How to Wear the Nautical Look

 

You can pull off the nautical look off no matter your age or body type. It's also a classic -- think of Audrey Hepburn in a nautical-striped boat-neck top. You can wear it to an afternoon picnic as well as a night out on the town. The nautical look is characterized by horizontal stripes -- usually black and white or navy and white and crisp white skirts and pants.

Instructions

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     Base your look around horizontal stripes. Go classic with a navy and white boat-neck top, or try a trendier take on the nautical look with a striped draped skirt. A tank dress with slightly wider stripes is a current look, as of 2011.
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     Add some crisp white. Pair high-waisted white trousers with a nautical top, or add a fitted white blazer to a tank dress.
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     Try a pop of color -- red is an effective counter-point for nautical color schemes. Complement your nautical look with red ballet flats or a red scarf.
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     Add accessories such as a rope-inspired necklace or earrings. Wear anchor-shaped jewelry with caution -- too much and your look will say "costume" rather than "trend."