Classic Nautical Fashion Stripes

he whole point of nautical stripes is that it is classic clothing, but with a nod to this year's fabrics and shapes. The more youth oriented the store you buy from, the more funky the nautical twist.
You may buy a nautical inspired sleeved T-shirt almost any year yet every year there will be a subtle upgrade to the fashion designing. Look out for the 'sleeve of the moment'. It might be cap, three quarter or full length dependant on fashions in general. The same T-shirt may have a boat neck, V, scoop neck, roll, or a full square flat sailor collar complete with tie.



The traditional striped Breton top usually has long dropped sleeves and is based on simple T cut tubes as shown lower down this page. But updated versions might look like this vest and cuffed top with their horizontal nautical stripes.


The styling elements of nautical fashions are always the same - stripes, anchors, capstan wheels, boat necklines, wide flat sailor collars, buttons, piping, striped diagonal piping, or blazer looks. On occasion gold, red or white braiding and cord is used. Sometimes large eyelets/grommets, metal studs and golden trigger hooks add a ship-ahoy touch.
Flirtatious cropped denim jackets, dark navy or striped nautical waistcoats also add a military air when teamed with any bottoms. River Island Clothing Co. Ltd has a large selection of navy based waistcoats and has done the nautical look very well this season. I adore this little jackets right, its just perfect for lovers of nautical looks. Choose from shorts, Bermuda shorts, Capri pants, palazzo pants to skirts for the bottom half, but avoid velour and jogging bottoms and opt for drawstring linen or high waist pants instead.

Most girls and women own a white top, plus a pair of good denim blue jeans or casual summer linen pants. So with minimal expense this nautical look can easily be yours.
Finding a great white all purpose holiday shirt is always a challenge. This shirt is perfect for holidays and for shielding you from the fierce heat of the sun. If you catch the sun too quickly on shoulders, arms and back neck the longer sleeves mean it can be used as an instant, but light upper body cover up.

A little jacket, waistcoat, striped cardigan or top like these high street fashion styles can bring the sailor out in your outfit rapidly. If you wish to give the nautical outfit a lift - simply add red. The addition of red to navy and white, or to black and white, adds a real shock of colour. Credit to: .fashion-era.com