Splurge or save: A nautical outfit

Throw on some stripes, dark denim, summer's most coveted shoe - the espadrille runner - and you're ready to set sail in style!

By KateGertner

Updated November 2, 2012

The Trend: Nautical

All aboard! This clean cut trend is a classic summer go-to and a chic way to keep it casual while still looking sharp. From designer fashions to frugal finds, sporting this trend's signature stripes at any price point has never been easier. Pair a striped top with dark denim, some tortoise-tinted sunglasses, summer's most coveted shoe - the espadrille runner - and you're ready to set sail in style!

Splurge

Sweater, $1,575, The Row

Jeans, $204, J brand

Shoe, $443, Prada

Sunglasses, $396, Spectacle

Necklace, $250, Tiffany

Grand Total: $2,868

Save

Topshop Sweater, $36, The Bay

Jeans, $24, Old Navy

Shoe, $36, Soludos

Sunglasses, $13, H&M

Necklace, $30, Amazon.com

Grand Total: $139

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