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A Coastal Wardrobe
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items Inspired by salt air, seaside mornings, gallery walks, ferry rides, cozy cafés and the understated ease of coastal style. These are the clothing pieces and layers that feel timeless, comfortable and beautifully simple.
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Everyday Coastal Layers
Coastal Dresses With Easy Summer Style
What’s in my Beach Bag?
Everyday Coastal Layers
Soft layers, relaxed staples, timeless textures and comfortable pieces inspired by coastal living and everyday ease. These are the versatile favorites I reach for most often — easy to wear, easy to layer and perfect for travel, seaside mornings, chan...
Loving this cardigan for its open stitching, anchor design, coastal colors & ease of wearing.
Maeve Open-Stitch Anchor Cardigan - Anthropologie
A great chunky, oversized sweater that goes over everything from jeans and tanks to skirts and dresses. Can be buttoned up or worn open. In a variety of sizes.
PRETTYGARDEN Women's Chunky Knit Open Front Cardigan
I wear these on the repeat and have several colors I alternate, black, navy, khaki. Comfortable, versatile, breathable. Great for traveling, shopping, lounging… with sneakers or shoes. Dress it up or down.
LILLUSORY Women's 2 Piece Cozy Knit Lounge Set
For a more put together look, this 2-piece outfit comes in different color & pattern combinations. Can be worn together or as separates. Yet, still comfortable, casual and easy, breezy. Add a straw bag & sandals or sneakers and you are good t...
OFEEFAN Women's 2 Piece Linen Look Loungewear Set
Love these pants! They have traveled with me from Cape Cod, Mass to the Hamptons and on down to winters in Florida. Comfortable, casual, coastal, classic. Pockets. Pretty cut out detailing on the legs. Great price. Can’t lose with these in your wardr...
Acelitt Women Casual Lightweight Drawstring Pants
The effortless throw-on piece you’ll reach for all season long. These baggy bib overalls in a relaxed barrel-leg silhouette are exactly what coastal dressing is all about — comfortable, unfussy, and stylish without trying too hard. The stretchy denim...
luvamia Women's Denim Barrel Leg Overalls
I live in these. Have several colors, blue, black & gray. These have taken me from the shores of Cape Cod to the Gulf shores of Sarasota, Florida and back to the Hamptons. Lightweight, easily packed, layered and accessorized. Love the pockets and...
ANRABESS Women's Casual Summer Jumpsuit
Effortless coordination, coastal edition. This matching two-piece takes the guesswork out of getting dressed — the collared button-down and coordinating shorts are a natural fit for a day that moves from the marina to the market to a casual dinner wi...
Tankaneo Womens 2 Piece Striped Shirt & Shorts
Easy, breezy, casual coastal comfortable crew neck color block ribbed top to wear over jeans, leggings, shorts, slacks. For those cool mornings and evenings on the coast. Sweatshirt material and comfort. Contrasting trim. Multiple color combo options...
Saloogoe Women's Crewneck Sweatshirt 2025
Nothing like a classic denim shirt to layer over tanks, jeans or linen pants for a casual, coastal or country vibe. Roll the sleeves up or down, pop the collar up, wear on its own or accessorize for additional flair or fun.
Astylish Women Denim Button Down Blouse
The coastal classic that never goes out of style. This relaxed boyfriend-fit shirt earns its place in any seaside wardrobe — throw it on over a swimsuit, knot it at the waist with white jeans, or wear it open over a tank for an easy layering piece. T...
Cicy Bell Womens Oversized Striped Button Shirt
Another classic base piece. I have one in black and one in white. Over pants, jeans, leggings. By itself or under a sweater, jacket or scarf. Comfortable, easy, breezy.
JomeDesign Womens 3/4 Sleeve Casual Tops
For a slightly dressier look, this button down can be dressed up or down for work, errands, lunch or dinner. Over a tank, buttoned up or down, breathable, cotton, machine washable. And reasonably priced on Amazon.
Womens Short Sleeve Casual Button Down Shirt
A wardrobe staple. I have this in several colors. Love the v-neck, buttons, ease of throwing it on over jeans or shorts, comfortable, casual feel of the fabric and coverage.
ANRABESS Womens Short Sleeve Henley Tops
The perfect tank. By itself or under shirts or jackets. Loose fit, timeless, comfortable. A wardrobe staple and basic. In many colors. Wrinkle-free from sun-up to sun-down.
AUTOMET Womens Square Neck Tank Top 2026
Love this Farm Rio vest. To pair with pants, or its matching skirt. For cocktails, dinner or garden parties. Fresh and fun.
Farm Rio Cocktail Print Linen Vest - Cocktail Off-White - Editorialist
Every coastal wardrobe needs a jacket like this to layer over your outfit and protect you from wind and rain. Versatile, fashionable, lightweight, lined, with pockets, drawstrings and hood, comes in various colors at a reasonable price.
SaphiRose Women's Long Hooded Rain Jacket
Coastal Dresses With Easy Summer Style
A curated collection of comfortable, effortless dresses inspired by coastal living, travel, café mornings, gallery afternoons and everyday summer ease. These are styles I’m drawn to for their versatility, comfort, relaxed elegance, and ability to tra...
Love the Farm Rio Brand. For party dresses, cocktail hours, dining out, garden parties, neighborly gatherings… hosting at home.
Midi Dresses - FARM Rio
Easy, breezy, summer dress that transitions easily into early fall. V-neck, machine washable, perfect with sandals, heels or sneakers for work, school, date night, shopping, lunch.. in a variety of colors. Dress it up or down.
Wkior Women's V Neck Short Sleeve Shift Dress
Easy, effortless and understated. Wear it with sandals, throw on a sweater, wear it to lunch, cocktails with the neighbors, shopping and/or sightseeing. Breathable cotton. Easy fit. Easy to clean.
NVLT 100% Cotton Drop-Waist Twofer Mini Dress | Anthropologie
How cute is this? For a day out on the boat, harbor side cocktails, lunch with the girls… beach strolls.
Celandine Punting Boat-Neck T-Shirt Mini Dress - Anthropologie
What’s in my Beach Bag?
Stylish, waterproof, sand proof, large enough to hold all your essentials yet light enough to tote.
Clothirily Large Waterproof Sandproof Beach Tote
Wide brim, high quality, fun & fashionable, offering sun protection. What more could you want from a hat?
FURTALK Women's Summer Wide Brim Sun Hat UV 80+
Love these shades! Very fashionable, great coverage, cool vibe.
SOJOS Vintage Oversized Square Sunglasses Women
Touted as one of the best beach towels out there, for its quick-drying, absorbent, sand resistant qualities, these also look great, pack well and wash easily.
Pool Towels - Frontgate
The piece that bridges the gap between beach and boutique. This boho crochet top layers beautifully over a swimsuit but looks just as right over a breezy dress or linen shorts for an afternoon of gallery hopping or waterfront dining. The open-stitch ...
MakeMeChic Women's Plus Size Crochet Boho Top
This was a splurge but well worth it for its quality, fit and fashionable statement. Love wearing it.
Celine Swim - Black| One Size Swimwear - Hunza G
Quick drying, lightweight, cushioned, easy wear and easily packed.
LM Women's Flip Flops Thong Casual Sandals
I am a swimmer, so the right goggles are important for maximizing my laps. These fit well, prevent leakage and glare, provide good visibility underwater and pack well.
WIN.MAX Swimming Goggles Anti Fog UV
Not all swim caps are created equal. For those of us with thick, long hair, we need a little more fabric and stretch to fit the bill. This one does the job.
Swim Cap for Women, Nylon Fabric, Long Hair
With extra sensitive skin that burns easily I don’t dare go to the pool or beach without a proper sunscreen. This one is high quality, lightweight, with Collagen Peptide that helps protect against sun damage and visibly corrects early signs of aging ...
Better Screen™ UV Sunscreen Serum — SPF 50+ Sunscreen - Kiehl's
Hydrating lip balm with SPF to prevent lips from drying out or getting sunburned.
Hydrating Sheer Lip Balm SPF 30 - MDSolarSciences