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You're a…
Coastal Grandma
Breezy linen, ocean air and life at a gentle pace.
Not you? Retake the quiz →You were made for a white porch by the sea. Your aesthetic is Coastal Grandma: breezy linen, striped sweaters, fresh flowers and the calm of someone who knows exactly how to enjoy life. You love long walks on the beach, a good cookbook and dinner with friends that lasts for hours.
You're relaxed, warm and quietly elegant. You don't rush; you savor. Your home is bright and welcoming, always ready for guests, and your friends know you'll have something lovely in the oven and a glass of something cold on the table.
Your style is classic and comfortable: soft blues, crisp whites, a straw hat and a tote bag full of peonies from the market. Keep living by the tides. Your peaceful energy is the best kind of luxury.
- Relaxed
- Welcoming
- Elegant
Your aesthetic matchDark AcademiaThey bring the stories, you bring the ocean view. Endless porch conversations.
Your perfect time of day6:00 p.m.The sun getting low, a sea breeze and dinner for friends on the table.
Get the look
How to get the Coastal Grandma look
Picture a beach house in summer: crisp linen, soft blues and nothing that wrinkles your mood.
Your color palette
- Sea salt
- Ocean
- Sand
- Navy
- Choose linen. A white button-down and loose linen pants are the uniform of the coast.
- Add a stripe. A navy-and-white striped knit is perfect for breezy evenings.
- Protect yourself in style. A wide straw hat, a canvas tote and espadrilles are all you need.
- Decorate with the sea. Blue-and-white ceramics, fresh hydrangeas and striped pillows bring the beach home.
Shop the look
Everything you need to be a Coastal Grandma
Crisp linen, soft blues and beach-house details for a breezy life.
Clothes
- Must-haveWhite linen button-down shirtAround $30The Coastal Grandma essential. Roll up the sleeves.Shop on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
- Linen drawstring pantsAround $35Comfortable, airy and perfect for the beach.Shop on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
- Navy striped knit sweaterAround $35For breezy evenings by the water.Shop on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
Accessories
- Wide-brim straw sun hatAround $20Sun protection, but make it elegant.Shop on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
- Canvas tote bagAround $20For the farmers market, the beach or a big bunch of peonies.Shop on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
- Espadrille flatsAround $35The summer shoe of seaside towns.Shop on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
Home decor
- Blue and white ceramic vaseAround $25Classic and fresh, especially filled with hydrangeas.Shop on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
- Striped linen pillow coversAround $20An easy way to bring beach-house style to your sofa.Shop on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
- Woven seagrass basketsAround $30Storage that looks like it belongs in a beach house.Shop on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
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