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 neutral 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 with 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 33 pieces I think we could actually agree upon.
A beach dress I'd wear while visiting her.
Taking the term "grandmother's pearls" quite literally.
The perfect spring jacket.
We love a good pair of bootcut jeans.
Did someone say wedding guest?
She would be so into the idea of me getting this dress.
A trench coat that would work for California winters and New York springs.
She'd rarely approve of me in black, but I have a good feeling about this one.
I can just tell that I'd be able to walk in these.
She'll always encourage me to wear flattering but modest swimsuits.
This colorway is everything.
I'm here for this vibe.
The perfect vacation dress.
Preppy meets beach.
I'm obsessed with vests like this.
I'm ready for a cocktail.
Absolute perfection.
If she has a say in my swimsuit choice, it will always be a one-piece.
We can't forget the basics.
When I think about California style, I think about brown leather jackets, so this is perfect.
Fitting in pops of color here to make her happy.
Now, I'm excited for spring.
A cool-girl move.
She taught me about comfortable footwear from a young age, so I have to include sneakers.
Party in the back.
Someone invite me to a West Coast picnic.
This is California-approved footwear for sure.
Too good.
These jeans will be living in my mind rent-free until they're mine.
We'd both wear this over or under many things.
Need this in my life this spring.
I already know she'd love to see me in this.
I'm zooming to tell her about the "pop of red" trend.
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
