Ahoy There Captain: Nautical Fashion

This spring nautical fashion will be everywhere but it is not just for one season. Fresh, clean and classic, the maritime trend will see you looking well turned out whether it is at work, out to lunch or on a date. The stripes are flattering to most figures helping to slim your torso and navy suits all skin tones.

Apart from fresh holiday colours, look out for brass buttons, rope belting, espadrilles and white stripes. Jewellery featuring gulls, anchors and knots are great accessories and don’t forget your sunglasses for Riviera chic.

So get ready to board that yacht and set sail with this choice selection:

Main: The Lolly Nautical Style Woven Sleeveless Dress with Gold Button comes in both navy and red, £25 from boohoo.co.uk. Team it with a navy and white cardi and a rope belt to take you from work to evening cocktails.

1. This Emily Frill Sleeve Dress (£55 from Monsoon) is fun and flirty and looks great with a white tote and navy heels.

2. The Planet Nautical Stripe Knitted Tunic, £89 from John Lewis, will be great with jeans and a navy blazer for a perfect casual weekend look.

3. These simple white cotton stretch wide leg trousers (£33, Wallis) will have you looking summery in no time.The high waist and buttons will slim hips and hide stomachs.

4. Offering a contemporary twist on a classic style, this shimmery navy mid-length trench coat from Butterfly by Matthew Williamson (£42.50 from Debenhams) is right on-trend for the coming seasons.

5. The fresh red and white pure cotton Amalfi stripe sweater (£69 from Jigsaw) will look just as good draped over your shoulders in preppy style as it will

6. Show off your pins in these cute belted shorts, £85 from Jaeger. Complete the Riviera look with a blue and white striped t-shirt and navy wedge espadrilles.

7. If you don’t want to wear the whole trend, this Nautical cord And twisted metal wristband (£6.00 ASOS) is an accessory that you will be happy to show off.

8. Another classic, navy espadrille wedges with tie ankle strap will get well worn this summer. This pair are just  £29.99 from River Island.

Miss B

Miss B is a Belle About Town who likes to bring a little bit of style into every aspect of her life. An experienced journalist with over a decade in the industry she turned to the web to fill a gap for tech-savvy stylish women who want the best life has to offer at their fingertips. She loves a decadent cocktail bar, a beautifully cut dress, the perfect pair of heels, quality over quantity and is partial to Asian-fusion food, enjoys holidaying in the sun and shopping breaks to New York. But her first love is of course London!