Get your sea legs, darlings, because nautically inspired fashions are coming in waves! Think chic stripes, patriotic tones, rope detailing, and sailor silhouettes. Hint: Err on the side of glamour and ladylike elegance rather than cutesy kitsch.Right: image courtesy Fellow Fashionista Mr. Style of Where the Lights End
Left: D&G
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Vivienne Westwood, via nymag.com. Other runway photos courtesy style.com except where noted.
Stella McCartney conch minidress
Versace shell suit
Sailboat bandeau bikini, at victoriassecret.com.
A look from Gucci.com – note how the classic navy blazer and white pants combo is given a cheeky twist with a rope belt.
J. Brand Shoreman Sailor Jean, at eLuxury.com.
Dear Creatures Vashti blouse, at 80spurple.com.
Stella McCartney sweater, at intermixonine.com.
Twinkle Backgammon tunic, at shopbop.com.
DSM Originals tee at doverstreetmarket.com.
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania scoop striped top; this and next 7 at net-a-porter.com.
See by Chloé bow appliqué top
Diane von Furstenberg scarf print dress
Thread Social wool bouclé sweater dress
See by Chloé sweater dress
TIBI bateau neck knit frock with pleated skirt
Stella McCartney sailboat print dress
Chloé striped sleeveless dress
Bottega Veneta, Chanel and YSL totes, featured on elle.com.
Balenciaga giant rope duffle at barneys.com.
Kate Spade Nagshead Kei clear PVC tote, at katespade.com.
Stella McCartney textured red tote, at net-a-porter.com.
Recycled Sail messenger bag, at etsy.com – such a cool concept!
Missoni striped belt, at net-a-porter.com.
Juicy Couture nautical heart charm, at eLuxury.com.
Striped lace detail bra, at forever21.com.
Stella McCartney platform sandal, at net-a-porter.com – CC loves!
Giuseppe Zanotti lacquer red cork platform pump, at chickdowntown.com.
Prada platform ankle wrap sandal; this and next pair at barneys.com.
Moschino Cheap & Chic sketched Maryjane pump
Forever 21 striped scarf
Last Look: Shell House in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, via pointclickhome.com.Get nautical!
xoxox,
CC
this post made my week!
ReplyDeletei've been nautical obsessed for years now! LOVE it!
i'm glad it's coming back.
where is that bra from? I MUST have it!
So glad to hear it, Antonia! That bra is from Forever 21!
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CC
Not a big fan of this trend ( or the colors, it makes too much France's flag xD )... but I love some photos... like Anna and her nautique-lingerie, or the house... amazing !
ReplyDeleteNever get sick...SEA sick of nautically inspired fashion...still so clean & fresh!
ReplyDeleteThank you CC!
I love nautical style. I have red-white striped huge handbag and some nautical blue, white and red things... And and sailor accesories and jewellery...
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
Have a great day and xoxo: Janet
oo i love nautical themed prints! yay!
ReplyDeleteLove this trend, it's perennially crisp and simultaneously squeaky clean with a hint of cheekiness. That shell house is crazy lol, but I would totally wear that Stella dress - a totally mellow take on the nautical trend.
ReplyDeleteah how darling. i do like nautical theme styles, esp wide horizontal strip prints.
ReplyDeleteI will take those white Prada shoes! I have never been a fan of this trend, so I prefer the colors seperately.
ReplyDeletei do not believe nautical ever goes out of style! loves it.
ReplyDeleteThe shell house made me grin ear-to-ear. So whimsical!
ReplyDeletewhat delish post! that sheel house in Mexico is amazing. I want to move and live there CC!!
ReplyDeletealso this trend is a classic.its so riviera chic,so jane birkin. Love Stella Mccartney's interpretation of it through the conch dress,so its nautical but not in an obvious way.
the F21 bra is great too and need the prada ankle pumps in my life!!!
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muah
marian
wow i love nautical outfits...cruise collections are like my ideal stuff :o) i really love canvas totes too :o)
ReplyDeletegreat post CC love u babes 4eva
I can almost feel a salty air and the murmur of the sea. Want to be on the seashore with my blue and white stripes sweater. xoxox, MG.
ReplyDeleteThis post just make me this summer and beach--just can't wait!! hvae nice weekend dear xoxo
ReplyDeletegreat collage !
ReplyDeletethanks a lot for your comment and for visiting my site !
best regards
How fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteI love the nautical theme - and you're right, it is so important to dress more elegantly than to be kitschy! :)
I am obsessing over that DVF sailboat print sheath, and the bathing suit with the sailboats is just adorable!
xo
Nautical makes me seasick. I am jumping ship and leave this trend to the other mateys who are on board with this trend.;-)
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Mmmm...would love to see my boyfriend in one of those striped blazers !
ReplyDeleteand me...i could have the rest and leisurely lounge in this amazing shell house !
nautical themed clothing is so classic. reminds me a bit of popeye meets pinup girl :). i love the bikini miranda kerr is wearing!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
La C.
Ohhh yesss!!
ReplyDeleteI love nautical t-shirts and dresses!
I need to find a nice swimsuit though!
Great finde a ti tb!;)
stella stella.
ReplyDeletepure perfection.
i think nautical is always crazy cool.
it almost has a feeling of resort + island getaway.
so dreamy... sailing on a 5 million dollar yacht ;)
happy weekend beauty
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i love the nautical trend. i can't wait for summer!
ReplyDeleteHappy new year, Carrie! This is definitely my style; i still remember those navy anchors embroidered in my white shirt, when i was little.. Great post!
ReplyDeleteYou always pick out something I like! This time it's the shell-dress from Vivienne Westwood.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the inspiration :)
FINALLY! I have a nautical top from years ago that I have yet to pull out of a dusty bottom drawer.
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the stella sweater and the moschino pumps are gorgeous!
ReplyDeletei love your posts, always so pretty :)
molly xx
Oh I love it! Always clean and clasic!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah CC, today's Friday, the clutch must go out to partaaay! lol!
Nautical always seems to come back with a bang this time every year and I love,love,love that about this trend. :]
ReplyDeletethanks, CC!
xxx
Mmmmmmmh, it's smells summer, here !
ReplyDeletehappy to see nautical, i love a sailor!
ReplyDeleteLOVE nautical! Great selection of photos, you have such a great eye! x
ReplyDeleteYummy eye candy on your blog!!
ReplyDeleteI have to have that Balenciaga.
Nautical is sooo amazing... clean, preppy, and fit for the high seas!
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nicole.
Nautical is such a classic. And so chic!
ReplyDeleteIt's so funny, the nautical look comes back every spring, without fail. But it is a classic! I love the whites and knotted, thick ropes that are incorporated into styles.
ReplyDeleteNautical is so spring... I think it will be always a trend.
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I love the blue/white and red/white stripes combination, even if they are too classic for others, is a sure bet for the nautical look.
ReplyDeleteFeliz año!!!
Cast the lines! Raise the sails! Dramine taken! Cute nautical outfits! Let's hit the sea!
ReplyDeleteI love the Moschino scribble shoes.
ReplyDeleteSooo classic!
ReplyDeleteLove the scarf print dress! just fabulous!
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I love the printed dresses! So pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love nautical inspiration. I wanted a sailor dress so much last summer. The See by Chloe top is perfect.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Lovin the D&G sparkley tank and the Stella McCartney sailboat dress!
ReplyDeleteI love the nautica look but I have never tried to pull it off. I can't do tiny blue and white stripes or the sailor thing but I love it when girls can!
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nautical is SO GOOD when done tastefully. i'm glad to see it coming back :)
ReplyDeletebrilliant post!
ReplyDeleteand thank you so much for your lovely commment
i've added your sweet blog to my links
:)
This style always make me happy, and in one second remind me on sea, beach and some past year. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love Vivienne Westwood Anglomania top, Balenciaga bag, and these two swim suit.
Welcome back, Nautical!
FM
Hi there-I adore this trend, I remember it being in and out when I was a girl!! The Stella McCartney dress is soo gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOMG I want a house like that!! *.*
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the Stella McCartney conch minidress and the one with boats! :)
I used to love t-shits with stripes in blue and white but as I see them every summer, now I find them very boring...
Oh, and I love shells, I have a bag with that silohuette!
Byee
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i love the nautical theme, but i think some people take it a little too far. i love the dolce and gabana one :)
ReplyDeletei'm in love with all these clothes. that cute little sailory look is so going to come in style.
ReplyDeleteI love nautical - every year without fail!!
ReplyDeleteThe nautic stuff is so classic, reat fro spring.
ReplyDeleteThat house is way cool. I had to repost it on my dwellings and decor blogI provided a link back to you. Thank you for the great post!
ReplyDeleteYes, George is! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this I call sailor look. I want the top on the 10th picture.
But I have a question, do you want to exchange links? (a)
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ungaro branch heel shoes. I want them badly! Very inspiring post, I am happy mine nudged u back into knitting! Still working on that scarf here: knit, purl, knit...:) Will be posting updates.
ReplyDeleteAHOY SAILOR!
ReplyDeletehow did i miss this post?
i have ALWAYS and will forever be, a huge nautical fan! my mum drilled it into me since i was little...and i have never looked away from it! so much beauty in this post! love it.
and on the LEGS topic - i am sure your legs are smoking hot miss CC!!!
xxx LM
that shell house is THE SHIT
ReplyDeleteYou will not believe this, but I actually passed by that same house years ago!
ReplyDeleteI used to go to Mexico often because of my Dad (airplane pilot), and we once went scuba diving in Isla Mujeres and then we drove around the island in a golf caddy and took pictures of THAT SAME HOUSE for my aunt who's an architect.
Gosh, what a coincidence!
Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
luv luv luv!
ReplyDeleteOooh I love that intarsia sweater and stripy belt, where is the belt from? Would be a great add to my nautical collection of anchors etc.
ReplyDeleteWhat a site for wide eyes! I just sort of stumbled on it. I was wondering if you have any info on the shell house you have on here, never seen anything like it, and as it happens i'm writing a paper on surrealism, fashion and shells...any info greatly appreciated. thanks for such a contribution to the art form that is fashion.
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Hi Natalie! Thanks for your comment! Fashion is totally wrapped up with shells right now! Just check out the recent Dolce & Gabbana and Stella McCartney collections...
ReplyDeleteI don't know much about the Shell House other than its locale, in Isal Mujeres, Mexico. You might search Architectural Digest online!
xoxox,
CC