Spring break is approaching quickly; do we have everything we need for our warm vacation getaways? A look that keeps coming back every spring is the nautical theme. Navy blue, ocean blue, kakis, and white is the color palette, and stripes are the print. This look is timeless and classic. We see a lot of the nautical theme clothing in designer resort wear. A designer who does it best: Ralph Lauren, he has a way to make a stripe top seem as though it has been reinvested every year. Ralph Lauren is known for his American style and nautical is just that: American. Yacht clubs, sail boats, vacation in the Hamptons, and rugby tournaments is where we see the look the most.
An on trend nautical favorite is the white pant. Nordstrom did it best with their Hudson wide leg trouser jean in white wash. These jeans are slimming through the waist and hips and wide hitting at the knee on down, pair this with a light blue top and crop navy jacket and the look is complete.
(Nordstrom.com, Hudson Jeans $165, Hy & Dot silk tank $68, and Hy & Dot stripe blazer $108).
Another on trend nautical favorite is the stripe three quarter lengths top. J.Crew, known for their preppy clothing style, does it best. The brand pairs the top with a kakis skirt, and a leather belt.
(JCrew.com, Indigo stripe boatneck sailor tee $65, Kakis mini $88).
Need shoes for your vacation? The perfect shoe for a warm getaway the classic Sperry topsiders. Comfortable, lightweight, and they have a great rubber bottom so you don’t slip around on the boat.
(Nordstrom.com, Sperry Top-Sider ‘Angelfish’ Boat Shoe$74.95).
Don’t forget your swimwear! A style that keeps coming back season after season is the cut out one piece. The one piece look is sophisticated and classic. It’s all about making the women feel comfortable and sexy, so you have a few pounds that you didn’t get around to loosing, the one piece will cover it up easily, while making you feel great, no guilt!
(Nordstrom.com, vitamin A silver collection one piece $99).
If you’re a window shopper, stop by H&M, to get ideas on how to complete your nautical look. There merchandising hits this theme on the dot. Mall of America shows an entire nautical story throughout their front windows, walking in the center matches the looks so you can easily shop what you have just saw.
The overall silhouette is sharp lines; rarely do we see things that are very oversized and bulky. The theme is very clean and simple, don’t overdo it! Most of the fabrics are lightweight and flexible so you feel comfortable in the warm weather. The look is mostly daywear, you could dress it up at night by pairing the stripe top with a pair of skinny white jeans an anchor necklace and a pair of cork wedge heels! If you’re looking for more trend ideas for the theme, take a look at old United States Navy photos. They’re beautiful and full inspiration!
Spring is just around the corner. Whether you are taking a vacation or preparing for the warm weather ahead these looks will complete your wardrobe. So finally, relax and enjoy spring break.
Sara McCarthy, January 1/25/2011.
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