How to Wear the Nautical Look

How to Wear the Nautical Look



The nautical look is very popular right now. Red, white and blue combinations and also stripes can help you have a seaworthy look even if your feet never leave solid ground.







Things You'll Need:





Blue and white striped top



Navy pants



Navy boat-neck T-shirt



White skirt



Anchor-shaped earrings



Navy jacket



Red beads



Wide leg jeans



Navy Keds









Step
1



Understand that the nautical look is very crisp and fresh. Many French women have a knack for achieving just the right balance with this style, so flip through some of your favorite Fashion magazines or search online for some ideas and inspiration.




Step
2



Look for simple pieces with a nautical feel. Navy and whites paired with gold or red accents can be traditional, but feel free to experiment but adding your own take on this trend.




Step
3



Wear a thin navy and white horizontal-striped sweater with wide leg navy or white pants and a gold bangle

bracelet


for a timeless nautical feel.




Step
4



Pair a white jean skirt with a boat-neck T-shirt in navy or red and add a thick navy belt and navy Keds.




Step
5



Invest in classic sailor pants, which have two rows of buttons on the front panel. These can give any outfit a nautical feel without looking overdone.




Step
6



Use wide-leg dark jeans as the staple of your outfit, then layer a bright white v-neck sweater over a navy blouse or T-shirt. Add red beads for an extra pop.




Step
7



Remember that a well-tailored navy blazer with white jeans captures a simple but classic nautical feel that you can wear anywhere.




Step
8



Give a plain outfit a nautical feel by putting on gold anchor

earrings


or a necklace with anchors. This is a quick and inexpensive way to achieve this look.




Step
9



Substitute royal blue, bright green or deep yellow instead of navy for a fresh variation on the expected nautical theme.







Tips & Warnings









Be sure to choose flat, rubber-soled shoes if you will be taking your nautical look onto a boat.








Realize that nautical pieces can be good investments because the look is timeless.



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