Nautical Clothes Summer 2012

It doesn't get any easier than this effortlessly chic and comfortable Land's End French Terry Nautical Dress. The red and white stripe dress features nautical rope straps and front ties and on-seam pockets, side bottom hem vents and it hits mid-calf.

Wear the dress as a cover-up at the beach or to a back yard barbecue.

Land's End French Terry Nautical Dress is 100 percent cotton and machine-washable. It's available in sizes extra, extra small through large.

Nautical can be work-ready, too, like this J. Crew Dress Dress in Deck Stripes. It's a sweet shift dress with a gathered elastic waist for relaxed, yet form-fitting style. Pair with a pair of red high-heeled sandals and a lightweight denim blazer to make this nautical dress more office appropriate.

The nautical striped dress is sleeveless, 100 percent silk, lined and falls to the knee. It has a hidden back zip and is dry clean only.

J. Crew Dress Dress in Deck Stripes is available in sizes 00 through 14. The belt is sold separately.

For summer nights by a beach bonfire, in the mountains on a cool evening or on an airplane, this Gap Striped Terry Hoodie will keep you cozy and warm. The navy and white stripes give it a nautical feel while the plush French terry, three-quarter sleeves and hood with drawstring ties keep it stylish.

The hoodie is 51 percent rayon, 37 percent cotton and 12 percent polyester and is machine-washable.

The Gap Striped Terry Hoodie is available in extra small through extra, extra large.

With a canvas upper and espadrille wedge, it doesn't get more ship shape than these heels with a navy and ecru striped wedge. The Tommy Hilfiger Peachy Espadrille Wedge lends a nautical feel to a simple sundress or white shirt and jeans combo. The wedges are open-toe with a rope tie detail.

The heels are 3 1⁄2 in on a 3/4 inch platform.

The Tommy Hilfiger Peachy Espadrille Wedges are available in sizes 7 through 10.

While an anchor charm necklace or earring may be the obvious choice, a chain link necklace is a more surprising and sophisticated choice. The Kate Spade Anchors Away Necklace features blue and white resin links accented with Brass/12k-gold plated clasp and pieces.

The Kate Spade Anchors Away Necklace is 18-inches long.

Get your lipstick in on the nautical act, too. The new MAC Cosmetics collection for summer, Hey, Sailor features sailor-striped packaging. Red Racer is the perfect, sexy accent to all your nautical pieces.

The MAC Cosmetics Hey, Sailor Collection is available until July 5 or while supplies last.