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How to get the Nautical Look for Summer, from Pin Striped T Shirts to Straw Boat Hats

Endless days, balmy nights, and afternoons wiled away on the sand: summer means free time, all the time, and sartorial inspiration for restriction-free dressing is everywhere. Every year, resort collections roll out around the world, and they never cease to reference the nautical look: classic Bretons, boat shoes, plenty of cool whites and straw hats abound.

Alexa Chung in the nautical look

Image courtesy of The Independent

D&G Spring 2009

Chanel Resort 2010

Images courtesy of New York Magazine

The nautical look draws on wardrobe staples that never grow old and look good on everyone: take a breton top tucked into high-waisted white tailored shorts, add boating shoes and a straw fedora hat. Channel the look at night with a navy sailor-inspired dress and espadrille wedges, paired with enamel accessories.

Fedora