A Brief History of Nautical Fashion: From Sailors to Runways

Ahoy, fashion enthusiasts! 🌟 Dive into the captivating history of nautical (women's) fashion with me, as I explore its journey from practical sailor attire to a timeless style statement.
In this video, I cover:
- Origins: How nautical clothing started with functional designs for sailors.
- Key Pieces: The iconic elements like the Breton stripe, peacoats, and sailor pants.
- Cultural Impact: Nautical fashion's influence on pop culture and its adoption by fashion icons.
- Modern Trends: How contemporary designers are reimagining nautical style today.
I'll also highlight notable designers who've embraced nautical themes and show how these classic elements are making waves in today's fashion world.
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Sources:
Vintage Dancer: vintagedancer.com/vintage/vin...
Muse Technical: christmas.musetechnical.com/
Business Insider: www.businessinsider.com/celeb...
Land Sailor: www.landsailor.org/sailor-unif...
Vogue France: www.vogue.fr/fashion-culture/...
Elle UK: www.elle.com/uk/fashion/trend...
Marie Claire: www.marieclaire.com/fashion/s...
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Segments:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - 1800s and Earlier
2:53 - From Working Class Uniform to Fashion Icon
3:51 - Hollywood, Nationalism & Fashion
5:25 - New Post War Fashion Trends
6:37 - Marc Bohan for Christian Dior 1978
7:10 - Contemporary Nautical Icons
8:35 - Abercrombie
9:46 - Present Day & How Fashion History Helps Define Personal Style
11:14 - Wrap Up
11:57 - Sign Off

[@DressMeUpScotty]

Love this! So informative and expertly put together! Well done, Allie! Can't wait to see more 🥰

[@alliebeth.c]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@LaundryFaerie]

I see nautical fashion for women as a subset of military fashion for women, where some of the appeal comes from the sharp tailoring details, trim lines and darker colors, but some of the subtext is a desire to be treated with the same caliber of respect as military brass. As such, I'm not surprised to see it strongly influencing workwear in the 1980s.
Thanks for posting this. Good stuff.

[@alliebeth.c]

Yes totally! It was hard to focus on just nautical while researching this, and it made me want to do something on women's military fashion history next. It's so interesting! Especially how it influences "civilian" fashion.

[@nerdmaid1240]

I loved this! I’m excited for more. ❤

[@alliebeth.c]

Ah thank you thank you!

[@bethanyroes]

Love this, Allie!

[@alliebeth.c]

Ah thank you!!

[@livhauck1397]

I love this!!!!! Learned so many cute fun facts!!!!

[@alliebeth.c]

Eeee! I'm so glad!

[@cory1655]

This was awesome! ❤

[@alliebeth.c]

THANK YOU!

[@RCZeta919]

I definitely had a navy dress with a white sailor collar in my childhood! So cool to see the evolution of the trend, especially as I'm struggling with summer fashions. I'm definitely taking some inspiration from this video this summer!

[@alliebeth.c]

Yes!! After watching this, my mom suddenly remembered all the sailor inspired kid looks she put me in in the 90s. And even some old photos of her in the 50s and 60s as a kid in similar looks.

[@DominikaDonchinka]

Omg I love this.. can’t wait to get see more from you

[@alliebeth.c]

Ahhh thank you!!

[@JeansandaTeacup]

Wow! I didn’t know any of this! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@alliebeth.c]

YAY! I'm happy I could teach some things! :)