The 'Salted Granola' aesthetic is TikTok's latest outdoorsy style trend for summer 2023
Grab your Converse, fleeces and stainless-steel water bottles people, we're entering our 'Salted Granola' era...

The 'Salted Granola' aesthetic is TikTok's latest style obsession, joining the likes of the 'Coastal Cowgirl' to dominate your capsule wardrobe this summer. But what does this latest fashion vibe entail, exactly?
Honestly, we swear the names of these TikTok 'aesthetics' just get more and more extra by the day. Now, replacing the likes of 'Vanilla Girl' and 'Coastal Grandmother'—which dominated the 2022 fashion trends—comes a new, even more beachy and outdoorsy look that is altogether more casual, dubbed the 'Salted Granola' trend.
And while this new term doesn't actually describe a savory type of cereal, it does try to encapsulate the vibe of early summer mornings, spent eating granola, with your hair still tousled and salty from a day previously spent on the beach with your outfit consisting of just shorts, a tee and your trusty pair of converse. Here's a full investigation into the new trend sweeping TikTok...
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What is the 'Salted Granola girl' trend?
So, what on earth is the 'Salted Granola' trend?
Well, from what we can tell from the fashion TikTok hole we spiraled into, it definitely has nothing to do with food but everything to do with days spent on the beach in a bikini, flowy skirt and bucket hat, hiking in your fave nylon shorts, wearing your Birkenstock Bostons religiously and eating homemade granola every morning at 7am, because you wanted to catch the sunrise. Get the picture?
It's a very un-bothered, beachy style seemingly coined by user @saltedgranola, centered around comfort and practicality as opposed to the latest style trend—and it already has 7 million views to its hashtag. Think beachy, skater and outdoorsy all rolled into one style aesthetic and you've pretty much got the gist—it's the ultimate summer or vacation uniform for anyone wanting to really embrace summer this year and kinda gives us Outer Banks outfit vibes.
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The pieces we've spotted cropping up the most are denim and nylon shorts in greens, reds and browns, wide-leg linen trousers, oversized t-shirts with cool graphics (often depicting the great outdoors), tank tops, bucket hats and caps and cozy fleeces. Sneakers are also a must, from Adidas Sambas to worn Converse trainers and slip-on Birkenstocks. As for accessories, TikTokers have been pairing their fits with beaded necklaces and bracelets, along with simple earrings and rings.
The look gives a nonchalant cool, with some users comparing it to some of Emma Chamberlain's outfits—with her love of hoodies and Dickies trousers.
Your 'Salted Granola' fashion checklist...
So, if you're looking to build your own Salted Granola wardrobe, you'll require the following; tank tops, cotton t-shirts, linen trousers, denim shorts, a hat, a cozy hoodie or fleece, a tote bag and some cute jewelry—like silver huggie earrings and some beaded necklaces.
'Salted Granola' aesthetic makeup
The Salted Granola aesthetic is really more style-focused, makeup-wise it's all pretty minimal. All you need is one of the best sunscreens for your face, perhaps a non-comedogenic tinted moisturizer and a lip oil (we'd recommend the Gisou lip oil!).
The vibes are more about embracing summer, so adapt your makeup routine for whatever works best in the heat and sunshine.
'Salted Granola' perfumes
As for which of the best perfumes to opt for to complete your Salted Granola persona, floral perfumes and vanilla fragrances are a good way to go or scents that smell a bit like sunscreen.
We'd also recommend something a bit lighter like a fragrance mist as some perfumes in the sun can be a no-go, plus they're easy to chuck into your everyday tote bag or in your vacation suitcase!
Naomi is a Lifestyle News Writer with the Women's Lifestyle team and has recently earned her Gold Standard diploma in Journalism with the NCTJ. She has a background in design, having studied Illustration at Plymouth University but has taken a leap into the world of journalism after always having a passion for writing. She currently writes pieces on beauty, trends, fashion, and entertainment for GoodTo and My Imperfect Life. She also tests and reviews beauty and skincare products and tries out the latest TikTok hacks for My Imperfect Life.
Before working for Future Publishing’s Lifestyle News team, she worked in the Ad production team. Here she wrote and designed adverts on all sorts of things, which then went into print magazines across all genres. Now, when she isn’t writing articles on celebs, fashion trends, or the newest shows on Netflix, you can find her drinking copious cups of coffee, drawing and probably online shopping.
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