Article: Making waves

NEW YORK -- Unlike trends that can change with the wind, the nautical look is rooted in purposeful clothes and therefore not as affected by the whims of fashion insiders.

This means the same striped boatneck T-shirt you had last year is OK to wear this year, as are the sailor pants from even longer ago.

Of course, you'll want to wear the look in the way that suits the moment.

"My favorite picture of my little brother is him at 4 months old in a sailor suit," recalls Jenna Lyons Mazeau, vice president of women's design at J. Crew. "It's a classic idea. Just wear the elements that are appropriate for you."

Her picks for this season are anything white. Or, for a more European look, try a skinny ...

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