Fashionistas everywhere are loving Coastal Grandmother Style. And you don’t have to be a grandma to love it! In fact, the phrase was coined by a young 26-year old California TikTok influencer named Lex Nicoleta.
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What is Coastal Grandmother Style?
Think Diane Keaton, Meryl Streep, and Martha Stewart relaxing at home (or on a movie set) and you can probably peg this laid-back aesthetic.
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I have heard the style described as “mature luxury.” The simple lines, sophisticated fabrics, and neutral or monochromatic colors lend themselves to quite a timeless flair.
Elements of CG
The elements of Coastal Grandma happen to be several of the elements I wrote about in my last blog titled Australian Summer Style: A Season Ahead. (Those Aussies really are ahead of the style curve.)
- Natural Fabrics/Linen
- Uncomplicated lines
- Geometric/unfussy accessories
Think: sand and water, light, white, cool blues, and fresh neutrals.
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How to Get the Look
- Linen dresses/skirts/pants
- Chinos or khaki cropped pants
- Loose trousers
- Denim dress
- Flat sandals or canvas sneakers
- Whites mixed with light tan
- Straw bags or large canvas tote
- Simple jewelry or beads
- Sheer, lightweight kimonos
- Chambray
- Button-down shirt for layering
- Oversized neutral knit cardigan (for cooler days)
- Sunglasses
- Straw hat or bucket hat
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You don’t have to live on a beach–or be a grandmother–to wear this classic, easy style.
Maybe you are already a Chic Coastal Grandma–and you didn’t even know it!
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Tell us what you think about this look. Would you wear it?
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4 Comments
Where do you find these garments in Waco? On line?
Wanda,
I believe you can find many of these pieces at stores like Chico”s, J Crew, and Banana Republic. Basics like khaki cropped pants and cotton buttoned-down shirts are also available at Dillard’s.
I would absolutely wear all listed. I have a lot of linen. Need those cropped khakis. “Coastal Grandma”…I’m in!!!
Laura,
I love it, too.
Casual but very chic.
I mean, who doesn’t want to look like Diane Keaton?
Thanks for writing.