, and Meghan Markle — nor was it the first time Paltrow herself has repped the style. TL;DR: Why would so many stars choose to wear shirt dresses in their everyday lives if they weren’t comfortable? 

Two other noteworthy elements of her outfit included her crossbody bag, which Oprah is a fan of, and a pair of high-top sneakers, which would offer more ankle support while walking in an airport or touring a city. 

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Outfit Blueprint 

Old Navy Loose Midi Shirt Dress

There’s a possibility that Paltrow changed on the plane as she neared her destination, but in theory, a shirt dress is actually really smart airplane attire: It’s not restrictive, the sleeves can be rolled up or down when the temperature is being finicky, and it’s long enough that your legs won’t touch the seat — a personal ick of mine. 

Her exact style is likely this $595 dress from her brand, G. Label by Goop, but this now-$32 Old Navy option bears a strong resemblance. The only major difference appears to be the lack of a belt, but I’d probably take that off to travel anyways. 

Seavees La Brea Lug High-Top Platform

Whether or not Paltrow was wearing these exact high-top sneakers in her selfies is unclear, but what is clear: She owns them and has worn the style before. They cost $120, but when you spend over $100 (which would be the case here), you qualify for free shipping.  

Madewell Mini Crossbody Bag

To get a bag like Paltrow’s, you just need to pick your price range. Amazon and Nordstrom Rack both have hands-free options for under $30, while Madewell is offering 25 percent off for Insiders, which you can sign up to join for free. All three options are compact enough to go under an airplane seat and nice for holding valuables, like jewelry and passports, so that you always have them with you. 

Keep scrolling to shop more shirt dresses, high-top sneakers, and crossbody bags inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow now. 

Nordstrom Rack Satin Shirtdress

Chouyatou Button-Down Maxi Shirt Dress

Rominz Platform High-Top Sneakers

Levi’s High-Top Sneaker

FashionPuzzle Triple Zip Small Crossbody Bag

Mundi Small Leather Goods Kimberly Leather Crossbody Bag