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Nicole Kidman [3] shared a couple of snaps [4] from her Labour Day weekend, exhibiting the coastal grandmother trend [5] to a T. The 56-year-old "Big Little Lies" actress walked along the ocean in a white blouse with billowing three-quarter sleeves, belted straight-leg jeans rolled at the hem for frolicking in the waves, and — the pièce de résistance — a raffia visor with a bow at the back, which complemented the loose sash at her collar. Kidman's hair was secured in a messy bun, with plenty of loose pieces framing her face. The effortless look felt romantic, driven home by a fan's comment left on her Instagram: "1989 (Nicole's Version)," referencing the similar vibe of Taylor Swift [6]'s fifth studio album.
The coastal grandmother aesthetic, coined by TikTok creator Lex Nicoleta [7], generally incorporates clothing details such as puff sleeves, crisp, white colourways, and beach hats. A waterfront setting also helps contribute to the look, so Kidman's photos are essentially spot-on. Beauty-wise, coastal grandmother makeup [8] is easygoing, with light coverage courtesy of a sunscreen or perhaps a hydrating moisturiser. Kidman's natural appearance seems to fit the bill.
While it's unclear where she was holidaying, the star recently spent time in Nashville with co-producer and friend Reese Witherspoon [10], who is also known for her coastal grandmother tendencies through her brand Draper James. The two attended a football game together [11] in relaxed outfits on 20 August. Earlier in the summer, Kidman flaunted an ab window cutout in a dramatic black Saint Laurent gown [12] at the London premiere of "Special Ops: Lioness." Accessorised with sheer opera gloves, Harry Winston diamonds, and strappy sandals, the look was more of a glam take on quiet luxury, and a far cry from her off-duty coastal grandmother moment.
Scroll up to click through Kidman's Instagram pictures, then reminisce on her re-wearing her iconic Chanel dress at the 2023 Met Gala [13] this past May.