7 Celebrities Who Perfectly Embody Coastal New England Style in the Summer

Nothing says New England summer like gingham, and Reese Witherspoon looked fresh under the sun with her pink and white checkered shirt. Paired with a denim skirt, brown leather flats, and a straw hat, the “Legally Blonde” star’s ensemble was casual, yet dressy enough to go from the beach to brunch. This outfit was on brand with Witherspoon’s usual classic style, and has such a timeless feel that it can be worn for years to come without looking outdated.

Gwyneth Paltrow has worn some inappropriate red-carpet outfits, but her street style is much more laid-back. She proved that she’s the poster child for coastal dressing when she celebrated a Goop event in a white sweater with thin black stripes, paired with baggy bermuda shorts that would fit right in on the coast of Maine. Paltrow’s androgynous outfit was jazzed up with a pair of white sneakers laced with black ribbon, which completed her monochromatic look.

When you have to dress up for a fancy fête in New England, an all-white ensemble never goes out of style. Anne Hathaway looked ready for champagne and canapés in her snow white fitted sheath, paired with a matching short-sleeved jacket with nautical-inspired gold buttons. The only thing more dazzling than her outfit was her gorgeous smile as she posed for the cameras.

Aside from stripes, coastal dressing involves lots of bold prints, which Mindy Kaling perfectly executed while out and about during a summer stroll. With a pattern this loud, accessories should be low-key, and the “Office” star’s beige handbag and brown leather sandals were the perfect choice. Kaling’s attention-grabbing dress is bound to steal any spotlight, so if you’re going for a similar style, be prepared to have all eyes on you.

If you want to nail coastal dressing, look no further than pinstripes — the epitome of preppy fashion. Oprah Winfrey’s black and white striped pants were totally sea-worthy, especially worn with her cropped navy blue sweater. While her outfit was simple, the timeless elements had an understated luxury to them, such as the downy texture of her top and elegant, unstructured handbag.

Martha Stewart looked like she stepped right out of a Nancy Meyers movie with her canary yellow silk top and matching wide-leg pants. The long scarf detail around the collar of her shirt added just the right embellishment to prevent the outfit from looking like pajamas, and we could easily picture Stewart wearing this in one of the screenwriter’s rom-coms. The coastal grandmother aesthetic trended a couple of years ago, but the media mogul is bringing it back with her two-piece set. 

Former star of “Southern Charm,” Cameran Eubanks Wimberly, has been rocking the summertime coastal aesthetic for years. Look into her closet and you’ll likely see rows of floral dresses, maxi skirts, and pleated pants in various prints. Although Eubanks Wimberly is done with reality television for now, the mom of one always steps out looking camera-ready in her pastels.