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May 12, 2022

I Was Ready for "Coastal-Grandma Chic" Before TikTok Existed—11 Items to Buy

by Judith Jones

Finally, I feel seen. TikTok has brought us plenty of fashion trends since it came into existence but none speaks to me more than the "coastal grandma" aesthetic—a term coined by TikToker Lex Nicoleta, which is characterized by a crisp, affluent summertime lifestyle of an older woman that you'd easily picture in a Nancy Meyers movie—dressed in loose, breezy, and cozy classics set in the backdrop of a quaint coastal town.

Of course, you don't have to be a grandma, or wealthy, or live by the coast to be a coastal grandma. It's a vibe that embodies living the good, slow life—think wearing breezy button-downs, linen pants, bucket hats, and sumptuous sweaters while enjoying fresh oysters and a glass of wine. It's about attending book clubs, growing your own vegetables, and having a set of freshly laundered guest towels on a bed with good linens… you get the picture!

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@jordanrisa

Nothing embodies the coastal grandma aesthetic quite like a breezy button-down. A crisp white one is a no-brainer but sky blue hues and stripes are also perfect too.

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@basictouch

A bucket hat is a "coastal grandmacore" essential. Think Diane Keaton in Something's Gotta Give, and you've nailed it.

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@anoukyve

Whether it's on a sweater or shirt, crisp and clean nautical stripes embody the aesthetic perfectly. Just add a glass of vino.

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@hannahcrosskey

From loose linen pants to shorts and shirts, the effortlessly elegant fabric always adds an understated luxe touch to your outfits.

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@ericadavies

You're not a coastal grandma if you don't own a sumptuous, soft cardigan to throw on over your button-downs and breezy maxi dresses. Perfect for summer evenings in the garden.