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| Set sail in the Classic Nautical Fashion Look! |
It's that time of the year again when we can finally escape the snow and winter chill and hopefully look forward to some fine summer weather later in the year together with Strawberries and Cream and a seat at Wimbledon. The onset of Summer gives me a chance to soak up some sunshine and experience a warm summer breeze on my pale English flesh.
Fortunately, summer 2012 once again features the nautical fashion look, a favourite look of mine. It doesn’t matter whether you are on the beach, strolling on the promenade, boardwalk or sailing on the ocean. The nautical look is classic and works well in just about every situation.
2012 sees the classic nautical stripes flavoured with the South Seas, South Pacific and jaunty sailor hats. Paris fashion week featured palm tree prints and sarong-gowns accessorized with leis, created a colourful collection infused with tropical colour and fun accessories. It makes me think of Marlon Brando's On the Waterfront or the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, South Pacific.
You can start your Nautical Look with a classic swimsuit or a bikini. Then add shorts, skirt or mini dress according to the time of day. For the evening, maybe a full-length dress would suit? Don’t forget to add some shoes or sandals and other accessories to keep the sea-going theme going.
Everything you choose can be mix and match giving you a huge choice of look to suit any occasion without breaking the bank. Remember, the sea-going look can be grown up and sophisticated or distinctly youthful and saucy depending on just how much you choose to wear (or NOT as the case may be!).
They do say that ‘all the nice girls love a sailor’ but it is also true that nice boys positively adore ship-shape girls!
Have you ever thought of going on a cruise? “Hey I’m 30 not 60,” I hear you cry. These days, not all cruises are stuffy affairs where you are forced to wear a formal gown for dinner and your man must sport a tuxedo or a dinner jacket.
Modern cruises can be as informal as you like, where dinner can be a barbecue by the pool in a bikini, as opposed to a 5 course silver service dinner accompanied by a string quartet playing Mozart.
Of course, your time afloat may be just a day trip around the bay to watch some whales or a party afloat? Whatever the reason to set sail, It is still a great opportunity to dress the part as a seaworthy sailor and a lively shipmate!
The Basics - Minimum Cover with the Bikini
Lets be optimistic and assume lots of sunshine. Therefore we can kick off our nautical look with maximum exposure and a classic, nautically themed bikini - blue will do nicely.
Cover up with a Mini Dress
But beware of too much sun so the next thing to think about, apart from some high factor sun tan lotion, is covering up in the midday sun. So look out for a loose-fitting mini dress that covers your shoulders that you can slip easily over your swimsuit.
Accessories
Next put together a collection of shoes, bags and jewellery that complements the nautical colours you’ve already chosen..
Smart and Sophisticated
When evening comes and the sun slips slowly into the calm tropical waters, then why not slip a full length dress over your swimsuit and you have a great piece of evening wear. Don’t forget to treat yourself to a sundowner before dinner!
Evening Cover Up!
It can get chilly on deck in the evening so be ready to add more layers. Find yourself a nice little cardigan that is warm yet stylishly short and not at all frumpy!
Finally
Start looking around for your own take on the nautical fashion look. Maybe you fancy white shorts of tight pants that finish below the knee. What about some big bold beads or shells you can wear as a necklace? Don’t forget a shawl and a sea-going hat or cap. Use your imagination and make the look your own!
Now, you have just one more accessory to find. A sea-going sailor guy to complete your wardrobe. Bon Voyage!
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