A recent visit to my grandmother’s hometown in Orange County, California, led me to realize how different our personal styles had become. While I loved wearing color growing up, moving to New York and working in fashion during the era of quiet luxury has led me to transition my wardrobe into more of a neutrals area. As we got ready to spend a day out and about, she told me how she is always looking for ways to wear more color. The maximalist scarf I gifted her came just in time.
Even though I’ve shied away from color and she loves maximalism, there are some common notes between us. Below, find the 31 pieces I think we could actually agree upon.
Free People
Marvelous Mia Long Sleeve Stretch Cotton Mini Shirtdress
A beach dress I’d wear while visiting her.
J.Crew
Pearl Ball Bracelet
Taking the term “grandmothers pearls” quite literally.
Rails
Lucien Cotton & Linen Short Trench Coat
The perfect spring jacket.
Wit & Wisdom
Ab’solution Colorblock Wide Leg Cargo Jeans
We love a good pair of cargos.
Rails
Monique Satin Midi Slipdress
Did someone say wedding guest?
Avec Les Filles
Tailored Belted Trench Coat
A trench coat that would work for California winters and New York springs.
Veronica Beard
Saude Cotton Utility Shirtdress
She’d rarely approve of me in black, but I have a good feeling about this one.
Mansur Gavriel
Slingback Heels
I can just tell that I’d be able to walk in these.
Pucci
Pucci 54mm Geometric Sunglasses
This colorway is everything.
H&M
Tie-Detail Ruffle-Trimmed Blouse
I’m here for the flounce.
Baobab
Valle De La Luna Serafina Maxi Dress
The perfect vacation dress.
H&M
Short-Sleeved Cardigan
H&M
Linen-Blend Suit Vest
I’m obsessed with vests like this.
Andrea Iyamah
Ratu Ruched Body-Con Midi-Dress
I’m ready for a cocktail.
H&M
Padded-Cup High-Leg Swimsuit
If she has a say in my swimsuit choices, it will always be a one-piece.
Free People
Nina Crewneck Cotton T-Shirt
We can’t forget the basics.
Rails
Mathis Faux Leather Jacket
When I think about California style, I think about brown leather jackets, so this is perfect.
Rails
Amber Spread Collar Alpaca Blend Cardigan
Fitting in as many pops of color here to make her happy.
All in Favor
Crop Cable Cardigan
Now I’m excited for spring.
J.Crew
Long V-Neck Sweater Blazer
Jordan
Air Jordan 1 Low Sneaker
She taught me about comfortable footwear from a young age, so I have to include sneakers.
ASTR the Label
Tie Back Crop Button-Up Shirt
Rails
Caterine Tiered Cotton Blend Dress
Someone invite me to a West Coast picnic.
Schutz
Enola Slide Sandal
This is California-approved footwear for sure.
Cashmere Cropped Sweater-Polo
Citizens of Humanity
Marcelle Low Rise Barrel Cargo Pants
These jeans will be living in my mind rent-free until they’re mine.
BP.
Rib Stretch Cotton T-Shirt
We’d both wear these over or under many things.
Fringe-Trim Short-Sleeve Cropped Lady Jacket in Marled Yarn
Need this in my life by spring.
Rails
Zadie Cutout Knit Camisole
I already know she’d love to see me in this.
Reformation
Clara Cashmere Cardigan
I’m Zooming to tell her about the pop-of-red trend.