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Home · Accessories

Nautical Trend

Nautical Trend by Alexandra Phanor-Faury While we can always expect the timeless nautical trend to make an appearance during spring, this season the sailing theme is taking off as one of the strongest looks to adopt. One of the first items you want to get your hands on, if your thinking of introducing this trend into your spring wardrobe is the ultra-versatile striped top. We can’t turn our heads lately without spotting a striped top on the street or on our favorite celebs. The Wall Street Journal even ran a piece about the current high demand in retail shops for the French sailor (also known as Brenton) navy blue and white stripe crewnecks. The iconic French naval uniform top was made fashionable by the likes of Coco Chanel, Picasso and Andy Warhol. From Chanel, Marc Jacobs to H&M’s spring campaign, the nautical influence has been reinvented with stripes popping up on dresses, skirts and shorts. Nautical motifs like white piping and sailor buttons are also gracing mini-skirts and pants. Inject nautical touches into your existing wardrobe with caution for smooth sailing. Refrain from going overboard on stripes by limiting them to one piece of clothing and avoid anything that’s too literal like a goofy sailor hat. Turn to great accent colors like white, creams, navy, red and gold and accessories like rope belts, striped platforms, oversize men gold watches and the always cool aviators (which is also part of the aviation uniform) to finish off your urban maritime ensemble.Now, if only we had a yacht...
By · April 8, 2010October 29, 2020
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Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union’s sleeveless navy blue dress with stripped ribbon belt is a pretty but unfussy look perfect for raising temperatures.

02
Delia’s

The strategically placed chest and side pockets, with anchor details on the buttons, on this strapped knit dress is a clever feminine twist on nautical dressing.
Delia’s,$39.50

03
Milly

Temper the sailor effect of this skirt with a fitted light blue denim jacket.
Milly, $235.00

04
Giuseppe Zanotti

These striped platform pumps are so navy luxe.
Giuseppe Zanotti, $597

05
Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana shows off her personal take on the trend in the wildly popular relaxed trouser silhouette in cream paired with a navy top and black trench.

06
Piazza Sempione

A whimsical rope and leather belt looks chic tied around a pair of wide-hemmed pants or denim.
Piazza Sempione, $210

07
EXPRESS

Short shorts get a maritime makeover with sailor buttons.
Express, $39.50

08
Ciara

A lil’ bit of rocker chic and a lil’ nautical twist spells a whole lot of style for Ciara.

09
Alice by Temperley

This sexy navy and white striped jersey dress with rushing on the side and cowl neck would look amazing with some open-toe wedges.
Net-a-Porter, $325

10
Candela NYC

These canvas striped flats are a spring and summer essential that can be dressed up with a slim-fitting white dress for dinner or with comfy boyfriend jeans for casual weekends.
Urban Outfitters, $128

11
Eva

The red heels, white tank and shorts are the perfect compliments to Eva’s navy uniform jacket replete with pins and patches.

12
Ray-Ban

Whether you’re going nautical, all-American,posh or rocker the eyewear of choice is the iconic aviator.
Ray-Ban, $139

13
J. Crew

Get your hands on the original St. James striped Brenton crewneck at J.Crew fast before they sell out!
J.Crew, $85

14
Keisha Pullman

Try a striped cardigan to freshen up your cardigan collection for spring.

15
Newport News

This canvas stripped tote with side rope lacing is a hybrid of cool and playful.
Newport News, $34

16
Michael Kors

An oversize gold watch never (ever) goes out of style.
Shopbop.com, $195

17
Eight Sixty

This simple jersey dress is so comfy and stylish it will become your go to frock this season.
RonHerman, $250

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