Joanna Gaines's Most Outdated Outfits Of All Time

Joanna Gaines has mastered the art of farmhouse chic fashion, and her style totally reflects her down-to-earth personality. While her husband Chip Gaines is more boisterous and outspoken, Joanna has a soft-spoken approach, which fans have observed on their HGTV show, "Fixer Upper." It's clear from her design aesthetic that the mom of three loves a rustic look, which some might consider old-fashioned, much like many of her clothing picks. Not one for trying daring, avant-garde creations, Joanna leans more toward lived-in jeans, cozy sweaters, and knee-high boots.

There's nothing wrong with having a go-to uniform, but Joanna Gaines recycles her 'fits so often that they become outdated. We all know that trends come and go, so folks have to keep up with the sartorial times. And, while fashion fads return, such as bellbottoms popularized in the '70s, which Joanna has completely embraced, many of her looks are just out of style.

We get that overalls are the denim trend that's Hailey Bieber-approved, but Joanna Gaines's take on the trend looks freshly picked from a '70s thrift store. The trend these days is loose and baggy, with fashionistas opting to style them with cute crop tops or frilly blouses. However, Gaines opted for form-fitting overalls that featured slightly flared legs and frayed hems. Combined with the stacked platform sandals, the designer was dressed more for a casual disco than a work event. A brighter-colored shirt and sleek loafers would have done wonders for updating Gaines's look.

When "Gossip Girl" came out in 2007, the popularity of schoolgirl style skyrocketed, which was no surprise with Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen making plaid skirts look oh-so chic. Sadly, Joanna Gaines didn't get the memo that the show ended in 2012, and ended up wearing her version of the private school uniform three years later. With her gray wool skirt, plaid jacket, and opaque black tights, Gaines took this trend way a little too literally. Add a headband, and she would fit right in at Constance Billard.

Was Joanna Gaines fixing up her old dorm room? It certainly appeared that way when she shared a selfie wearing an oversized blue hoodie, ripped jeans (which are an outdated denim trend in 2025), and a baseball hat. Standing on dirty checkered floors in a room with no other decoration than a cone-shaped wall sconce, Gaines looked like a freshman ready to move in. Sure, she's known for her casual fashion, but her outfit, combined with a pair of really old sneakers, certainly felt indicative of someone hunkering down to study for midterms.

There isn't a ruffled maxi dress that Joanna Gaines doesn't love, so it's unsurprising that she donned one with a button-up bodice and a dizzying array of floral prints. It's hard to look modern when you're wearing this style, and Gaines looked right at home churning butter on a farmstead, singing "Home on the Range." Perhaps the Magnolia founder was so inspired by the floral wallpapers she so happens to love that she gravitated toward this dress, but floral prints and ruffles just scream coastal grandmother. Gaines needs some spring 2025 trends to update her wardrobe, stat.

During the '90s, hip-hop artists took to rolling one leg of their pants up, and the look became a street-style trend everywhere. It seems Joanna Gaines was nostalgic for the days of LL Cool J and Run DMC's old school lines, as she emulated the look while standing next to her husband, Chip Gaines, who had both of his legs rolled up. Were they just appreciating the fresh breeze on their calves or about to break into the running man? It remains a mystery to this day.