The nautical trend may have boomed about a year ago in Australia, but I’m still seeing it, months later! On my recent trip to the USA, nautical was HUGE. I do not want to appear outdated, but frankly, I am in love with this style. It makes my tummy a little fuzzy, like I’ve just been on a first date. (I should probably have a doctor check this out – I suspect this is an unusual reaction to fashion...)
The nautical style is reminiscent of pinup, sailor, ocean and beach-time themes. It consists mainly of bold white, red, navy and yellow, complete with gold buttons, stripes and anchor patterns. The result is highly feminine with a quirky edge.
Stores carrying plus sizes, such as Torrid, Forever 21, Pinup Girl Clothing and City Chic, have all been through the style, producing some very interesting pieces that can be incorporated into your overall nautical look, or can be the statement piece of your entire outfit!
Pinup Girl Clothing is bursting with nautical styles that are just to die for. And they are in plus sizes! I’m in lust with their Sailor Swing Dress in navy, and, as a Size 18 I won’t even have to go up to their 2x when I inevitably purchase it! Winning! It’s even been modelled by plus size porn star April Flores in her photo shoot for Bizarre. Don’t let her occupation give you the heebie-jeebies – the girl is a knock out. Here’s a video of the shoot – though it is NSFW due to partial nudity.
With pretty much any variation of these colours and patterns, you can achieve the nautical look. You can by readymade outfits designed specifically to give you the look of a sailor girl, or you can create it using heaps of different elements that you already have in your closet.
I went through my wardrobe the other night, and found over ten different garments that I could use to bring this style together. Just lying there! So I had a little fun playing dress up, and I’ll post the photos later in Part 2 of this post.
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