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Channeling Nostalgia With This Celebrity Look: Jill Marie Jones

From 'Girlfriends' to the red carpet, the actresses' looks have been consistently chic.  
Channeling Nostalgia With This Celebrity Look: Jill Marie Jones
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By Kerane Marcellus · Updated June 11, 2024
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Jill Marie Jones’s character Toni Childs’ style in Girlfriends is beloved by many. There were countless moments throughout the series’ run that are etched in our memories. Chic suits, quiet luxury pieces, and a Hermès Birkin were all a part of the history of Toni’s costume design by Stacy Beverly. Jones’ style was also eye-catching in the early aughts. She wore skinny jeans and tight tops often on and off the screen with a stylish carry-all on hand. Childs and Jones are strikingly similar when it comes to their taste levels. Her summer style, even on the red carpet, was classic, simple, and effortless.

From jumpsuits with boots to floral flowy dresses with a clutch in hand, and even when she was spotted in tie-up detailed pants with a cropped top–Jones always stayed true to her personal style. A pointed shoe during the early aughts was quite popular so Jones would be in a pair often. She evoked a certain 2000s style that is easy to recreate even today as she was a bit ahead of her time regarding fashion.

In Los Angeles, for the premiere of Bruce Almighty in 2003, Jones wore an everyday summer look that we want to embody this season. She wore a pair of crisp white pants with a white and green ringer baby T-shirt. Her blue and red strapped bag and pointed-toe orange boots were a refreshing and laidback look for the red carpet. We found a few pieces to help you recreate this warm weather-approved look. 

Keep scrolling to channel your inner Toni Childs.

Channeling Nostalgia With This Celebrity Look: Jill Marie Jones
Jill Jones during The World Premiere of “Bruce Almighty” at Universal Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, United States. (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage)
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01 Zara Contrast Trim T-Shirt

This Zara T-shirt is an oversized version of the top Jones is wearing but, you could size it down to fit to your liking.

Available at Zara
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02 Mother Beach Club Tee

This tee from Mother is a similar fit to Jones’ above look. Additionally, it has an interesting graphic emblazoned on the front.

Available at Anthropologie
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03 Banana Republic Mya Cargo Pant

These crisp white cargo pants from Banana Republic have a summer feel. They’ll also add functionality to your recreated outfit.

Available at Banana Rebublic
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04 Lovers and Friends Angele Pant

These Lovers and Friends pants would not only work exceptionally well to copy Jill’s outfit, they’d be a useful addition to your summer wardrobe as well.

Available at Revolve
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05 Steve Madden Lizabelle Boots

These Lizabelle boots by Steve Madden are a striking resemblance to the pair Jones has with its shiny cracked leather finish.

Available at Steve Madden
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06 Dolce Vita Brown Suede Boots

These Dolce Vita shoes are a suede version of what the actress is wearing. If you’re eager to get out of your comfort zone with shoes, this pair is perfect for you.

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