How to Wear Nautical Style Fashion

Ahoy ladies and gents! Our style expert is bringing you the current summer trend: nautical fashion. From horizontal stripes to red, white and blue color combos, here are some style ideas for this summer's nautical fashion rage.

1. Crisp, clean lines are key to achieving a classic Americana look. Stocking your closet with stripes will leave your wardrobe awash in endless nautical possibilities.

Below. Katie is wearing "Boston Proper - Maritime Navy Blue - Beyond Travel Classic Boyfriend Blazer - 6 There's nothing like the transformative power of a well-fitted nautical jacket. The Beyond Travel Classic Boyfriend Blazer is a versatile piece that effortlessly transitions from the boardroom to a casual day or evening. Designed in a shorter length you will love, this tailored blazer will be in your wardrobe rotation from season to season. Lending a comfortable fit in a soft, four-way stretch fabrication that's wrinkle-resistant and packable, this wash-and-wear blazer can be dressed up or worn casually. Flex your options for suiting when paired with Beyond Travel tops and bottoms or mix and match to your favorite pieces; a Corso necklace (as a bracelet), or similar styles available at Fashion Valley Corso. mx; and gold circle earrings by the Housewives Jewelry. Ohso-Perfect gold earrings from Housewives Jewelry $24 available at housewivesjewelry.com. Dan is wearing a Maceoo shirt, $145, and 7 For All Mankind pants, $189, available at Nordstrom, nordstrom.com.

2. Anchors Away! The summer’s hottest trend has made its mark. Navigating through the season with this style is the easiest way to achieve a preppy sailor ensemble. 

Below. Danita is wearing a "Sailor Suit" bathing suit by Karo Swimwear, $349, available at karoswimwear.com; a "Frida" bracelet by Corso, price upon request, available at Fashion Valley or University Town Center Mall in La Jolla and corso.mx; "Bianca" sunglasses by Sama, $525, available at samaeyewear.com

Below. Katie is wearing Charmosa bikini bottoms available at sauvage swimwear; Star Designs sweater, $170, gold anchor earrings, $75, and a genuine quartz ring in sterling silver, $420, all available at Ooh La La, shopoohlala.com

3. Men's nautical looks are easy to achieve with navy blue basics, like slacks, pea coats, and blazers. 

Below. Mike is wearing an Easy-iron shirt, $14.95, available at H&M, hm.com; 7 For All Mankind pants, $189, available at Nordstrom, nordstrom.com; and Sand Copenhagen "Short Peacoat," available exclusively at Sand Copenhagen retailers and available for purchase at Garys Del Mar Plaza, Del Mar.

4. Bikinis and men's swim trunks are all-American in shades of red, white and blue. 

Below. Katie is wearing an Ipanema "Lauren" bandeau top, $75, and Ipanema "Small Burrito" bottoms, $66, both available at FreePeople. Mike is wearing Tommy Bahama swim trunks, $98, available at Nordstrom, nordstrom.com; a Corso "Bareilli" triple–wrap leather bracelet with 22–Karat gold plated half bangle, $128, available at Fashion Valley or University Town Center Mall in La Jolla, corso.mx; and Sama "Combustion 3" sunglasses, $400, available at samaeyewear.com. Danita is wearing an Ipanema "Squish Triangle" bikini top, $71, and "Ana" bottoms, $68, both available at ipanemaus.com. Tablecloth, used as seat cover, "Mod Stripe" tablecloth by BottleCloth, $99-169, available at Bottle Cloth.