A New Nautical…

Looking around Newport, it’s easy to find navy and white stripes aplenty accompanied by various shades of khaki. While I have nothing against the classic color palette for a summertime outfit, I wanted to put my own aesthetic out there while keeping in line with the beachy, summer vibes of the city. Not only a bold move, but a challenge as well! Figuring out new ways to pair patterns is part of one’s style evolution, but I have to admit that a floral-and-stripe combo is a classic for a reason. Instead, I incorporated an element of “newness” with my color choices – black, white, and tropical oranges and pinks. (About the exact opposite of navy and eggshell.) This Topshop floral wrap skirt is the only statement piece in need of for this look, so I went monochromatic with my stripes. My favorite part? When the breeze hits the garments just right, they flutter in the breeze to look something like a moving painting.

The NYC in me threw own a black tee and knotted it at the waist. Pairing such a large block of black with a bouquet of flamboyant hues gives the tee new life and reinvents the New Yorker’s closet staple. You don’t see a lot of black in a seaside town in the first place, so I enjoy incorporating this darker neutral as an unexpected element. While unexpected elements are great, it’s equally as important to keep in line with your signature style. So I finished off this look with a bubblegum pink wicker clutch and a sleek pair of melon pumps. It wouldn’t be any outfit of mine without a summer wicker bag and sky-high heels.