You don’t have to spend your summer sailing a luxurious yacht to look like you were. Some of fashion's most beloved designers are all setting sail for an iconic nautical look for Resort 2012. Yves Saint Laurent designer, Stefano Pilati, showcased an elegant collection with sophisticated looks with sailor friendly accents throughout. The Moschino Resort 2012 collection followed suit with tailored navy blazers paired with pops of red on a mostly clean white palette.  Whether it’s the sleek high waist, button adorned trousers or the embroidered anchors, we certainly cannot wait to cruise away with these designs.

There is something classic and effortlessly sexy about this sea inspired style and it is one of the easiest trends to achieve. Predominantly minimal, the trend is typically very basic and can be as simple as mixing colors such as navy, bright red, and a crisp white in a cohesive way. Nautical fashion is extremely versatile because it can be worn casually for a flirty beach babe look or for a chic cocktail party, you decide!

 To take the look from the runway to real life, mixing striped prints with solid pops of color will look almost collegiate when all together. To help you from going over board, we compiled a few pieces to mix to keep you looking nautical by nature this summer.

 

This comfortable and affordable nautical striped dress from H&M, $24.95, is the perfect essential piece to accessorize and customize your sea inspired look.

 

 

 

 

Pair this up with an adorable red braided belt also from H&M for added color and texture to your look.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depending on where your summer takes you, this look can be worn with either flats or wedges such as these fabulous gold chained red flats from Sole Boutique. Add some height to your look with these TOMS striped wedges.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now that you have your look almost completed, it's time to accessorize! Betsey Johnson's quirky personality always shines through in her designs, and her jewelry is no exception. Oceanic oddities such as a gold plated fish bangle or turquoise starfish earrings are only the tip of the iceberg for accessorizing your look in a fun way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or try Etsy.com for a fun anchor charm bracelet!