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Hey Sailor!
Even if you're land-locked, nothing says summer like a maritime theme! All the hot designers have given their nod to the nautical, and why not? Bold patterns, classic shapes and colors, and whimsical details make up the look which has sailed happily into ready-to-wear.
The Naval Uniform though history
The looks have changed, but the themes have remained:
What the Prince of Wales would have worn on the Royal Yacht, 1846.
Early 1900s look for enlisted men.
The Dress Blues of a Wing Commander, 1918.
Women's Royal Navy wool suit, 1918.
U.S. Naval officer, 1945.
Seabees, 1945.
Inspiration for Nautical Styles on Amazon
Sailors' Valentines
Amazon Price: $37.50 (as of 10/11/2008)
Sailor Jerrys Tattoo Stencils
Amazon Price: $16.50 (as of 10/11/2008)
Sailor: Vintage Photos of a Masculine Icon
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 10/11/2008)
Pierre et Gilles: Sailors & Sea (Icons Series)
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 10/11/2008)
Sailor Dresses and Separates
Inexpensive nautical additions to your wardrobe
There's much more to choose from than just the horizontal stripe boat-neck and khaki pants (a look that does NOT look good on many of us!). Sailor themes are showing up in lots of cute ways in ready-to-wear. Dresses, skirts, military cut jackets, and tailored tops from hot retro companies like Sailor Jerry, Paper Doll Productions, Lucky 13, and Rock Steady.
- "Bon Voyage" Sailor Dress from EC Star
Adorable "Bon Voyage" script on the classic back flap.
$112 in sizes Extra Small - Extra Large by EC Star Clothing from Pin Up Girl Clothing.
Also in black eyelet.- Tweed Pea Jacket by EC Star
A military flair to any outfit, from the basic pencil skirt to a pair of jeans and a basic white tee.
$112 in sizes Extra Small - Extra Large by EC Star Clothing at Pin Up Girl! Clothing.- Ava Anchor Dress by Sailor Jerry
Navy stretch sateen sheath dress with embroidered Sailor Jerry anchor design and whimsical rope belt.
$130 in sizes Extra-Small - Large by Sailor Jerry at Pin Up Girl Clothing.- Dottie Blouse from Sailor Jerry
Fitted white blouse with blue Swiss dot pattern and ship and anchor embroidery on front and back.
$110 in sizes Extra-Small - Large by Sailor Jerry at pinupgirlclothing.com- Navy Pinstripe Sailor Vest & Pants by Steady Clothing
Vest $59 and Pants $64 in junior sizes by Steady Clothing.- Rockabilly Diner Shirt with Anchor Design by Lucky 13
Cute 50s diner shirt with embroidered anchor on front and silkscreened pinup image on the back.
$42 in sizes Small - Extra-Large by Lucky 13.- Pirate Ship Halter Dress by Paper Doll Productions
Stretch twill in red/white or black/white stripes with embroidered pirate ship at the hem.
$72 in sizes Small - Extra-Large by Paper Doll Productions at pinupgirlclothing.com- Red Pirate Ship Halter Dress from Paper Doll Productions
$72 from Paper Doll Productions.- Steady Clothing - Nautical Striped V-Neck Top with Tattoo Rose Design by Steady Clothing Co
I love the silhouette here with a v-neck and a red obi-style contrast midriff.
$38 from Steady Clothing.
Casual tees and hoodies with nautical images
T-shirts for men and women
Casual tees to pair up with your favorite pair of capris or jeans from Sailor Jerry and more.
- USN Pocket Tee by Sailor Jerry
$48 from Sailor Jerry at pinupgirlclothing.com- Rope Print Tee by Sailor Jerry
$48 by Sailor Jerry.- Long Sleeve "Rocked in the Cradle" Tee by Sailor Jerry
$42 at pinupgirlclothing.com- Homeward Bound Norman Jacket by Sailor Jerry
$149 from Sailor Jerry at pinupgirlclothing.com- Pirate Hoodie from Sourpuss Clothing
Fleece-lined hoodie with tattoo art, $48 from Sourpuss Clothing.
Accessories from the High Seas!
Want just a subtle hint of the nautical trend?
Fun jewelry, belt-buckles, shoes, and more to add a hint of sailor style or to complete a nautical outfit. It's the details that count, ya know?! Check out the awesome purses by Lux De Ville, they're my fave!
- Anchor Necklace - Pendant Necklace with Large Lucite Anchor Charm
Cute vintage-style large Lucite charm on a 17" chain, $24.- Sterling Silver Anchor Necklace from Lucky LooLoo
$49- Ye Olde Pirate Necklace 1760 from Eldorado Club
$36 by Eldorado Club exclusively for Pin Up Girl!- Bakelite Nautical Star Bracelet from Classic Hardware
$44 from Classic Hardware.- Anchors Away Tattooed Steel Cuff Bracelet by Tattooed Steel
$56 by Tattooed Steel at pinupgirlclothing.com- Nautical Charm Bracelet
In red or black stripe, $14 at pinupgirlclothing.com- Purse Charms
- Skull & Crossbones Medallion by Gasoline Glamour
$52 by Gasoline Glamour exclusively for pinupgirlclothing.com- Anchor Purse by Lux de Ville
The Dome Tote with double anchor design.
$48 by Lux De Ville.- Retro Purse - "True Love" Anchor Design Red Day Bag Purse by Lux De Ville
$46 by Lux De Ville.- Sailor Baguette - Lux De Ville Baguette Purse with Anchor Design
Perfect rockabilly shoulder purse, $32 by Lux De Ville.- Mid Zip Shoulder Bag by Lucky Girl Leather Goods
Handmade leather bags with Sailor Girl or Pirate Girl motif.
$260 by Lucky Girl Leather Goods.- Anchor Thongs by Moschino
$183.95 at Zappos Couture.- Retro Nautical Pumps from TUK Shoes
$46 by TUK Shoes.- Sailor Girl Pumps
Super cute canvas pumps, $42.- Striped Wedges
In red or black, $39.- Nautical Rope Pumps
Pinup pumps, $42.- Nautical Espadrilles
Retro canvas wedge, $42.- Vintage Ballet Flats in Nautical Stripes
In red or black, $32.- Lucky Lou Shoes - "Sailor's Dream" Wood Sole Shoes with Carved Heel and Denim Upper
WWII Style Shoes hand carved in The Philippines by talented craftsmen with over 50 years experience in this fine art. Lightweight, and so comfortable, you'll find yourself wearing these shoes everywhere and all the time.
This shoe features stars and an anchor hand carved on the heel. Features a denim upper and a rubber covered sole.
$89 at pinupgirlclothing.com- Retro Headband - Red & White Stripe Satin Covered Headband with Trailing Scarf Detail
Adorable retro red & white satin headband with trailing scarf ends, $8.
Also in black & white stripes.- Anchor Hair Clips from Eldorado Club
$14- True Love Belt Buckle by Liquorbrand
$28 by Liquorbrand.- Retro Wooden Belt Buckle
Natural wood framed in pewter and printed with rockabilly "Death Before Dishonor" ship tattoo, $24.- Homeward Bound Pocket Flask by Mobtown
Chrome and black vinyl, $29 by Mobtown.
Play Dress-up
Go all out with your sailor or pirate gear this Halloween with one of these sexy nautical costumes! Just a little sample of the dozens of pirate and nautical themed costumes available this year for men and women. Remember when packaged Halloween costumes looked cheap and ill-fitting? Well, not anymore! Beautiful and intricate designs are now being produced by Roma and they're getting better every year.
- Sexy Swashbuckler by Roma
Includes pants, waist cincher, top, hat, and sword, $120.- Rebel Pirate from Roma
$110 from Roma at pinupgirlclothing.com- Pirate Captain Costume - Swashbuckler Pirate Captain Booty Halloween Costume
This super sexy Pirate Captain Adult Halloween Costume includes ivory dress with lace overlay and sleeves and captain's jacket with lace collar. Sizes Small - Extra Large from Leg Avenue, $86.- Men's Swashbuckler from Leg Ave
$110 coat, button-front shirt, hat, eyepatch, and boot covers.- Marine Officer Costume
$64 at pinupgirlclothing.com- Pinup Sailor Costume - Sailor Pinup Girl Adult Halloween Costumes
Perfect retro sailor girl dress, $56.
Another adorable Pinup Girl Sailor mini, $62.
Sexy Navy Officer Girl, $79.
All awesome costume options from Roma, the best in high-quality sexy Halloween costumes for 2007.- Pinup Sailor Romper by Roma
$59 from Roma.- Sexy Pinup Sailor Girl Adult Halloween / Burlesque Costume
This retro sailor burlesque costume is too cute! Includes the hat, striped, lace-up crop top, and sequined boy shorts with red lace-up sides.- Sexy Pinup Marine Girl Burlesque / Halloween Costume
Includes the hat, sequined crop top and the fringed, tie-side boy shorts with garters from Leg Avenue.- Anchor Necklace Costume Jewelry
$18 each at pinupgirlclothing.com
Sailor Suits for Kids on Amazon
In 1846, the 4 year-old Prince Albert Edward of Wales was given a mini version of the Naval uniforms worn on the Royal Yacht. The public loved it, popularizing sailor suits for children the world over.
New Navy/White Nautical Short Set with Hat July 4th Pageant
Amazon Price: (as of 10/11/2008)
New White/Navy Nautical Sailor Dress with Hat July 4th Pageant (6M to 24M)
Amazon Price: (as of 10/11/2008)
Boys 5-pc Dress Sailor Suit with Nautical Blue Blazer & Captain's Hat
Amazon Price: (as of 10/11/2008)
Vintage Sailor Dresses
The sailor dress from the 50s and 60s
If you're confident enough to buy vintage clothing without trying it on, and lucky enough to fit into these uber-cute dresses from the 50s and 60s, you might find a one-of-a-kind piece on ebay that will get you noticed! Note...vintage dresses in this style tend to be really, really small!
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