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Nautical fashion is back on deck this summer. With high-end houses like Prada and Miu Miu leading the charge, the spring 2025 runways were stocked with sophisticated takes on maritime classics. The key to making seafaring staples feel fresh rather than costume-y lies in thoughtful styling. Essentials like a perfectly cut mariner tee, weathered boat shoes, or a soft fisherman sweater pair well with summer’s other It items, such as lace-trimmed slips or board shorts.
The Nautical Fashion Staples:
- The Mariner Stripe: Buck Mason Catalina breton tee, $128
- The Boat Shoe: Miu Miu canvas leather boat shoes, $995
- The Fisherman Knit: Dôen Withrowe sweater, $498
- The Mini Dress: J.Crew Maxine sailor-stripe dress, $168
- The Sailor Pant: Proenza Schouler Oliver pants, $1,290
- The Rain-Proof Anorak: Toteme organic cotton-blend jacket, $690
- The Cord Accent: Dorsey James bezel paracord necklace, $395
And like many Sex and the City fanatics who moved to New York City, I thought I would inevitably encounter Fleet Week when I got here (remember that episode?). Unlike Carrie and Charlotte, I’ve yet to find a sailor in the city. Perhaps that’s for the best—compelling nautical style often happens far from the docks. Here’s our guide on how to wear it.
The Stripe Shirt
Give a classic mariner tee a gamine twist with a pleated mini, sleek heels, and a mermaid-esque bag that subtly nods to sirens of the sea.
The Boat Shoe
Boat shoes and board shorts are a match made in Miuccia Prada heaven. Complete the look with a preppy striped polo and straw tote.
The Fisherman Knit
Soften the heft of a chunky fisherman sweater by pairing it with a delicate lace-trimmed slip. Rope sandals and a matching bracelet add nautical charm.
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The Sailor Dress
A sweet sailor dress needs little embellishment. Fisherman sandals, Prada’s coveted rope bag, and oversized sunglasses provide on-trend and on-theme finishing touches.
The Sailor Pants
Proenza Schouler’s fashion-forward sailor pants work beautifully with a crisp white tank, substantial sandals, and a beaded necklace for beachy charm.
The Anorak
Embrace contrast by pairing a bold yellow anorak with a silky slip dress and studded loafers. Weather-proof!
The Cord Accent
Style a piece from Dorsey’s new nautical Paracord collection with sleek minimalism—think a flowing maxi dress, mesh ballet flats, and a lightweight button-down tied at the waist.
