The 13 Closet Essentials To Finally Achieve The “Coastal Grandmother" Look You’ve Always Dreamed Of
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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: $35
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 30% off using the code CANDIDLY.
Price: $165
* Gifted product
3. The Straw Bag
J.Crew Large Handknotted Packable Tote Bag*
The perfect market/beach/every-iconic-character-in-a-Nancy-Meyers-movie tote.
Price: $178
4. The Cropped Pant
Anthropologie The Colette Cropped Wide-Leg Pants by Maeve: Linen Edition*
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: $130
5. The Button-Down
J.Crew Factory Gauze Button Up 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: $47.50
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 Long, Linen Pants
Pilcro Linen Blend Skirty Sailor Wide-Leg Pants*
You knew more linen would make an appearance, didn’t you? These are our favorite-fitting linen pants. Wear it with a striped tank or a simple tee. They make everything effortlessly chic.
Price: $148
8. The Staple Tank
This perfect-fitting tank with the above pants and sandals. Foolproof!
And you can use the code CANDIDLY20 to get 20% off.
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: $98
10. The Striped Dress
Gap Poplin Smocked Midi Dress*
Gap is good again, guys. Magical things are going on ever since Zac Posen took over as creative director. Our favorite coastal dress comes from Gap Studio and sells out constantly, but take a look HERE just in case they have your size. This one, however, with its unbelievably flattering smocking and incredible size range is a close second.
Price: $53
11. The jeans
Everlane The Way-High Sailor Jean*
A perfect-fitting jean is a must. With #1 on this list? That’s called perfection.
Price: $148
12. The Espadrilles
Slip these on with anything. Poof, you’re coastal. Not to mention, these might be the most comfortable espadrilles you will ever walk in.
Price: $149
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
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