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Style 24-7: Cruising

Shipping out on one last island getaway? Bon voyage in these chic boat-worthy finds.

By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
01
Yacht Style

Nothing says “I’m on a boat” better than a pair of boat shoes.

“Aunt Babs” Leather perforated boat shoes, Bed Stu, $60, dsw.com.

02
Sailor Stripes

Sailor stripes paired with other pretty prints like florals and polka dots give a whimsical take on a classic.

Mainiere stripe shirt, Armor Lux, $110, kule.com.

03
Anchor Away

Play up the yachting theme with anchor-motif jewelry layered with oversized golden link chains.

“Anchors Away” Cuff, Bauble Bar, $28, baublebar.com.

04
Caftan Cool

Sport this caftan as a cover-up or a dress for a fab St. Tropez feel.

Embroidered caftan, Melissa Odabash, $210, netaporter.com.

05
Coral Springs

Accessorize with natural sea-inspired accessories like coral, turquoise, and shells.

Coral necklace, Vince, $38, piperlime.com.

06
Hats Off

Top a sexy bikini with a panama hat for a masculine-meets-feminine feel.

Straw panama hat, Sensi Studio, $115, netaporter.com.

07
Bikini Babes

Add a punch of color to the poolside in a printed bikini. Take it over-the-top with indigenous bangles stacked high.

Two-piece bandeau bikini, Mara Hoffman, $218, netaporter.com.

08
Flipping

Give your flip flops a twist with these gilded, braided upgrades on the traditional style.

“Flash Sweet” flip flops, Havianas, $27, zappos.com.

09
Paradise Pretty

Get inspired by your tropical vacation with a palm tree printed dress.

Tropical print dress, Mango, $45, mango.com.

10
Easy Breezy

Packing a jumpsuit is a no-brainer and it’s so chic no accessories neccessary.

Asymmetric sleeved jumpsuit, $90, zara.com.

11
On The Platform

Rock these rope platforms with your jumpsuit or caftan for a look that’s so sailor-chic.

Platform rope sandals, Via Spiga, $125, viaspiga.com.

12
See-Through Style

This beach bag is clearly the chicest choice.

Jelly tote bag, C. Wonder, $65, cwonder.com.

13
Petite Tee

Make sailor stripes even sexier in a cropped version of this captain classic.

Cropped top, Bobo House, $78, saks.com.

14
Sunny Days

Add a dose of cool to the cruise in a pair of two-tone frames with a panama hat for menswear-chic.

Tortoise shell style sunglasses, Two Tone by Westward Leaning, $195, westwardleaning.com.

15
Turquoise Touch

An all-white ensemble with a splash of turquoise is the ultimate cruise cocktail.

Turkish turquoise earrings, $36, latitude.com.

16
Chic Swimming

This retro style bathing suit calls for a vintage turban and oversized shades for old-Hollywood channeled glam.

One-piece printed swimsuit, H&M, $TK, hm.com.

17
Skirt The Issue

Pair this pretty A-line skirt with a cropped top for a midriff-baring moment.

“Lila” handmade skirt, Lemlem, $94, lemlem.com.

18
Stop Short

High-waist shorts plus sky-high wedges are a winning combo.

Striped high-waist short, Emma Cook, $71, matchesfashion.com.

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