The One Coastal Grandmother Trend I Swore I’d Skip (Spoiler: I Love It Now). I always thought linen was one of those fabrics—beautiful on everyone else, but maybe a little too high-maintenance and wrinkly for me. I pictured it on women with summer homes and straw totes full of fresh flowers, breezing through the farmers’ market without breaking a sweat. Dreamy? Yes. Practical for my real life? I wasn’t so sure.
Over the years, I’ve dipped a toe in. A few linen tops here and there—lightweight, breezy, and always easy to throw on with jeans. I loved those pieces, but never committed to anything full-on linen… until recently.
Then I saw it.
A matching linen vest and wide-leg pants set that felt coastal, polished, and very me. I ordered it thinking it might work for a baby shower this summer. I was nervous it would be too hot for a late May day in Miami—but I was so wrong. The outfit was perfectly breathable, flattering, and felt like such a grown-up version of summer style. Classic, effortless, and just elevated enough for a special event.
Now? I’m officially converted. I can’t wait to add more linen to my wardrobe.
The One Coastal Grandmother Trend I Swore I’d Skip (Spoiler: I Love It Now)
Why Is Linen Such a Coastal Grandmother Staple?
Linen is practically the unofficial uniform of the coastal grandmother aesthetic. Think: Diane Keaton in a Nancy Meyers movie wearing a breezy white button-down, sipping iced tea on a porch overlooking the water. It’s effortless, timeless, and made for slow mornings and sun-drenched afternoons. The natural wrinkles? Just part of the charm. Linen says, “I’m relaxed, elegant, and comfortable”—which is basically the whole point of the look. It’s easygoing but elevated, and always feels right at home by the sea.
Here Are Some Linen Pieces I’m Loving Right Now
Matching Linen Vest + Wide Leg Pant Set
This is the set that changed my mind. It’s relaxed but pulled together, and I love that I can wear the pieces separately too. (Perfect for brunches, baby showers, events, or even work meetings.)
Linen Corset Long Midi Dress
Made from 100% certified-European linen, just the way I like it. The silhouette of this long midi dress is fitted through the bust and waist, with a floaty A-line skirt. The color is pink scallop shell.
Linen Top
It’s these easy linen tops I’m living in this summer. This one is 100% certified-European linen and is cut into a cropped tank with tie-front detail. Style with linen pants, linen skirts, linen shorts…linen everything.
High-rise Linen Bermuda Shorts
A take on the season’s Bermuda short, kept things leaning rugged-utility with topstitch detailing—in 100% certified-European linen, just the way I like it. Pro tip: looks even better when you make it a set.
How I Make Linen Feel More “Me”
Tips to make linen feel coastal-chic instead of shapeless:
- Add a raffia clutch
- wear summer statement earring to elevate the look
- Lean into the relaxed vibe with simple makeup + a fresh mani & pedi (I do mine at home)
- Embrace the wrinkles—it’s part of the charm!
Now I get it. Linen isn’t about perfection—it’s about ease. About slow mornings, salty breezes, and making everyday moments feel just a little more beautiful. Consider me a linen girl for life.
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