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The Coastal Grandma Starter Pack
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items It’s a 2026 coastal grandma summer again… and I’m here for it! Here’s a list of everything I’d need for a coastal grandma summer: dresses, books, coffee rituals, and slow mornings by the water.
Sections
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The Dress
The Tote Bag
The Book
The Coffee Order
The Beauty
The Dress
Easy, breezy dresses that feel like summer in the simplest way. Soft linens, eyelet details, and effortless silhouettes you can wear from morning coffee to golden hour.
Light, breathable, and perfectly textured for summer. The eyelet detail gives it that timeless coastal feel without trying too hard.
100% Organic Cotton Eyelet Smocked Midi Dress
Relaxed but still put-together. This is the short dress you reach for when it’s hot out but you still want to feel styled.
Peregrine 100% European Linen Mini Dress
A classic linen midi that always feels elevated. The square neckline and simple silhouette make it endlessly wearable for warm-weather days and evenings.
Reformation Everett Linen Midi Dress
An easy, throw-on-and-go sundress that still feels polished. The kind of dress that works for slow mornings, coastal weekends, and everything in between.
Janie Midi Sundress
The Tote Bag
The bag that carries everything I need for a slow coastal day. Market mornings, beach afternoons, and coffee runs in between.
A forever classic for a reason. It’s lightweight, durable, and somehow works for every version of a summer day—from errands to travel to beach trips. The kind of bag that just makes sense.
Longchamp Large Le Pliage Tote
This one feels more styled and coastal. The raffia texture and eyelet detail make it perfect for farmers markets, cottage weekends, and seaside lunches.
Madewell The Eyelet Raffia Shopper Tote
A true “coastal grandma at the market” bag. Structured but relaxed, and perfect for carrying all the little things that turn into a full day out.
Madewell Caning Market Tote
Minimal and elevated in that effortless way Reformation does so well. This is the tote you reach for when you want something simple that still feels put together.
Reformation Aurelia Tote Bag
The Book
Light, escapist summer reads set by the water and impossible to put down.
Even better timing with the upcoming TV adaptation. A story about friendship, grief, and a Nantucket weekend that unravels in the best possible way. This is peak “summer emotional read” energy.
The Five-Star Weekend
A feel-good, atmospheric story set in a historic seaside hotel. Lightly messy, very summery, and perfect if you like interconnected character drama.
The Hotel Nantucket
Warm, funny, and quietly emotional. It’s about family, change, and the chaos of midlife summers—very grounded but still easy to fly through.
Sandwich: A Novel
A coastal, small-town summer story with romance and secrets woven through it. Very “beach chair reading with iced coffee.”
Summer on Dune Road
A little sharper and more dramatic than the others. Think wealthy coastal community, secrets, and summer tension slowly boiling over.
Bad Summer People: A Novel
The Coffee Order
Everything I use for the perfect iced latte at home. Simple, cozy, and a little bit of a morning ritual.
A true upgrade for at-home coffee. I personally prefer De’Longhi over Breville—the espresso feels smoother, and the cold brew option makes it even more versatile for summer iced drinks.
De'Longhi La Specialista Touch Espresso Machine with Cold Brew & Automatic Frothing
The kind of glass that makes iced coffee taste better just because it looks pretty. Perfect size for iced lattes, cold brew, and slow summer mornings.
Icon Juice Glass Tumbler with Lid
A light roast that works beautifully for iced lattes. Smooth, slightly sweet, and easy to drink every day without feeling too heavy.
City Girl Coffee Co. Blondie Blend Light Roast Whole Bean Coffee
The finishing touch for a perfectly smooth iced latte. Creamy, slightly sweet, and one of the best oat milk options for coffee because it blends so well without separating.
Chobani Extra Creamy Plant-Based Oatmilk
A small but essential upgrade. Just a touch of honey makes iced coffee feel more elevated than regular sugar or syrup, especially in summer.
Desert Creek Honey Raw Texas Honey
The Beauty
SPF, glow, and low-effort summer beauty staples that feel like part of a slow coastal routine.
A lightweight, serum-like sunscreen that disappears into skin. Perfect for everyday wear under makeup or on bare skin.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Air Daily Supercharged Serum Sunscreen SPF 50
A beach-day essential. Easy spray application and a subtle vacation scent that immediately feels like summer.
COOLA Piña Colada Classic Body Organic Sunscreen Spray SPF 30
A more budget-friendly alternative that still feels reliable and easy for everyday reapplication.
Vacation 6.0 oz Classic Spray SPF 50 Sunscreen
Rich, simple, and perfect for keeping skin soft after sun exposure or long days outside.
Moroccanoil Body Butter Moisturizer
A no-fuss lip balm that actually repairs dry lips instead of just coating them. A year-round staple, especially in summer.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5 Lip Balm for Dry Lips
A true reset button for summer hair. Adds volume, absorbs oil, and extends styles between washes.
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo | Ulta Beauty
Light, beachy, and effortless. The kind of scent that feels like warm skin after a day by the water.
Kopari Seychelles Sands Hair & Body Mist