Coastal Grandma style is a trend I can get behind, because it’s not really a trend at all. It’s all about timeless classics in natural tones and a comfortable fit. What’s not to love?
If you are still wondering… “what is coastal grandma style?” Think laid back basics in neutral tones. Linen button downs. Oversized menswear sweaters. Cable knits. Sun hats. Relaxed and comfortable denim. A practical shoe. Classic sunglasses.
My Coastal Grandmother, Nancy Meyers inspired aesthetic really came out last year on my trip to Puglia, Italy. It was very hot and we were driving along the coast to a new city or town almost every day. I wanted to pack low maintenance items that would still look cute a bit wrinkled and straight from a suitcase. Coastal grandma style essentials are easy to dress and up and down, throw them over a swimsuit with a baseball hat or add a statement earring for dinner with heels.
My packing list was oversized white button downs, natural linen pants and shorts, a jute tote, a neutral sandal, classic black sunglasses and a simple black swimsuit. I wore this combination of items on repeat all summer long and will probably do the same again this summer.
I couldn’t resist this white bucket hat on an end of season sale in Lecce at a textile shop called Uru. I came for their linen placements and cocktail napkins spotted at our hotel earlier in the trip and left with this cute and slightly coastal grandma style hat.
To round out my coastal grandma capsule wardrobe for summer, I just picked up a striped white and navy brooks brothers men’s sweater on sale last weekend for about $30. 100% cotton and a serious deal. I plan to wear it all summer long with linen shorts, over swimsuits, tucked into classic denim. I’ve been searching for the perfect oversized, lightweight, slightly nautical summer sweater for at least a year and I think this is it. I can’t find it on their site anymore unfortunately. Here’s a similar style striped navy and white sweater for under $20 on Amazon.
If you can’t imagine yourself wearing it in a few years, skip it. But if any of these pieces seem like the kind of summer wardrobe staples you will wear over and over on your warm weather adventures, I highly suggest making these coastal casual chic pieces a part of your summer style rotation.
my coastal grandma style essentials for summer 2023
