nautical navy

labels: coat Talbots (similar here); sweater Talbots (similar here and here); pants Ann Taylor (similar here and here); shoes Banana Republic (similar here and here); belt Ralph Lauren (similar here); handbag Mark & Graham

denim Ann Taylor; sweater Eddie Bauer (similar here and here); peacoat tailor-made (similar here); handbag North37; booties Banana Republic (similar here and here)

skirt Banana Republic (similar here and here); sweater Banana Republic (similar here and here); cardigan JCrew (similar here and here); hat Target; necklace Talbots (similar here and here)

chinos Banana Republic (similar here and here); tee Banana Republic (similar here and here); cardigan Philosophy (similar here and here); sandals Lilly Pulitizer for Target (similar here and here)

chinos JCrew (similar here and here); tee Merona for Target (similar here and here); sweater Banana Republic (similar here and here); handbag Lilly Pulitzer for Target; sandals Banana Republic (similar here)

pants Philosophy (similar here and here); tee JCrew (similar here and here); blazer Banana Republic (similar here and here); shoes Zara (similar here and here)

they say that a nautical look never goes out of style. and i quite agree. if you are looking for timeless elegance think navy, think nautical, think stripes. and nothing says spring quite like a nautical look anchored in navy. navy and white is a no-brainer, but it also pairs nicely with a variety of colors. green, yellow, and pink are all color combo’s i favor – it’s a preppy thing of mine. once your color scheme is in place then it’s a matter of adding accessories to give your outfit a bit of zing. pops of red always work or play it safe with white. and metallics will never fail. this is where your personality is allowed to shine so go for it! what do you have to lose? a fashion faux-pas? i think there are worse things in life to contend with.