Hey, sailor! The nautical trend has been all the rage for what seems like centuries and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. It’s one of those ageless trends that tends to come back into the fashion world every few years or so. Whether it is in style or not, you can really never go wrong with wearing something nautical. I feel like it is such a classic look that is going to turn heads any season; Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter and it’s one of the easiest to achieve.
For my latest Splurge or Steal in Austin Woman Magazine, I wanted to showcase this ever-so-fabulous trend and really explain that you don’t have to spend thousands to achieve chic, nautical fashions. When I think of nautical I immediately think of trench coats, navy stripes, neutrals and white pants. Surprisingly enough, this was one of the toughest splurge or steals that I have done in the years I’ve had my column! If you’ve read some of my other splurge articles in the magazine or on the blog, you know that I take these very seriously and want each look to be identical to the other. I can’t even begin to tell y’all how hard it was to find similar white pants that had a big price difference, but I did my best! Of course, these looks don’t need to be absolutely identical as the point of my column is to show that you can achieve a similar look and save thousands of dollars while you’re at it.
The first image below is the gorgeous splurge look! I seriously had a swoon worthy moment over this beautiful Burberry trench coat and Stella McCartney tote! Actually, I was obsessing over the entire outfit, but if you notice the price difference the steal is probably more up my alley! I’ve linked all of the products for both looks below each image for easy shopping!
Splurge Outfit Details:
Trench Coat – Burberry // Striped Top – Burberry // Pants – Dolce & Gabbana (Similar HERE)
Tote – Stella McCartney // Earrings – Oscar de la Renta
Bracelet – Gas Bijoux // Shoes – Gucci (Similar HERE)
Sunglasses – Celine
Save Outfit Details:
Trench – Joe Fresh (Similar HERE and HERE)
Striped Top – Banana Republic (Similar HERE)
Pants – ASOS (Similar HERE) // Tote – Rebecca Minkoff // Earrings – Kate Spade
Bracelet – BaubleBar (Similar HERE) // Shoes – Steve Madden
Sunglasses – BP
Photos by Annie Ray
These types of posts are the best!
xx,
Lauryncakes
Those white pants are so fun!
Xo, Elizabeth
http://stripesandsolitaires.com
I LOVE the steal! Which is a huge surprise for me. I almost always go with the splurge when I see these in magazines. Thanks for sharing lady!
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com
I love these types of posts! Nautical is one of my favorite trends!
Love this concept! Recreating looks for less is the best.
This is so good, Ashley! Love the concept, love the execution. Xo
Carrie
http://www.wearwherewell.com
Such a great steal! I need those pants stat!
Oh my goodness, these are both gorgeous! How exciting on the feature!
I love both the looks. You look fabulous!!! Totally agree with you, anyone can achieve stylish look under the budget. Thanks for the inspiration!
Rita | http://www.styleroundtheclock.com
WOW! I love how you did this! I actually like your outfit better, lol!
I am all about this look! That trench is so good! love love love
You nailed this spurge or steal outfit! Gorgeous!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
I am obsessed with this post! You are so talented!
You know that I am OBSESSED with these posts of yours!! By far the best save or splurge posts ever!! xo, Jaime Sunflowers and Stilettos
These are great dupes! They look so similar!
http://www.kayleighskloset.com
I love both looks! But I love that BR bag in your ‘steal’ column. So fun!
Megan | http://www.pipmegan.com
You look amazing Ashley! Love both looks and that you actually styled the splurge vs steal!
xoxo,
Kim
This is so cool!!! I love reading save vs splurge posts!
xo Kelsey | http://www.chasingcinderellablog.com
love this post! both looks are fabulous
xo Emily
http://www.thehipsuburban.com
that first picture looks like it’s straight out of a magazine!!!
I love your comparison posts! Great Nautica look too.
This is great, Ashley! Such good finds!
xo, Jennifer
http://www.publicistinpearls.com
You found amazing pieces! Love your style!
Seriously LOVE these outfits!! So so so cute!
http://beyondblessedblog.com/i
I totally agree, Nautical style is always in! I love a timeless trench and a great striped tee!