While Jess and Sammy might have been crowned the [1] "Love Island" 2023 winners, we all know the real victor of the series: Maya Jama's wardrobe. The TV presenter, who took over from Laura Whitmore [2] after the 2022 season ended, wowed viewers for a final time with her show-stopping look on "The Reunion" after a whole series of gorgeous outfits that had viewers frantically Googling where to purchase the pieces. The star dazzled in a sequin bralette mini dress by CULT MIA, which she teamed with sheer black tights.
Working with stylist Rhea Francois [3] throughout the series, Jama welcomed the brand new batch of Islanders [4] on 5 June in not one, not two, but three lust-worthy looks. Extreme cutouts were the trend as she chose crochet, mesh, and knots to wow viewers. And she didn't let standards slip for the rest of the season, culminating in a stunning black lace bustier gown for the live finale on 31 July.
While Jama is currently single [5], she has been praised for her down-to-earth nature while helping the Islanders find their match. Away from the show, she's adopted the Barbiecore trend in Thailand in a pink bikini [6], become a brand ambassador for Rimmel [7], and rocked a sheer bridal gown in Cannes [8]. So Jama's wardrobe firmly has a place on our Pinterest boards.
Take a look back over where to shop Jama's "Love Island" outfits this summer, as well as some affordable options to recreate her looks.
— Additional reporting by Gabriella Ferlita
CULT MIA Eternity Crystal Black Dress [10] (£990)
Misspap Bandage Diamante Trim Underbust Mini Dress [11] (£44, originally £55)
Jama arguably saved her best look for the live "Love Island" finale. To front the live show, she wore a black Aadnevik dress complete with plunging neckline, corseted bodice and leather trims. The sheer, ruffled skirt was adorned with a metallic sheen and a thigh-high split. Jama kept her new honey-hued hair down and curly as she added a statement cross necklace for added gothic effect.
Aadnevik Lace Bustier Gown [12] (£9,500)
Miss Selfridge Bandeau Lace Detail Frill Maxi Dress [13] ((£75)
Maya Jama "Love Island" Outfits 2023
Jama stepped into the villa for the penultimate time on 30 July in a shimmering outfit that was certainly final week worthy. Dressed in sequinned co-ord consisting of a crop top and high-waisted mini skirt by Annie's Ibiza x Cleo Peppiatt, the host kept her hair down and curly for maximum volume. Another bombshell entrance from Jama in a look that did not disappoint.
Annie's x Clio Peppiatt Vittoria Two-Set [14] (£1,350)
Nasty Gal All Over Diamonte Two Piece Set [15] (£90, originally £119)
Maya Jama "Love Island" Outfits 2023
Maya Jama looked stunning on 23 July's episode of "Love Island: Aftersun". The presenter modelled a plunging, cutout drape dress by Christopher Esber in "bottle green". With her hair styled into a chic high ponytail, the star joined the latte makeup trend [16] with soft brown hues. Accessorising her goddess-worthy look, she added a pair of chunky gold hoop earrings and gold bangles on her arms.
Christopher Esber's Vivenda Drape Front Dress in Bottle Green [17] (£785)
Windsor's Easy Decision V-Neck Cutout Maxi Dress in Olive [18] (£43)
Nobody's Child's Green Halter Neck Mock-Crochet Midi Dress [21] (£65)
Maya Jama "Love Island" Outfits 2023
Appearing on "Love Island: Aftersun" with islander veteran Indiyah Polack, the presenter was indeed a lady in red in a plunging red ruched dress by Maygel Coronel. The look featured floral details on the shoulder straps, whilst the bottom of the dress boasted ruffles. She opted for classy eyeliner and lipgloss for her makeup look, whilst her hair was styled in loose curls.
Maygel Coronel's Alejandra Maxi Dress [22] (£445)
Club L London's Adele Red Ruched Fishtail Cami Maxi Dress [23] (£85)
Maya Jama "Love Island" Outfits 2023
It's billed as one of the most dramatic recouplings in "Love Island" history as Jama headed back into the villa to present the post-Casa Amor reunion. Wearing a white Grace Ling white skirt, previously worn by J Lo, she looked every inch a woman who means business. The cutout draped skirt came complete with string to hold it up, while the host added a white bikini bralette, and kept her hair down and flowing.
Grace Ling Square Lower Back Plate [24] (£1032) and Grace Ling Verterbrae Bralette [25] (£312)
Club L London Tender Kiss White High Waist Thigh Split Maxi Skirt [26] (£45) and Club L London White Knot One Shoulder Bralette [27] (£30)
Miaou Deville Corset in White [29] (£164, originally £273)
Miaou Moni Skirt in White [30] (£124, originally £177)
Urban Outfitters Layla Lace Up Broderie Tank Top [31] (£39).
Asos's Drape Front Broderie Midi Skirt in White [32] (£64, originally £85).
Maya Jama "Love Island" Outfits 2023
Heading back into the villa, Jama opted for a sexy, yet chic little black dress. The form-fitting Nensi Dosaka design came complete with a cutout section across her abs as the strapless style accentuated her chest. Worn with sleek straight hair, she oozed sultry sophistication.
Nensi Dojaka Strapless cutout stretch-jersey maxi dress [33] (£1096, originally £1565)
Nasty Gal Premium Bandage Cut Out Midi Dress [34] (£64, originally £85)
Rent it at Annie's Ibiza. 1990s Jean-Paul Gaultier Iconic "Cone Bust" Blush Peach Corset Dress [35] (£100)
House of CB La Fayette Blush Satin Quilted Corset Dress [36] (£109)
Maya Jama "Love Island" Outfits 2023
Returning to the villa at the end of episode 1, Jama took her look up a notch in a stunning Balmain blue dress with extreme cutouts. The multi-knot dress came with an asymmetric neckline and Jama added dramatic eyeliner to give the look added sex appeal. So much so, that social media was set alight with viewers calling her "stunning" and "the moment".
Balmain Ays Knit Dress [37] (£3,895)
Club L London Seychelles Royal Blue Plunge Neck Ruched Side Dress [38] (£55)
Maya Jama "Love Island" Outfits 2023
Just hours before the first episode of the 2023 summer series, Jama wowed in a sheer-panelled knitted dress by George Trochopoulos. The backless, halterneck number came with white and mesh stripes to subtly reveal a little skin. She made the look even more glam by adding a red lip and gold hoop earrings while posing on a yacht, setting the bar for the best of the series.
George Trochopoulos Nude Stripe Dress [39] (£400)
Meshki Scoop Neck Knit Midi Dress [40] (£49)
Cult Gaia Accalia Crochet Gown [41] (£2,454)
Mango Halter Neck Crochet Dress [42] (£50)
Maya Jama "Love Island" Outfits 2023
In promo shots for the 2023 "Love Island" summer series, Jama channelled the Barbiecore trend. Wearing a fuchsia pink, corseted minidress by Rozie Corsets, the dress comes with a sweetheart neckline. Teamed with matching pink diamonté mules and her wavy hair swept to one side, her first look for the summer was seriously stylish.
Rozie Corsets Slim-fit Sweetheart-neck Stretch-satin Minidress [43] (£590)
& Other Stories Ruffled Strappy Minidress [44] (£65)
For the Casa Amor recoupling, Jama pulled out all the stops for the occasion. Wearing a red satin cutout body suit by LaQuan Smith (the second time she's worn the designer during the series) with a matching red maxi skirt with thigh-high slit, the presenter certainly turned heads. The bodysuit itself included an asymmetric sleeve, multiple cutout sections, and a backless tie, which was teamed with velvet wrap skirt. She added scultpural heels and sported a half-up hairdo with simple gold hoops.
Bringing a whole new literal meaning to the naked dress, Jama oozed sex appeal as she re-entered the villa to surprise the Islanders with a double dumping. Wearing a custom-made maxi dress by Spanish brand Syndical Chamber, Jama's halterneck dress featured a printed naked body with 3D crease effect. She swept her hair back into a low ponytail that with a side parting that was then given extra volume with full curls. Jama finished the look with matching orange-toned smokey eyes and gloss lips for a look that was, quite simply, fire.
Why have two outfit changes when you can have three? Before announcing there would be a new bombshell arrival in episode 1, Jama changed into a seriously sexy black cutout dress from Monot, the brand she previously wore at the Brits 2022. The halterneck dress, by Monot, features a hip-high split and string cutouts at the chest. With a half-up hairdo and simple hoop earrings, it was the perfect choice to end the episode. It might have been windy out in South Africa, but Jama's outfit blew us away.
Also in episode one, Jama chooses a red hot crochet look from Crolage to exit the helicopter. Pairing the bra top and mini skirt with a vampish red lip, it was certainly one way to make a lasting impression!
During the launch episode, Jama joined the winter "Love Island" 2023 cast [47] to get the flirting started, and her entrance outfits did not disappoint. Wearing a plunging tie-dye printed maxi dress with ruffles at the hem and a studded halterneck, her outfit was perfectly pitched for the occasion. Sexy, yet sophisticated, the Roberto Cavalli dress is from the resort 2023 collection, so not currently available to buy. Her hair was kept down with soft waves as she sported winged eyeliner and a nude lip setting the tone for the highly anticipated series.
