The Quiet-Luxury Crowd Flocks to Nantucket This Time of Year—31 Items They Pack
Before this month, I had never been to Nantucket. I'd certainly heard of it, but because the tiny island only stretches across about five miles of land, it's difficult to get to and even harder to find a place to crash at. One thing I knew about Nantucket, though, without having any further introduction is that it is a very popular travel destination for those who naturally fall among the quiet-luxury crowd. Long before this rising aesthetic ever became "trendy," there was a set of East Coasters who chose to invest in quality pieces, whether that means Aritzia or Loro Piana, and stroll the cobblestone Nantucket streets.
I am currently writing to you from Nantucket, and for me, this place was a "love at first sight" kind of thing. The island itself feels like a private club that has a collection of codes and secrets that you only get to know about when you come here. I got so much style inspiration from the well-dressed residents of the island that come here during high season and never wear anything too flashy. From linen pants to modest yet flattering swimwear, explore my Nantucket packing list below, and don't be afraid to embody the Nantucket aesthetic from home.
This is the best piece of jewelry I packed for my trip, and it's under $50.
I used this Vineyard Vines tote the entire weekend, and it fit everything perfectly. A lot of woven bags are too flimsy, but this one was so well crafted.
These post-recovery sandals helped me walk away from the pickleball courts with so much comfort. I'm obsessed with them.
If my sunglasses aren't lined with 23-karat gold frames, I don't want them.
There's no better place to pull off a one-piece than this island.
This is your sign to swap your boring tank top out for something like this.
Seashell-inspired earrings fit right in on the beaches that are lined with unique-looking stones.
Buy these for your favorite pickleball-playing friend to sleep in peacefully.
Sturdy sandals will serve you well on cobblestone-lined streets.
Sofia Richie wore a dress just like this from The Row, and I'm still thinking about it.
Sperry's iconic boat shoes are having a major comeback, and this was evident on the island.
Something about this silhouette just screams luxury to me oh so quietly.
I just bought my first pair of Reeboks, and they're so dang comfortable.
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Sierra Mayhew was always destined to work in fashion, but she didn't know it at first. Growing up with no choice but to wear a rotation of school uniforms and activewear, her love for fashion really blossomed when she moved away for college and was able to finally define her very own personal style. Shortly thereafter, she interned at Elle magazine and instantly knew that editorial was for her. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, she worked for ShopBazaar, contributing regularly to Bazaar.com, and finally made her way to Who What Wear, where she is an associate editor. When she’s not working, you can catch her always trying to catch a flight, rollerblading through New York City traffic, or exploring the latest luxury vintage boutique.
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