How to Slay Coconut Girl Aesthetic This Summer

Okay, we'll be honest: we are not fans of always hopping on fashions and feeling like you have to stay up-to-date with the latest TikTok trend. It can be exhausting! However, the Coconut Girl Aesthetic, which became popular on TikTok two years ago and is still trending strong, is so fun and on-par with our brand that we just had to get on board!

In this article, we'll be breaking down the Coconut Girl trend, looking at some of our favorite outfits inspired by the look, talking about how you can achieve the look yourself, and studying how our favorite content creators are rocking Coconut Girl this summer.

Let's dive in!

What is the Coconut Girl Aesthetic?

In a nutshell (a coconut shell, to be exact) the Coconut Girl Aesthetic blends tropical island vibes with Y2 K trend choices. If you think that sounds bananas, you're right: it is. But that's what makes it so fun!

Coconut girl is all about bright colors, loose/casual tees, beachy vibes, flowy tops, floral patterns, bead-and-shell jewelry, bucket hats, crochet bags and colorful bikinis. Think...Girls Gone *Mild* - a low-key version of its wilder counterpart ;) 

Budget-Friendly Ways to Achieve the Look

You don't have to spend a ton to get the coconut girl look. Our Coconut Girl staple outfit is a cute, bright bikini top paired with denim shorts and a crocheted cover-up. When it comes to making your coconut girl summer totally rock, having a few cute swim looks on hand to mix and match and pair with other coconut girl clothes is a great, budget-friendly place to start.

We've put together a list of some cute swim looks that are giving strong coconut girl vibes.

Coconut Bottoms

This high-waisted, reversible swim bottom has the word coconut right in the name! We love this coconut girl aesthetic piece for its muted, pastel color and cute hibiscus print. The best part is it's reversible, so you can pair it with just about anything!

The bottoms give full coverage in the front and back, and the material is strong, supportive, and gives you a little bit of tummy slimming. You'll never need to worry about showing too much skin or having any kind of wardrobe malfunction (that's part of the early 2000s we'd all rather forget!)

Floral Top

If you're looking for big, bold prints that give major "resort vacation" then look no further than the Destination Top in blue wave floral. Not only is the print big and fun, the fabric a specially designed and extra luxe for maximum comfort. The straps are comfy and provide plenty of support with their double criss-cross setup, and the back has a cute cutout detail that makes this top impossible to pass up.

The tankini style is modest enough that you could wear it with shorts, a skirt, sweats, or another type of bottom as regular daywear - or you could pair it with a matching bottom to make a boldly-colored, Hawaiian-printed bikini set.

Strawberry Coconut

What goes better with coconut than strawberry? Nothing! And nothing goes better with your coconut girl summer vibe than this strawberry-colored tankini top. Thick, comfortable straps, a square neckline, and removable padding make it perfect for either swimming, hiking, playing pickleball, or just wearing out and about.

Coral Pink

Coconut girl is all about bright colors, and we love how bright and fun this coral-colored high-waisted bottom is. We also love the ruching on the sides, the full coverage in both front and back, and the fact that it hits at the perfect height to flatter any figure.

Pair with a bikini top for a full-on beach look, or wear underneath a loose-knit cover up like a crocheted skirt.

Very Knotty

Oversized t-shirts tied up in the front - does anyone else remember doing this in high school? The early 2000s were all about knotting your oversized band tee, rolling the sleeves of your gym shirt - basically, doing whatever you had to to make boxy, baggy clothes look cute and fashionable.

Get those feels all over again with this knotted tankini top. The best part? It's got built-in shelf bra support, thick, comfortable straps, and a super soft ribbed material that can be as a bright beach day outfit or on the street!

Accessorizing Like a Coconut Girl

Short of carrying around a coconut drink or actual coconuts (which, if you have them, go for it!) the best way to achieve this look is to go for anything bright, floral, beachy, or crocheted. Let's take a look at some of our favorite accessories.

Shell or Beaded Jewelry

A puka shell necklace or ankle bracelet makes the perfect Coconut Girl accessory - bonus points if you can get both in the same piece!

Bucket Hat 

The enormous, fuzzy bucket hat was one of the biggest fashion trends of all the 2000s fashion trends. It was silly, sure, but it encapsulated the era perfectly: it represented a need to escape from the existential threat of stuff like Y2K.

Butterfly Hair Clips

Is there still a Claire's at your local mall? Great. Get in there and start buying up hair clips like there's no tomorrow. Come on. We know you want to.

Real-Life Coconut Girls: Style Inspo from Influencers

Interested in achieving the coconut girl aesthetic? Check out these influencers for daily inspiration on fashion ideas and trending looks!

@Caroline275

We love this look from Caroline275 on Instagram. Honestly, all her photos are great for coconut girl inspo, but we feel like this one perfectly captures a slightly subdued, more mature look.

Dahshaex

Shae Jiggins is definitely living her best life, and we think this look from City Beach Australia perfectly sums up her vibe (and the coconut girl aesthetic in general.) Spend the day happy and free and just be who you are!

KylaJavier

It doesn't get much more early 2000s than this look from Kyla Javier. From the flower pattern bikini to the baseball cap to the tote back to the iced coffee...take us back! Feels like high school all over again.

Embracing the Coconut Girl Lifestyle

If you're feeling nostalgic for this particular look, you're in luck! Y2K fashion is making a resurgence in 2024, driven by a mix of nostalgia and sustainability. People are picking up more and more pieces secondhand these days, so rocking a summer vintage look is totally on-trend.

This summer is the perfect time to embrace your inner coconut girl, so throw on your favorite bikini, a crocheted cover-up, your bucket hat, and your Ugg boots, grab your iced coffee and get your behind to the beach, lady!