Wear Stripes?

With the yachting trend setting in, this summer get inspired by nautical fashion! For is there anything more summery than sailing? This season fashion hits the high seas with nautical inspired looks perfect for work, play and everything in between. Sailor – summer fashion is all about having fun with bolder prints, bigger themes and brighter colours. PARX latest collection sports the sailor look for this season. So get set… to catch up with life!


Nowhere is this more apparent than in the new trend for sailor chic. A strong following amongst the punk and fruits movements, sailor inspired garments are popping up everywhere from chain stores to vintage shops. Look for items with neck ties, large buttons and sweet stripes that can be paired back with wardrobe staples for a stylish look. We love the pictured sailor top with a pair of relaxed jeans and a tailored jacket.

With details like box pleating, buttons and embroidery, these items scream nautical, using navy influences and tailoring to create well cut and beautiful garments. Prints also capture the nautical theme well and these can be toned down with plain accessories in crisp clean colour.

The cute navy and white circle print dress is perfect on its own or worn belted to create a cinched in waist. Pair back with a pair of flats and a knitted shrug for a boho look with a nautical edge.

For a more summery feel, pin tuck tailoring, high waists and belts can be seen in a range of skirts and shorts which would look hot with bright summer separates. And don’t you love the pictured pleat denim shorts! This basic tailored shorts would look good with funky wedges and an oversized bag.

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But nowhere is the fashion trend more prevalent than in oversized buttons, featuring on everything from jackets to t- shirts to even shoes and sunglasses. These super cute button details hark back to the sailor uniforms of the 1940s and have a quirky vintage feel about them. Last but not the least, make sure to grab those cool shades in red, white or yellow frames- very sailor, very summer!