7 Nautical Accessories for Spring

Arthur Elgort

Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, May 1990

The warmer weather is here, and that means it’s time to cast away the bulk of winter and welcome the ebb and flow of spring into your wardrobe. And the best way to do it—all puns aside? Take a style cue from the Breton marinière, which first made waves when Coco Chanel wore it on the French Riviera and was later adopted by legions of stylish women, from Brigitte Bardot to Alexa Chung. Whether charming striped shoes or a rope belt, here are seven seaside accessories to help turn the tide in your spring look.