Nautical

Nautical is an aesthetic centered around sailing and living near the sea.

Visual

Nautical visuals mostly involve images of life on the sea, on a boat, or even from the shore living in a lighthouse (which differentiates it from a Tropical aesthetic, which tends to have more of a focus on warmer beaches as opposed to the rocky coasts often associated with Lighthouse imagery). This aesthetic also includes or relates to a ship tied up to the dock. This aesthetic gives the feeling of being at sea or on the ocean or relaxing on a boat or a yacht. Elements that can be included in the Nautical aesthetic include:

The ocean and beach
Boating
Salty air
Turtles
Dolphins
Seagulls
Docks and boardwalks
Lighthouses

Fashion

The fashion aesthetic often involves a navy jacket with brass buttons, a crisp white sailor's uniform, a sou'wester hat, and yellow slicker, or a fisherman's sweater. Historic traditions in nautical dress continue to influence modern nautical apparel. When it comes to nautical dressing, blues, stripes, and sweaters are staples for a reason. Their look reflects the essence of what it should look and feel like to be on the sea. A lot of Resort wear can also be included in Nautical fashion. Items, colors, and patterns tend to include:

Shades of blue, green, black, white, light pink, and cream colors
Iridescence
Scale patterns
Loose fitting clothing
Transparent and translucent materials
Dresses
Skirts
Clothes featuring themes and motifs related to the sea
Cardigans
Beachwear

Activities

This aesthetic brings out a calming lifestyle, so most of the time you can find yourself doing these activities:

Surfing
Shopping locally
Reading by the beach
Boating
Hanging out on a yacht

Media

Movies

Song of the Sea (2014)
Outer Banks (2020)
Moana (2016)
Life of Pi (2012)
Ponyo (2008)

Music

Spotify Playlists

Seaside vacation Spotify playlist by pinksandposies