It’s nautical sweater season.
I love nautical sweaters, and fashion houses start showing them in their spring lines for spring break travelers. Nautical sweaters are jaunty and warm and versatile, and every time I think I have found the perfect one, I see one I like better. I have one I nabbed at a Nordstrom sale for practically nothing, sitting at the ready on my shelf to go to Tampa. It’s the perfect tunic-length to use as a cover-up at the pool bar, which is where you will find me when I’m not in workshops.
Here are my favorite ten out right now:
Breton from Saint James ($275). Yeah, I wouldn’t pay that either. I’m just saying that the nautical Breton shirt is the one-and-only classic nautical sweater. Some women refuse to acknowledge any other brand. So I wanted to offer it up. On to more reasonable prices:
Vineyard Vines (73.99). Hurry, this is on sale, and won’t last long. But don’t worry, that little pink whale always has something stinking cute to offer in the nautical sweater category. This one is the stinking cutest.
Garnet Hill ($139). I’m in love. I want it. But the one going with me to Tampa is extremely similar to this one, so watch me exercise some self-control. What little I have of it, that is. I love the wispy lightness of this, and the hood, and the thin stripes, and the four jaunty colors, and the….oh my.
Gap ($59.95). A different spin here. This light sweater has a deep-V neckline, and is meant to be worn slouchy. Super cute and super affordable.
Etsy ($38). When’s the last time you browsed around Etsy? They have so much good stuff, and this nautical jumper is a good example. Fits big, L and XL.
Amazon (34.99). This Nautica sweater actually has an anchor on the front. Cute!
Macy’s ($89.50). Lauren Ralph Lauren. Classic, elegant, and sleek. More for dinner at the yacht club with a soft pencil skirt than for boat drinks.
Banana Republic ($70.99). Fine, I just ordered this, but let me explain. With my Gap points and my Athleta rewards, this sweater just cost me $20. I love my sweaters bulky, so I got this in a large. Hurry, they won’t last long. The mock neck is to die-for, and this modern mariner soft sweater draws inspiration from the traditional fishermen styles of Breton, made modern with a ribbed-knit stitch, wide-cut sleeves. Just yum.
J. Jill ($54.99). Another great sale and there are plenty of sizes. I love the asymmetrical stripes, and the longer silhouette. The textured pullover is knit with yarn-dyed stripes that are finer at the hemline and cuffs to create a color-blocked border for an update to the classic nautical style. It’s an easy-to-wear style that looks great with white pants. Really really sharp.
And finally:
River Island ($86). Fluffy. Snuggley. Cuddley. Oh man, I want it so bad. Half-zip, oversized, oh Bubba nooooooooo……if you buy it, let me know what you think. River Island is always dependable and classy. This is a truly beautiful sweater, and if you buy it, I’m already jealous.