Linen is my go-to fabric during the summer months, and it also happens to be an essential part of the coastal grandmother wardrobe. Since it seems to be the trend of the summer, I wanted to share three ways to style a pair of white linen pants. Although I typically am not one for following trends, I will always make room for a trend that makes you feel like the main character of a Nancy Meyers film.
BUTTON UP // LINEN PANTS // STRAW TOTE // BLUE LINEN MULES
What I love about coastal grandmother inspired outfits is how effortlessly put together they look. An oversized striped button-up is a simple way to dress up a pair of linen pants for an everyday uniform. Style with mules and a straw basket tote for the perfect summer look fit for a trip to the farmers market or dinner al fresco.
SUNGLASSES // BUCKET HAT // SWEATER // LINEN PANTS // SANDALS
One of my favorite summer traditions is taking a sunset stroll after dinner on vacation. It’s honestly my ideal way to wind down and end the day. Since It’s usually a little chillier during the evening at the beach, tossing on a cozy sweater with linen pants is a great outfit choice. Of course, this coastal grandmother look wouldn’t be complete without a canvas bucket hat.
SWIMSUIT // SUNHAT // LINEN PANTS // CANVAS TOTE // WHITE SLIDES
Linen pants also make a great coverup for a day at the beach or pool. They’re perfect to pop on over a one-piece swimsuit for an afternoon lunch run but light enough to wear laying out in the sun when you want a little more coverage. Style this pool day outfit with a beach bag (I love this canvas tote), slides, and a hat. This straw hat is under $35 and has a cute blue and white striped ribbon.
SHOP THE OUTFITS
The post dinner walks on vacation are my favorite!!! Love all the looks!
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Coming from FL the first two outfits seem like winter clothes, ha.
You should be lauded for your strong sense of self. Many older mothers purposely try to appear younger, and here you are choosing a more matronly “Grandmother” style wardrobe, and showcasing your grey hair. Good for you for embracing the aging process!
My eternal question with this trend – do coastal grandmas not sweat? orrrr
I would DIE in a long sleeve anything (let alone a full sweater) in the summer in DC! I know linen is slightly more breathable than other fabrics but still.
Love how versatile the linen pants are. Those white slides are fabulous too!
Absolutely love this!! I got a pair of Forrest green linen pants from ll bean recently (highly recommend their linen pants!!), so I cannot wait to recreate these. My husband and I are finally going on a vacation to kennebunkport and this will be the perfect place to recreate these outfits.
I love linen but only have linen dresses and skirts so far. Linen trousers must be super comfy and I’d love to get a pair for the summer!
Julia x
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