Robyn Mowatt
Florence Griffith Joyner, famously known as Flo Jo, has had our hearts since she first stepped on the track. The sprinter and Olympian was known for her colorful ensembles, catsuits, and, of course, her long flamboyant nails that couldn’t even stop her from being dubbed one of the fastest women alive.
She was an inspiration to all and often the new Olympian Sha’Carri Richardson is compared to the Los Angeles native with her spin on long nails and extravagance on the track. Flo Jo’s most famous look was an all-white ensemble at the 1988 Olympic trials. She ran in a beautifully constructed outfit of a white bodysuit covered in lace layered over a running bra and white bottoms. She went on to serve many more stylish and vibrant looks in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. However, this look marked the beginning of history just at the trials unbeknownst to her, she’d won three Olympic gold medals.
In the spirit of the 2024 Olympics in Paris currently happening, we went down memory lane and reminisced on Flo Jo’s all-white look from the 1988 Olympic Trials in Indianapolis and thought of the pieces we’d use to recreate it.
To channel your inner carefree Flo Jo, keep scrolling.
01 Contour Crew Bodysuit
This Aritzia white bodysuit is a sporty option to wear on a run all while adding a level of chicness.
Available at Aritzia02 Lululemon High Neck Bodysuit
This Lululemon High Neck Bodysuit offers a comfortable and stretchy fit for a day of “running” errands and is ideal for recreating the look above.
Available at Lululemon03 Natori Lace Cutout Tights
These lace tights by Natori are similar to the pattern on Flo Jo’s and add a playful element to the recreation as well as your wardrobe.
Available at Nordstrom04 Casa Clara Violet Tight
This pair of Revolve tights have an intricate pattern to them like the Olympic sprinter’s.
Available at Revolve05 Adidas Y-3 Prime 2 Strung Sneakers
These Y-3 Adidas collaborative sneakers are a close copy of Flo Jo’s and offer a fashionable element to them as a high fashion shoe.
Available at Adidas06 Adidas Originals Samba MN Suede Sneakers
These Adidas are a classic trendy footwear option that looks similar to the one Flo Jo wore to her Olympic trial.
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