Seafair, Seattle's quintessential summertime celebration, culminates July 31-Aug. 2 with the Chevrolet Cup hydroplane races and KeyBank air show, which take place on and above Lake Washington. In honor of the annual festival, I searched the city's boutiques to find sailor-themed apparel to help you rock the boat in style.
Fashion jewelry, $19.95 at Aprie [0]
Show off your love of
the ocean (or lake) with this multi-layered chain necklace. The starfish and shell
charms embrace the beauty beneath the sea, while the sunset-colored blue and
orange charms reflect the allure at the water's surface.
Forme Premium shorts, $58 at Bliss [0]
These shorts are so
perfect for a summer day on a boat that Forme Premium named them "Sailor Shorts."
The linen and rayon blend is light and comfortable, and the silver-and-white
buttons lend a little glamour.
Ella Moss tank, $76.90 at Mercer [0]
Nothing beats a
discount, so I browsed the sale rack at Mercer in University Village
and struck gold with the "Catalina Tunic" tank, originally $96. The blue-and-white-striped cotton tank with wooden embellishments is wrinkle-resistant, so you
can toss it in your beach bag before you throw it on over a bathing suit.
Salinas bathing suit, $145 at Tininha's Butique de Biquini [0]
Tininha's in Fremont has so many
stylish swimsuits that you won't have to worry about someone else in the
Seafair crowd wearing one just like yours. My favorite beach-inspired suit is
the Lycra surfboard bikini by Salinas.
The colorful suit has a flattering cut and a fun mixture of prints.
Twisted Heart hoodie, $157 at Tininha's Butique de Biquini
When the sun goes down,
keep the chills at bay with this terry cloth and cotton blue-and-white-striped
zip hoodie by Twisted Heart. Rhinestone anchor embellishments on the arm and
zipper add just a touch of sparkle.
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