Coastal Grandmother Summer Style Guide For Women Over 50
Pour yourself a glass of iced tea and fluff that couch throw, because today we’re going full Coastal Grandmother Summer Style, and I am here for it. Think natural fabrics, relaxed silhouettes, and the kind of outfits you could wear while strolling a farmer’s market or rearranging your hydrangeas. Inspired by Nancy Meyers movies, Diane Keaton’s wardrobes, and the clean, calm of a beach house with cozy interiors, this trend is all about linen, layers, and ease, not to mention button-downs, neutrals, and lots of coastal grandma vibes.
So let’s build that coastal grandmother wardrobe together, one breezy piece at a time.
Talbots Breezy Button-Up & Jeans Combo
This look captures that effortlessly polished Coastal Grandmother vibe we all love, easy, elegant, and unfussy. The Talbots Sweater Vest and matching Cardigan have that soft, breathable feel you want on warm, breezy days, and the neutral tones make them easy to layer with other pieces. I paired them with straight-leg jeans that have just enough structure to feel put-together without being stiff.
J.Jill Shirtdress & Shrug Set
Talk about classic Coastal Grandmother charm! This lightweight Shirtdress from J.Jill gives off all the right beach house energy. It’s breezy, easy to wear, and just structured enough to make you feel like you could host brunch or pop into your favorite local bookstore. I layered it with a soft Knit Shrug that adds a bit of warmth without taking away from that windswept, linen look. I added cork sandals to keep the casual, breezy style, perfect for strolling along the beach.
Here is the back of the Shrug. I’m wearing an S/L, but I ordered the XL/3X because I want an oversized vibe. I’ll send back the one I end up not liking.
Talbots Linen Striped Boxy Shirt
This relaxed button-down is a staple of the whole look, easy, breathable, and totally Grandmother-approved. The cotton-linen blend gives it texture without bulk, and those soft coastal stripes? Perfecto. Wear it with linen pants, a straw tote, and oversized sunnies, and you’ve got a Nancy Meyers film outfit in the wild.
Talbots Linen Blend Collared Shirt – Sea Cross Dye
This Linen Blend Shirt is all about simplicity with just the right amount of polish. The blend of cotton and linen creates a soft drape that flatters without clinging, and the V-neck is very flattering. I’d wear this to a patio lunch, a bookstore run, or just to feel cute while I flip through recipes I’m not actually going to cook.
Talbots Organic Cotton & Linen Johnny Collar Sweater
LOVE. This cozy, lightweight Johnny Collar Sweater is perfect for those slightly breezy evenings near the ocean (or the fan by your sofa, ha!). The earthy tones and subtle stripes scream coastal grandmother style, like something you’d wear while setting out cheese and crackers for your book club. The cotton-linen blend gives it breathability while keeping it feeling luxe.
Amazon Oversized Batwing Sleeve Knit Sweater
If Diane Keaton had an Amazon cart, this would be in it. This chunky Knit Sweater has that slouchy-but-stylish silhouette we love, and it layers beautifully over tank tops or a shirt dress. It’s the kind of sweater you wear barefoot on the porch while reading a hardcover novel and sipping something with a lemon slice in it. Yes, it’s dramatic. And yes, we love that for us.
J.Jill Linen Seamed Striped Dress
One of the hallmarks of the coastal grandma style is the soft neutral colors. This oatmeal Striped Dress is saved from being too basic by the slanted blue stripes. Yes, it’s sleeveless, but a simple cardigan would work great with this. It’s a linen and rayon blend, and machine washable. Awesome!
J.Jill Pure Jill Linen Pintucked Dress
This Linen Pintucked Dress is soft, simple, and full of that relaxed lifestyle feel. The pintuck detail gives it a little structure without ruining the easy flow, and the linen fabric is breathable, perfect for hot days when you still want to look like you tried. Pair it with slides or low-profile sneakers for that casual chic coastal grandmother outfit that looks great picking hydrangeas or heading to brunch.
Old Navy Linen-Blend Pull-On Shorts
This Linen-Blend Shirtdress has coastal vibes written all over it. The vertical stripes are slimming (bless), the linen fabric is breezy, and the whole thing just looks like it’s perfect for staring at the ocean from a wrap-around porch. I’d wear this with flat sandals and a wide-brim hat, and probably say things like, “These peaches are just divine.” lol
Amazon Linen Wide-Leg Pants
These Wide-Leg Pants are your go-to pants, chic, soft, and they go with everything from tanks to cashmere cardigans. The flowy silhouette flatters the waist and hips, and that elastic waistband? Gotta give it bonus points for comfort. Perfect for a beach walk, a grocery run, or simply curling up on the sofa with a beach read.
Cole Haan Marlee Fisherman Footbed Sandals
These Sandals are a vibe! The fisherman style is trending right now, but it’s also a classic that fits perfectly in a coastal grandmother wardrobe. The cushioned footbed gives maximum comfort for strolls through the grocery store or long afternoons on the patio. I love pairing them with wide-leg linen pants or a floaty dress, and of course, don’t forget the straw tote.
So there you have it, your guide to embracing the Coastal Grandmother Summer Style. If you’re inspired by Diane Keaton, dreaming of patios and totes, or just craving a wardrobe full of natural fabrics, this aesthetic is about mood, comfort, and timeless charm.
Now go make yourself some iced tea, slip into something linen, and let’s romanticize our lives like we’re living in a Nancy Meyers film. Ha! Which piece are you adding to your wardrobe first?
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😊This is my style-love all these outfits
🙂 I love the concept of coastal grandmother but I struggle with actually applying it to my closet. Why? Not sure.
I love the sea cross dye color and anything with blue stripes. 🙂
🙂 Love the shrug.
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That’s why I mentioned it several times in the article.
😊I like the Talbot’s outfit. I love linen. I wore my linen pants today and had a coastal grandma look.
😊 love the coastal grandma look. Want to be a coastal grandma! Lol
🙂 Love the coastal vibes.
I like the relaxed style. 🙂 Found it!
😊 love the organic vest and cardigan
Love the look! The shrug is amazing!
😀 didn’t find it and Nice! beach grandmother vibes
🙂. I love the coastal grandma look!!
🙂 love the coastal grandmother vibe. have been working on adding items to my wardrobe for a year or more.
Perfect for the summer. 😊
Found it.
Very cute ideas
😊I do love Nancy Meyer’s style. The first outfit with the organic sweater and wide leg pants is my favorite.
🙂 Cute outfits
The classic neutrals of Coastal Grandmother vibes are ALWAYS stylish! Really like the olive/sage Talbot’s striped Johnny-collar sweater you showcased here. Love it in the stone color I saw on the Talbot’s website, too!
Some people really pull this look off well. I’m not one of them! LOL! Didn’t find the 🙂 oh well.
Found it!😀 A great collection of neutrals. Picked up the maxi dress and shrug. I have hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Disease plus no pituitary gland or adrenal glands. I take a lot of prescription medications. I take all of my morning drugs at one time every morning. And I have a bedtime medicine bag by my bed that I take at night. I also take Magnesium at night to help with my very poor sleep habits. I have ordered a couple of your recommendations. You can add Turmeric in your morning coffee. I add a little salt to cut the bitterness, cocoa and turmeric. Delicious!
😀. Love the linen wide leg pants.
🙂 Love Coastal Grandmother style (easy breezy neutrals but more linen blends, cotton blends to avoid ironing)
😀 Palazzo Pants in my amazon cart
🙂 Nice linen outfits
Love the JJill dresses😊
😊Love the look of all these styles! Thanks for sharing.
🙂 I prefer a more fitted look
😊 I like the batwing sweater. Yes, I can see Diane Keaton wearing it🤗 I’m not a fan of linen.
☺️ Love the coastal grandmother style!
😊 I like the first outfit with the cardigan, vest and pants. Looks nice on you.
Love the coastal look☺️
🙂I love the coastal grandma vibe! I live on the coast so it’s a perfect look for me.
I love linen wide leg pants. I have a pair from Old Navy and recently Costco of all places.
😃 All of the JJill dresses are so nice! I have some Coastal Grandma items in my closet and I didn’t realize it until I read this post.
😀 Love this style, wish they had petite
🙂 Where do I find the Old Navy Linen Pull-on shorts you have listed over the Old Navy blue striped dress?
I love the relaxed styles…
Judy, I don’t have any shorts listed, so you must have seen an ad pop up.
🙂 Everything looks so comfortable!
Nice choices. 😀
🙂 I’m chuckling at the name of it since we’re all trying NOT to look like grandmas. ha. But I’m here for this. That first outfit is “fire,” as the kids say (do they still say that?). I’m also laughing at the price of some thinking about working on a flower garden in $200 outfits. lol! I’m in on anything linen…so grandma me!
I love the coastal grandmother style! 🙂
🙂 Love the casual but elegant vibe.
🙂 Thanks for the selections. I like the striped shirt!
I love the linen, but curious how folks make it so that it doesn’t look like you’re wearing a bedsheet. Linen always wrinkles on me as soon as I put it on, no matter how much ironing I do. Would love some guidance on that…
Lena, linen wrinkles. You might find some that wrinkles less than others, but the “charm” of linen is in the wrinkles. Lol!
🙂 I like the costal grandma look for my steamy river valley summers. Our temps will will hot and humid during July and August, so floaty is more comfortable. Have a blessed week!
🙂 Like the coastal grandmother style.
Some cute ideas!
Found it
🙂 I like the look of linen but don’t buy it because of how easily it wrinkles.
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Absolutely love the cardigan and vest outfit.
I have a pair of the linen pants so comfy.
🙂 love linen in the summer.
: ) Love the looks.
🙂sandals look comfy
☺️I really like the shirt dress and shrug
😊I love linen but I don’t like to iron linen.
😊Thanks for sll the great suggestions. I love the striped Old Navy dress
Coastal Grandma is so fun to follow. Such classic, natural materials. I’m loving a lot of the pieces shown. Had to laugh at the Diane Keaton sweater look. You are so correct as I could see her in that sweater!
I did not find the 😀but I do love linen.
🙂 So many great choices🤯😍! Love this laid back vibe! And “these peaches are just divine” will be my new catchphrase for anything good!!
Good Luck Tania with your supplements.
I purchased the Talbots organic vest a few months ago, I wear it with a crisp 3/4 sleeve white blouse from Chicos under it and it looks great with a pair of wide leg jeans. Summer still has not arrived her in the northeast, sadly. Looking forward to wearing beautiful light airy linen.
😉Linen, yes! I love the dress.
😊 This style looks good on you! I like the shirt dresses.
😉Linen, yes!
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Love all these! How do I keep from looking sloppy when I wear this style? I feel like I just look frumpy if I try these relaxed, wrinkly clothes…
I’m 5’3” and wear XL/14-16 for reference.
Thanks!
Tania you must have read my mind this morning!! I’ve been looking into taking more supplements to help with those pesky aging things that keep popping up and your article helped a lot. I too take a thyroid medication so I have to wait in the morning for coffee although most days I only make it 50 minutes :). And I’ve been shopping for coastal grandmother clothes and the pieces you show are perfect. Thanks for making everything so much simpler. Take care.
Barbara, I was always told 30 minutes, so I’ve never waited longer. I’ve been taking the same dosage for YEARS, and I have it checked yearly.
😀reminds me of Diane Ladd in TV show Chesapeake Shores, the way they had her styled! Comfy!
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I like the white pants from Talbots along with the cardigan and vest.
🙂 the neutral colors are nice for summer.
found it!
I like your first outfit the best! Doesn’t the sea calm you down? Does me!
I love just sitting and watching the waves. It is very calming.
Found it 🙂 Coastal Grandma look is great when you live in Florida!
😊 Love the organic sweater!
😀love the grandmother style description! Lovely styles
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Love all the linen outfits.
I hate to be a negative Nancy, but this is one style that I won’t be embracing. The only look I like a little is the wide leg pant and fitted top. The rest of the looks strike me as sloppy.
lol 😂 Comfort and relaxed style doesn’t mean sloppy. It is a trend, but you can choose to not participate in it.
Great vibe! 😃