3 nautical trends that will inspire your spring wardrobe

Now is as good a time as any to get started on your spring shopping list. Whether you’re sprinkling in a Y2K-inspired trend or two or investing in the latest it-girl brands, spring is all about reinvention. To prepare our wardrobes for a spring awakening, we snuck a peek into Stylight’s shopping data and found one eye-catching style that’s particularly worth shopping this season: nautical trends.

Set sail for a new spring wardrobe.

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With its characteristic blue and white stripes, button detailing, and luxury feel, nautical-inspired fashion is one trend we’re definitely jumping aboard this spring.

To help steer clear of its kitschy alter ego and subtly introduce the sea-inspired trend into your wardrobe, we’ve rounded up three classy ways to wear the nautical style. First things first, a classic: blue and white striped dresses.

Trend #1: Striped Dresses

According to our internal Stylight shopping data, clicks on striped dresses have increased 54% since the start of the year. Pair the relaxed style with a denim jacket and strappy sandals for a feminine and flattering look.

Jason Wu

striped flared dress - Blue

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$1,360.00

Farfetch

Staud

Guilia Striped Organza-overlay Shirt Dress - Womens - Blue White

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$495.00

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AlexaChung

One-shoulder striped dress Blue

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$725.00

Mytheresa

A.P.C.

Florence Striped Cotton-jersey Dress - Womens - Blue White

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$220.00

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Self Portrait

Self-portrait - Lace-collar Striped Cotton Midi Dress - Womens - Blue White

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$470.00

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Palmer//harding

panelled stripe shirt dress - White

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$798.00

Farfetch

J.W.Anderson

godet-hem striped shirt-dress - Blue

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$540.00

Farfetch

Cinq à Sept

ruffle-panel dress - Blue

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$425.00

Farfetch

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Trend #2: High-Waisted Shorts

A tummy-slimming alternative to low-rise bottoms, clicks on high-waisted shorts have grown by 20% since January. Pair the style with a bodysuit for an ultra-flattering on-the-go outfit.

3.1 Phillip Lim

Tie-front Cotton-chambray Shorts - Blue

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$290.00

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Rebecca Vallance

Nautique Striped Woven Shorts - Black

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$285.00

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Mary Mare

Biarritz High-rise Shell-print Linen Shorts - Womens - White Print

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$860.00

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LOFT

Admiral Shorts White

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$54.50

LOFT

Zimmermann

Poppy Belted Scalloped Embroidered Linen Shorts - Ivory White

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$450.00

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Loup Charmant

Expedition Organic-cotton Shorts - Womens - Navy Blue

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$357.00

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Re/Done

50s Distressed Denim Shorts - Off-white

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$195.00

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Khaite

Exclusive to Mytheresa - Hilary high-rise gingham shorts Black

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$580.00

Mytheresa

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Trend #3: Silk-Printed Blouses

Classy and eye-catching, clicks on silk blouses have shot up 84% since the beginning of the year. Pair the style with cigarette pants and loafers for a chic office-to-nighttime outfit.