in the fashion world where we're constantly waiting for "the next big thing," one thing has become predictable over the years. just as sure as fleet week invades manhattan every spring, nautical looks take over the pages of fashion magazines as navy striped tee shirts arrive in stores. this classic spring look was first inspired by queen victoria in 1846 when she dressed her son albert in a sailor suit to wear aboard the royal yacht. since then, the sailor look has been interpreted and re-interpreted by classic designers such as chanel and ralph lauren as well as mavericks vivienne westwood and john galliano. from the golden age of hollywood when jean harlow and bette davis owned the look to the runways of today, nautical fashion is nothing if not a spring statement.
a high-waisted, wide-leg pant may be a little too fleety for you, but the look is easy to acheive without appearing over-styled or costumed. stick with a simple palette of navy and white stripes in the form of a dress or tee shirt/tank paired with white (or simply blue) jeans. for the more adventurous out there, we've seen everything from phillip lim's anchors to derek lam's stars adorning spring fashions. and if you want to take it up a level, throw in a red accessory, straw bag or something roped--like the lizzie fortunato "spirits for sale" necklace at poole shop. 
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