Fashion Shop the Trend: Nautical By Wendy Wallace Wendy Wallace Wendy Wallace is a Brooklyn-based editor and director. She covers topics that focus on fashion, accessories, and jewelry. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on March 27, 2015 @ 05:15PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Getty Images (3); Indigitalimages.com Hey, sailor! Nautical is often a trend that pops up during the warmer months, but this time around it has more of a French twist. Lanvin got into the spirit with a lightweight pea coat adorned with oversize buttons, while Sonia Rykiel put a chic and breezy mariner spin on wide-leg trousers. Just keep in mind that a little goes along way here, so no captain’s hats, please. Courtesy These statement-making pants call for a simple top, maybe even a white T-shirt tucked in. Kenzo pants, $575.43; farfetch.com Courtesy A modern take on the classic striped shirt. Chance shirt, $78; chanceco.com Courtesy Consider these hipster boat shoes an alternative to white sneakers. Band of Outsiders X Sperry shoes, $150; lagarconne.com Courtesy The '70s feel of this skirt is so right now. Topshop skirt, $68; topshop.com Courtesy Fisherman knits are great for cool summer nights on the beach. LLBean sweater, $79; llbean.com Courtesy These eye-catching glasses are as sweet as candy. Illesteva sunglasses, $290; neimanmarcus.com Courtesy Wear these with flats to keep from looking too much like a pinup. Aritzia shorts, $50; aritzia.com Courtesy You'll come back to this investment piece again and again. A.P.C coat, $579; matchesfashion.com Courtesy Use it to cinch a voluminous jacket or throw over a simple dress. Isabel Marant belt, $70; matchesfashion.com Courtesy Two big trends—cropped and nautical—in one great piece. Sonia Rykiel pants, $670; netaporter.com Courtesy Sweet on its own or powerful layered with other symbols. Miansai necklace, $115; scoopnyc.com Courtesy Leave it untied for a cool-girl feel. zara shirt, $49.90; zara.com Courtesy How fun are these bags made from recycled sails? seabags tote, $160; seabags.com PHOTOS: 50 Pairs of Spring Shoes to Buy Right Now