Fashion

7 Pieces That Will Make You Want To Go Nautical

by Julia Guerra

May 22, 2015

As you prepare your wardrobe for the upcoming season, let’s recap: you've got your tanks and shorts, sundresses and skirts, florals and flops — but you know something is missing. You browse through your Instagram feed for some inspiration, noticing H&M advertised a seventies-inspired striped romper this morning, and it hits you like a light sparked in a bulb. You were a crop-top crony last season, and polka dot blouses are so two years ago. Florals can be fun, but you’re a woman now. You want to show off your sophistication; a mature style with a bit of flair. This year, you’re going nautical.

Stripes are a classic summer staple and they never go out of style. A navy striped dress? Proper. Striped linen trousers? Cool, calm and collected. Throw on a black and white striped shirt and accessorize with a beret, toss a baguette into the mix, and you’re basically French — or at least you're channeling French girl chic! Nautical is now, and you’re always on trend.

Trousers and blouses, skirts and dresses; you name it, someone's striped it. Check out seven of my favorite striped summer staples below and get inspired to go nautical this season.