Coastal Grandmother: everything you need to know and 10 outfit ideas
Hi everyone! After a little break from our #fashionpedia column, we are back with a new episode. Today we're breaking down the Coastal Grandmother aesthetic. I'm a fan of this style because it's so effortless and chic but put together, the colors are immaculate, and they remind me of the sea, which I miss the most.
The Coastal Grandmother aesthetic has always been a thing but became a trend on TikTok thanks to Lexi Nicoleta. She coined the term to describe a lifestyle everyone could embrace by being relaxed and enjoying specific things. You don't need a coastal house or have a particular age. You welcome the coastal grandmother aesthetic if you love Nancy Meyer's movies, comfy and luxurious clothes, gardening, and healthy recipes.
It seems I'm late on this trend because it had a big hype last summer. Still, this aesthetic never goes out of style. You can always take inspiration from different aesthetics to model the life of your dreams. For example, I love gardening, healthy recipes, and comfy clothes, but my budget is tight, and I live in a city. I also love romanticizing my everyday life and wearing beautiful cottage-core-inspired dresses. Still, I also need to be practical to face daily tasks. So, even my life is a mix of different aesthetics, and that's ok because everyone can shape a personal style around multiple inspirational sources.
But let's move on with the coastal grandmother aesthetic. The general vibe of this style is slowing down and enjoying the little things. Whether it's a glass of wine in front of the sea, gardening, or cooking a simple but healthy recipe, the coastal grandmother wants to live in peace. So, her house has a beautiful but relaxing color palette, with lots of natural materials and light. Also, she has lots of plants, flowers, and a little kitchen garden that she loves to curate.
Her closet has a mix of neutrals, light colors, and lots of natural fabrics with different weights like cashmere, linen, cotton, wicker, and a little denim. Hats are her best friends because she doesn't love to get burned under the sun while gardening or walking. Her outfits could seem random, but they are curated in detail. Golden accessories, light and neutral colors wisely styled, relaxed fit are a timeless winning mix.
If you want to replicate this aesthetic and see if you love it on your body, you'll need a cashmere knit, a linen shirt, a pair of relaxed-fit trousers, a bucket hat or a raffia hat, a timeless pair of sunglasses, flat sandals, golden and understated jewelry, and a basic t-shirt. As you can see, you don't need an unlimited bank account, but you want to look for the best natural fabrics because they give you the most comfortable fit. If you want to spend less, go thrifting because you will likely find the best quality pieces at the smallest price. Since the coastal grandmother closet is essential, here are 10 outfit ideas to style a perfect look without boredom.
