TREND OF THE WEEK: NAUTICAL

Time to drop anchor with a spring /summer favourite – the nautical look.

Inspiration

The 2012 resort collections provided plenty of maritime references for the seafaring fashionista from anchor motifs, rope-print dresses and sailor separates at YSL to Gucci’s stripe polo necks, matching shorts and pristine pea coats.

Preppy perennials such as J.

Crew and Tommy Hilfiger never fail to deliver on classic Breton stripes or a red, navy and white colourway – the perfect way to cruise into spring.

Style Notes

* Invest in key staples like a navy pea coat and Breton stripe top; pair these with denim shorts and Converse by day; or skinny jeans and heels by night.

* Match your maxi dress with a rope sandal or work a classic pair of white wide legged trousers and a fitted seersucker blazer.

* Do trend ‘lite’ and opt for nuances like lanyard jewellery, raffia wedges or red/white colourways. Anchor the look with a classic trench.

* Top tip? When wearing white, invest in the best your euro will travel. Nothing says VPL quite like see-through material.