The 13 Closet Essentials To Finally Achieve The “Coastal Grandmother" Look You’ve Always Dreamed Of
by The Candidly Team
Did we invent this term? No.
Do we wish we did because all we’ve ever done is lust after every piece of clothing in every frame of Diane Keaton laugh/crying on every beach and copper pot-laden kitchen? Yes.
We are tired of chasing unflattering clothing trends and feeling stupid in them. We just want to wear gauzy cottons and striped shirts and cozy cardigans while hauling around straw bags brimming with farmers-market wildflowers.
We feel that this is a reasonable desire.
If this is also your desire, these 13 pieces will take you there.
1. The Striped Shirt
J. Crew Classic Mariner Cloth Boatneck T-shirt
So utterly coastal we don’t really have to explain it, do we?
Price: $49.50
2. The Joggers
Cozy Earth Women’s Bamboo Jogger Pant
We squeeze a jogger/lounge pant/legging into everything in our lives and this is no exception. These are, without hesitation, the chicest, most comfortable, and most flattering joggers on earth. See them on a real human being HERE. Not to mention, Cozy Earth was kind enough to give us an exclusive code just for you. Get 35% off using the code CANDIDLY.
Price: $165
3. The Straw Bag
The perfect market/beach/every-iconic-character-in-a-Nancy-Meyers-movie tote.
Price: $90 - $118
4. The Cropped Pant
Maeve The Colette Cropped Wide-Leg Pants
Do. Not. Be. Afraid. Of. Light. Colored. Pants. They are the cornerstone of your wildest grandmotheriest dreams. The key is to wear underwear the color of your skin and you’re golden. These pants also happen to be the most flattering, smoothing pants in existence. Note: they also come in a SEA of other coastally appropriate colors.
Price: $120
5. The Button-Down
J. Crew Classic-Fit Soft Gauze Shirt
J. Crew in-person stores? Ghastly. J. Crew online? A revelation. The size range is a dream, and we love this airy, gauzy button down in lieu of crisp cotton for the warmer months.
Price: $45 - $89.50
6. The Sandals
Everlane The Day Crossover Sandal
A luxe leather sandal that keeps our precious feet supremely comfortable as we trot along any beachside or boardwalk. But honestly, they feel so divine, we struggle daily to reach for any other shoe.
Price: $98
7. The Linen Pants
Madewell The Harlow Wide-Leg Pant in 100% Linen
You knew linen would make an appearance, didn’t you? These were already our favorite-fitting, everyday linen pants in their usual range of pretty colors but the stripe (which just came out) makes everything so effortlessly chic.
Price: $88
8. The Striped Tank
This perfect-fitting tank with the above pants and sandals. Foolproof!
Price: $38
9. The Straw Hat
J. Crew Wide-Brim Packable Straw Hat
A packable hat is the single most genius invention. And a straw hat is a must for when you have a full day of collecting smooth, white rocks on the beach. It’s also one of the easiest ways to take an otherwise simple outfit and make it really sing.
Price: $35.50 - $69.50
10. The Shirt Dress
J. Crew Capitaine Shirtdress In Linen
Wear this open over your best swimsuit to master what it means to be poolside chic. Wear it belted with the most minimalist of sandals and you’re all set for town. Or wear it buttoned up and loose if you’re going out for a sumptuous surf and turf dinner and don’t want to feel encumbered by anything even near your waist.
Price: $69.50 - $128
11. The jeans
Everlane The Way-High Sailor Jean
A perfectly fitting jean is a must. With #1 on the list? That’s called perfection.
Price: $128
12. The Espadrilles
J. Crew Canvas Espadrille Wedges
Wear these with the aforementioned outfit. Poof, you’re coastal.
Price: $59.50
13. The Cable-knit Sweater
Quince 100% Organic Cotton Oversized Cable Cardigan
It’s giving Kat from Mystic Pizza vibes. And if you know that reference, you are on exactly the right website.
Price: $70
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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