Which Summer Aesthetic Are You, Darling? A Glamtorious Face-Off of Summer Outfits

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Let’s skip the pleasantries and get to the point: your summer style is in crisis.

I know, I know. You're busy.

You have children climbing on your furniture like caffeine-fueled lemurs, a kitchen that somehow explodes daily, and a laundry pile that could qualify as a national monument.

Dressing yourself in the morning? It’s more survival than style.

Now let's ask the question: Who do you want to be this season?

Do you want to be the Coastal Granddaughter in linen whispering about sea glass and journaling rituals?

Or do you want to be perfectly polished Pinterest Mom sipping iced coffee while coordinating her child’s snack cup to her nail color?

Or last yet, the Old Money Heiress who’s too busy summering in Saint-Tropez to bother with social media?

If your summer fits are feeling more laundry day at Target than vaguely wealthy and entirely unbothered, worry not—I’ve outlined the three ruling aesthetics of summer style so you can pick your persona, embrace the fantasy, and swan about like the glamorous creature you were born to be.

Let the games begin. Mom life is more fun when you choose who you want to be.

🌴 1. The Coastal Granddaughter: Linen, Lemon Loaf, and Literary Yearning

white dress / straw hat / Sandals / claw clip / gold hoops / woven tote

Ah, the Coastal Granddaughter—the delicate descendent of the Coastal Grandmother. She owns three linen button-downs, all in slightly different shades of "driftwood fog." She romanticizes her solo grocery trips and calls everything cozy, including her tax documents.

Her Summer Fits Include:

• A floaty white dress that says “I bake but only when emotionally devastated.”

• A straw hat wider than her insecurities

• Sandals that say, “I make sourdough for fun”

• A claw clip and gold hoops (non-negotiable)

• A woven tote filled with SPF 50, lip balm, and a poetry collection she might read

The Summer Style Vibe:

She lives in soft blues, creams, and gentle beige—like someone filtered her wardrobe through sea mist. Her entire aesthetic screams “I have time for slow mornings,” and honestly? We should all aspire.

Glamtorious Reality Check:
You, my love, are not 23 and childless, but with the right linen blend and a claw clip, you can look like you have your life together—and that’s almost the same.

☕ 2. The Pinterest Mom: Chic, Caffeinated, and a Master's Degree in Multitasking

top / pants / mama necklace / White sneakers / claw clip / sunglasses / diaper bag

Ah yes, her. She has a child on one hip, a matcha latte in the other, and somehow manages to look like she just emerged from a curated lifestyle reel. Her home smells like diffused eucalyptus and impending burnout.

Her Summer Fits:

• A matching top and pants set in beige, almond, or whatever shade is trending on Instagram

• Minimalist gold jewelry, possibly with a “mama” charm

• White sneakers that never get scuffed (witchcraft?)

• A claw clip, sunglasses in tortoise, and a diaper bag that cost more than your wedding dress

Her Summer Style Vibe:

Pinterest Mom lives in clean neutrals with the occasional pastel. She makes motherhood look like a wellness retreat—only with more juice boxes. Effortlessly coordinated. She may be silently unraveling, but you’d never know—her lip gloss is impeccable.

Glamtorious Reality Check:
Her toddler may be feral, but she is flawless. And you can be too, darling—just don’t skip the oversized sunglasses. They hide the dark circles and the eye twitch.

💸 3. The Old Money Heiress: Disdainfully Fabulous Since Birth

crisp button-up / High-waisted shorts / silk scarf / Espadrilles / gold bracelet

You’ll know her by the way she says “I don’t really do trends.” This woman was born into timeless summer style. She owns white trousers she’s never spilled on, and wears cashmere in July without sweating. A marvel of science.

Her Summer Fits Include:

• A crisp button-up that costs more than your electricity bill

• High-waisted shorts, silk scarves, and barely-there makeup

• Espadrilles for day, strappy sandals for yacht-side cocktails

• Jewelry she inherited (or pretends she did)

The Summer Style Vibe:

Navy, ivory, and shades of I-have-an-estate. She believes logos are vulgar and SPF is non-negotiable.

Glamtorious Reality Check:
Her catchphrase is: “Oh, we’ve had that house in Saint-Tropez since the 60s.”

She probably thinks Coastal Granddaughter is a resort chain and Pinterest Mom is a lifestyle disorder. But goodness, does she look sensational while judging you.

You may not have a family château, but you can dress like someone who’s seen one. And darling, nothing says “I’ve risen above the chaos” like a structured blazer over bike shorts.

👠 So, Which One Are You, Darling?

Are you breezing around in linen like the Coastal Granddaughter, snapping curated content like the Pinterest Mom, or living in quiet luxury like the Old Money Heiress?

Or perhaps you, like moi, are a chic little cocktail of all three—served over crushed ice with a twist of sarcasm.

Whatever your aesthetic, one thing’s for certain: this summer style season is your excuse to romanticize everything—even if your glamorous day consists of wiping jam off your blouse in the preschool parking lot.

Because summer fits aren’t just about clothes, darling. They’re about fantasy. And you deserve one.

Yours Truly,

The Glamtorious Mrs.