THE NEW
NAUTICAL
It’s chic, it’s easy and it looks good on everyone – nautical dressing will forever rule the sartorial waves. Earn your stripes this summer with our edit of timeless
Riviera-inspired looks
Push the boat out
Classic Breton stripes are the perfect counterpoint to bright, notice-me colours. Red always works with navy and white, but try experimenting with seasonal shades and retro shapes
CAST YOUR NET
Need a standout look? Let stripes
take a backseat and make a
statement with this voluminous skirt
and oversized denim jacket, both
made from recycled materials
Work these white pool
slides for sporting appealShop now
WEATHER THE STORM
We’ve all been at the mercy of the unpredictable British summer. Cue this hooded anorak: wear with French navy stripes and ankle-skimming jeans to be ready for any weather
This Autograph shift dress is a graphic alternative to the traditional marinière palette. Complete the look with eye-catching earrings and a glossy red manicure
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Plain sailing
Falling somewhere between yacht club and French chic, St
Tropez-inspired luxe stands the test of time. Think Audrey
Hepburn or Brigitte Bardot and channel the laid-back
glamour of the Fifties
This matching shorts set from
Autograph was made for summer. Add
black pointed pumps and a cross-body
bag for easy weekend style
A CUT ABOVE
Beautifully cut, this two-piece would make a great outfit for Wimbledon, Henley or a chic garden party. Just add wedges to avoid sinking into
the grass
THE FINE PRINT
Stripes can work on- and off-duty. Pair a casual tee with simple tailoring for work or a stylish weekend brunch
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Style ahoy
Coco Chanel’s first nautical collection in 1917 started
this enduring fashion phenomenon. For a 2015 take,
keep it simple but work in cool accessories to do classic
with a millennial twist
Nautical doesn’t have to mean only navy and white. This top is ideal if you want to add a subtle hint of colour – match the red stripe with a matt lip to finish
Photography: Sean McMenomy / Styling: Niki Brodie / Hair: Carolyn O’Neil Make-up: Adam de Cruz / Model: Line at Le Management
EFFORTLESS ELEGANCE
A Breton top paired with culottes is a shortcut to easy chic. To wear a wide leg with confidence, choose the leg-lengthening power of block-heel sandals
SUIT UP
Loose tailoring, high-contrast stripes and reversible prints make for a resort-ready, feminine spin on the traditional pinstripe suit
These M&S Collection shorts are a subtle nod
to the trendShop now
Toe the line with Limited Edition’s sleek white wedges – the style of the summer Shop now