Spring 2011 Fashion Trend – Nautical Stripes
One of my favorite trends this season is the nautical – sailor – striped style. I love it for its iconic beginnings, its classic style and its casual appeal. See what you think…
Nautical Fashion Inspiration
The nautical look was made fashionable by Coco Chanel in the 20′s. The fashion icon was having an affair with the Duke of Westminster, a huge yachting fan, and began to take on the attire of a sailor after observing fishermen on her holidays. She wore wide-legged sailor pants, striped boatneck sweaters and flat boating shoes. Her androgynous style appealed to other independent women of the time like Katharine Hepburn.
How To Wear
Only Wear One – Whatever you do, DON’T wear more than one nautical themed piece. If you wear a striped boatneck sweater, you might be tempted to wear wide-leg trousers and Sperrys with maybe even a little anchor necklace. If you do, you’ll look like you’re on your way to a Halloween party. Trust me.
Instead, wear your boatneck sweater with a pair of skinny jeans. If you want to push it, go for a pair of white skinnies with ballet slippers.
Simple Pieces – Avoid embroidered anchors like the plague. Striped boatneck sweaters with little embroidered anchors will make you look like your third grade teacher. Don’t do it.
Instead, find pieces that are incidentally nautical. A cute tee that happens to have blue and white stripes. A sailor top that’s black and white striped. Simple variations on the trend that aren’t overtly nautical are your best bet here.
Key Elements – Maintain the key elements of the nautical trend by looking for boatneck sweaters, stripes, boat shoes, wide-leg trousers, sailor buttons and cuffed sleeves.
Key Pieces
To current go-to piece for this trend is simple –
Striped Tee – The ultimate nautical piece is the striped tee. Look for one with 3/4 or long sleeves and a boatneck or off-shoulder cut.
Where To Find
Nautical at Nordstrom
Striped Bikini | Elizabeth & James Tee | Bailey 44 Top | Lucky Brand Stripe Jersey Sweater | Michael Kors Wedge Top
Nautical at JCrew
Nautical at Banana Republic
Nautical at Urban Outfitters
Nautical at Target
Nautical at Victoria’s Secret
Nautical at Old Navy
Nautical at ModCloth
Nautical at Anthropologie
What do you think? Are you a fan of the nautical style?
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January 12th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
Hey Crystal!
I absolutely adore the nautical trend – it’s so casual chic. Great selection of pieces and thanks for featuring us!
XOXO,
Emily @ModCloth
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January 31st, 2011 at 3:00 pm
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February 7th, 2011 at 8:51 pm
I am so in love with Nautical everything. It is such a great style… you can really do so much with nautical stripes- a must have staple in everyone’s personal wardrobe! I agree, you really can dress it up or down and play around with this print in so many ways, especially depending on the different fabrics. It is true though, you don’t to go overboard with too much otherwise it’ll look like your headed for a cruise out on the sound… Great post!
February 15th, 2011 at 6:27 pm
Laura- I totally agree! It can be easy to overdo it with too much!
April 17th, 2011 at 2:29 am
I recently purchased a navy/white striped semi cardigan, semi shirt, to team with my bright red blaze. Opinion?
April 21st, 2011 at 1:24 pm
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May 11th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
What/where is that strapless, long dress from, in the third row? Gorgeous!