8 Stylish Nautical Looks to Ring In Fleet Week

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Since 1984, America’s maritime men and women have anchor away–ed for Fleet Week and the long Memorial Day Weekend, to take our metropolis by storm—all in their perfectly pressed and very dapper uniforms. So how to honor those comely, slightly weathered seafarers arriving en masse today? If you missed this morning’s parade of ships down the Hudson River, you can still put a little nautical flair into your look. There are some set-sail tops chicly fastened with knotted rope, navy bucket hats, even an adorable mariner dress for the mini-me swabbie. Whatever you pick, we promise you’ll like the newfound cut of your jib. Here, see the best deep-sea pieces to wear now.

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Photographed by Peter Lindbergh, Vogue, January 1989
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YMC nautical linen-blend top, $240; matchesfashion.com; Lanvin woven silk scarf, $385; net-a-porter.com; Lemaire cropped cotton-denim jeans, $555; matchesfashion.com; Oscar de la Renta Alice bow-embellished satin pumps, $765; net-a-porter.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of matchesfashion.com; net-a-porter.com; matchesfashion.com; net-a-porter.com
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Photographed by Hans Feurer, Vogue, July 1991
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Chloé lace-front T-shirt, $488; matchesfashion.com; Boden St. Ives shorts, $78; bodenusa.com; Tory Burch platform espadrilles, $291; alducadaosta.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of matchesfashion.com; Courtesy of bodenusa.com; Courtesy of alducadaosta.com
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Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, December 1989
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Trademark striped mid-weight knit sweater, $343; matchesfashion.com; Lisa Marie Fernandez neoprene shorts, $250; net-a-porter.com; Zara raffia rucksack, $70; zara.com; Miansai 18K gold-plated screw cuff, $260; selfridges.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of matchesfashion.com; Courtesy of net-a-porter.com; Courtesy of Zara; selfridges.com
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Model Linda Evangelista, head and shoulders, wearing a black with white trim stretch classic boat neck by Michael Leva with a white sailor hatPhotographed by Peter Lindbergh, Vogue, January 1989
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Proenza Schouler long-sleeved knit polo, $750; lagarconne.com; Karen Kane nautical bucket hat, $41; lordandtaylor.com; A Peace Treaty Hamba earrings, $198; apeacetreaty.comPhoto: (Clockwise from left) Courtesy of lagarconne.com; Courtesy of lordandtaylor.com; Courtesy of A Peace Treaty
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Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, May 1992
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Chloé embroidered tulle playsuit, $4,654; matchesfashion.com; Eberjey Joey lace-trimmed jersey pajama shorts, $50; net-a-porter.com; Ancient Greek Sandals Filia Sabot clog slides, $390; shopbop.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of matchesfashion.com; Courtesy of net-a-porter.com; Courtesy of shopbop.com
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Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, February 1992
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Seafarer Lord Jim striped stretch-cotton jeans, $335; matchesfashion.com; Marni nautical cord necklace, $530; selfridges.com; Altuzarra cape-back twill top, $890; net-a-porter.com; Bottega Veneta Intrecciato leather boat shoes, $690; matchesfashion.comPhoto: (Clockwise from left) Courtesy of matchesfashion.com; Courtesy of selfridges.com; Courtesy of net-a-porter.com; Courtesy of matchesfashion.com
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Photographed by Ellen Von Unwerth, Vogue, February 1989
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Chanel vintage rope twist CC earrings, $1,000; shopbop.com; Lisa Marie Fernandez Poppy bandeau bikini, $400; matchesfashion.com; Michael Kors short-sleeved poplin wrap top, $605; stylebop.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of shopbop.com; Courtesy of matchesfashion.com; Courtesy of stylebop.com
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Photographed by Tiziano Magni, Vogue, February 1992
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H&M sailor dress, $15; hm.com; Dolce Gabbana white silk jacquard braided handbag, $856; childrensalon.com; Petit Bateau patent-leather Mary Jane shoes, $85; melijoe.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of H&M; Courtesy of childrensalon.com; Courtesy of melijoe.com