SOCiAL Trends: NAUTICAL

The summer is back and 2011 fashion trends are blazing hot. Social Kingston is especially in love with the nautical trend. Nautical isn't just a color, or a stripe, or a piece of clothing it is a full on fashion world of its own. The trend is versatile and chic ranging from cool and casual to formal and sexy. This wouldn't be the first time the captain and his crew have been thrust onto the runways of New York and Paris. However this time around designers are thinking less navy and more yacht club. The signature navy blue, red, and bold stripes have evolved to create fashionable pieces that are just to die for.  It is also guaranteed to give the average Jane or Joe a mysteriously sultry edge.

This fashion trend is not particularly hard to capture, however if it goes wrong, it goes SERIOUSLY wrong. But don't worry we got your back and if you stick with these grounds rules you'll be turning heads all day:

The Stripes 

The easiest way to go nautical is through stripes particularly navy blue or black stripes. Do not over stripe. Incorporating stripes can be as simple as a scarf, a pocket or accessories. If you opt for a large stripe item e.g. a dress or jacket,  solid pieces are your best bet at avoiding cheesy. 

 

Keep it Trendy 

There is no need to confine yourself, mix it up play with some colors and incorporate other trends. For men, pants cut a little before the ankle or rolled to that point paired with loafers without socks are definite do's to get that laid back look. Bright colors also add some edge and keeps you interesting to the eye

Little striped dresses for women are casually sweet but for a more trendy look don shades, accessories or heels to keep it modern.

 

Nautical can be done without stripes!

Nautical is more than the fresh clean stripes from the ship, its a feel, a totally different attitude which is best captured as sophisticated but easy going.

   

 Fashion is an expression of self, the nautical trend can definitely speak your language. Dare somebody to figure you out through this SOCiAL Kingston approved fashion do!

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