Each of us has ever been to the seashore. Warm and light breezes, seashells, cries of seagulls and a loud beep of a cruise liner ready to go on a long voyage are all associations that cause the naval style of clothing, considered one of the easiest and romantic fashion trends. According to one version, this style originates in the middle of the XIX century in the UK, when among the members of the royal family it was fashionable to wear the uniform of a naval officer, and then this trend spread to the court nobility and all the rich layers of society. Despite the fact that more than a century has passed since that time, the sea style is still considered one of the most topical fashion trends.
The main features of the naval style of clothing that distinguish it from other styles are: 1) the style of clothing, which has some resemblance to the form of sailors - flared trousers, jackets and jackets a la jacket of a naval officer, made of high-quality natural materials - mostly cotton and cotton knitwear; 2) the predominance of blue, blue, white, black, red and yellow tones of the color scale, or the use of a combination of these colors; 3) use as a pattern of a strip, which can be located in any direction (horizontally, vertically or even diagonally); 4) the presence of various prints, embroideries and accessories, symbolizing the sea - anchors, silhouettes of ships and sailboats, steering wheels, metal buttons with sea emblems, ties in the form of ropes, headgear, similar to capes and berets of sailors.
Here are some recommendations that will help you competently observe the sea style when choosing clothes, shoes and accessories:
Selection of dresses must be carried out based on its purpose and type of your figure. There is a wide variety of dresses in the nautical style that will favorably emphasize your image in any situation, be it a job, a business meeting, or a vacation with a loved one or a glamorous party. Straight and A-shaped dresses will correctly hide some problem places of the figure, and the dress-case perfectly shades a slim figure with an elegant waist.
Distinctive features of skirts in the marine style - a warm color scheme, the presence of drawings in the form of strips and metal buttons with sea symbols. For the office, skirts of straight cut in the shape of a trapezoid or a half-sunny and up to the middle of the knee or slightly lower are ideal. It will be great to look skirt with folds. A long skirt with a cut will give your image of sexuality, and a pencil skirt or mini emphasizes slender and beautiful legs.
The sea style is represented by wide flared trousers of blue, black or white colors, without a pattern or with a pattern in the form of strips, made of cotton, light knitwear, linen or denim. They are perfectly complemented by leather belts with shiny metal buckles with a depiction of marine symbols on them. You can also use slightly shortened straight or fitted pants.
Wearing shorts is considered a peculiar highlight of the naval style of clothing. It does not really matter which of the many shorts you choose - from short to capri. The main thing is to observe the characteristic color for the style, or they have a drawing with sea symbols on them. Shorts are ideal to wear with blouses and jackets, or with sailors or striped tops.
The main thing when choosing this type of clothing is to observe the characteristic features of the style and the combination with other items of the wardrobe. Styles with a free or fitted silhouette are allowed, different versions along the length of the sleeve, wide variation in the choice of materials. The design can be made both in a uniform color, and a pattern in a strip.
The main requirement, which is the naval style in shoes, is convenience. This criterion corresponds to shoes with low heels, ballet shoes, sneakers, sandals on a small platform. The material must be of high quality. Depending on the type of shoes, it can be genuine leather, suede or lighter fabric. The best colors for shoes - a combination of blue with white or white with red.
As accessories embodying the maritime style, you can use various brooches and chains, emblems with marine symbols, decorative lacing in the form of ropes. A great addition to the clothes will be a silk handkerchief or scarf. The main materials for jewelry are metal and plastic. Also look great jewelry from amber. However, when choosing accessories, it should be borne in mind that the sea style assumes ease and freedom, and, therefore, it is not necessary to hang on itself numerous decorative elements. Often enough, one, but bright and memorable decoration is enough.