Monday, July 19, 2010

Today's Outfit: Navy & Nautical

  • Striped cami (Zara)
  • Blue oxford shirt (Aritzia)
  • Jeans (Banana Republic)
  • Sandals (Pour La Victoire)
  • Necklace (Spring Shoes)
  • Belt (from a CiCi dress)
Nautical-inspired looks come and go every year, so it seems a bit silly to call them a "trend." Although the appeal of sailor stripes has endured fashion's seasonal whims, I don't think I've ever seen them as trendy as they are this season. Breton stripes are a ubiquitous sight downtown; every other girl that I see is in a striped top. I can certainly see the appeal of stripes because they add visual interest to any outfit. They're classic and stylish and you feel like you tried to put together a cute outfit, but you're not so far out of your sartorial comfort zone that you feel awkward. I know this outfit wouldn't have been quite as satisfactory if I'd used a solid-coloured cami for layering.

Are you a fan of stripes? How have you been wearing them this season?

10 comments:

Laura said...

This season.. I don't think so.. Maybe 2 or 3 times.
I was a fan of stripes years ago.. Now I still thinking that it's great to wear them sometimes. It's a classical!

xxx
- Laura

Nadia said...

I love stripes! I always have and always will. I like them bold and unexpected, and styled in unusual ways.

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Sal said...

Lisa, I LOVE this! The dark necklace against the pale shirt? Perfection!

Couture Carrie said...

Lovely summer layers, darling L!
And look at your tiny little waist ~ gorgeous!

xoxox,
CC

It Girl (Anya) said...

I'm always a fan of stripes both horizontal and vertical, slim and wide - any time of the year. Stripes are classic!

Your sandals are very cute.

AsianCajuns (Cath) said...

I'm a HUGE fan of stripes. Black or navy stripes are classic and definitely not trends. I'm still on the search for a perfect, loose-fitting black and white stripe shirt.
Love the way you styled your outfit.

thefatandskinnyonfashion said...

love your toenail polish

wulanasihsetyarini said...

the cute sandallllllsssss....
and the stripes is never die..

Kathryn Blair said...

I like stripes, but I don't do nautical. I kinda hate nautical themes in pretty much everything -- decor, outfits, etc. I also am not a fan of navy somehow.

But your outfit is still cute! I'd probably just do it in different colours if I were wearing it :P

5am je t♥aime said...

i like this look! very cute^__^ thanks for sharing.