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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Women’s Cotton Jacket for Every Season
A practical guide for Women comparing French chore jackets, cotton peacoats, single-breasted, cross-breasted and hooded canvas styles and versatile nautical classics for spring and autumn. Is a cotton jacket good for UK spring and autumn? Yes, cotton jackets are well suited to UK mid-season weather of 12–18°C, with cool mornings, mild afternoons and sudden wind or drizzle. It is often more comfortable than wool or synthetic alternatives, as it offers breathability, structure and easy layering without overheating. It is practical for regular wear At The Nautical Company, cotton jackets sit at the heart of our women’s mid season collection. Below, we look at the key styles and when each one…
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Why Every Woman Needs a Yellow Raincoat in Her Wardrobe
A good raincoat is a must in the UK, and one that makes you feel good and keeps you dry? That’s a winner in our book. So if you’re looking to add a bit of brightness to your outerwear collection, the yellow raincoat might just be your new favourite. Whether you live by the coast or commute through the city, a reliable raincoat is essential. But why settle for dull and dreary when you can add a splash of sunshine to your wardrobe? Say hello to the yellow raincoat, a timeless piece that’s as practical as it is uplifting. A Classic Coastal Look That Never Goes Out of Style There’s something effortlessly…
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Sail into Style: Why You Should Try Wearing a Breton Top
When it comes to fashion choices, one timeless classic stands out as a beacon of style – the Breton top. Originating from the coastal regions of France, this iconic sailor striped shirt has transcended its maritime roots to become a wardrobe staple for fashion enthusiasts worldwide for both men and women. If you haven’t tried wearing a Breton top yet, let me take you on a journey through the undeniable charm and versatility of this wardrobe essential. Effortless Elegance – Classic Stripes Never Go Out of Style The Breton shirt‘s hallmark feature is its navy and white horizontal stripes, a timeless design that effortlessly exudes elegance. Whether you’re heading to…
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The Fisherman’s Smock
Originally designed as workwear by the fishing community, the Fisherman’s Smock has become a versatile overgarment sought after by many for its practicality and durability. If you are looking for a traditional Fisherman’s Smock, you’ve come to the right place. As a nautical clothing store, we stock a range of styles from different brands. So let us guide you with a brief history of this long standing favourite covering key features, brands and today’s variations. What is a Fisherman’s Smock ? Historically, it was made from recycled old sails, a durable tough cotton canvas fabric, which was ideal to face the elements and stood up to the rigours of the…
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The Peacoat
The peacoat, one of the 4 pillars of the nautical wardrobe alongside the Breton shirt, the Breton sweater and the fisherman's smock. This timeless classic is a stylish winter outerwear for men and women alike. With origins in the 16th century, the jacket that started as a sailor's work uniform is today recognised as a fashion essential. For us at The Nautical Company, offering a choice of quality peacoats to our customers is part of our DNA. We compiled this guide to help you choose which of these peacoats is right for you.
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Summer outfit for the seaside
If you head for a seaside holiday this summer around our shores, you are never quite sure what the weather will be like. The secret is really about packing cleverly garments that you can mix and match and layer up just in case it freshens up. Don’t forget also accessories to turn a day outfit into an evening smart casual one with some jewellery, swapping the flip flops for summer heels with a lightweight jacket or shawl. This summer we absolutely love our new ladies’ navy blue canvas jacket. Wonderful over our linen/cotton mix summer dress that you can wear to the beach and dress it up with a…
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DAY 10 – Christmas offer: 10 % OFF our Women’s Anchor Striped Jumper
DAY 10 of our 12 days of Christmas offers. Today it is all about our favourite ladies’ stripy jumper, made in France, in rich merino wool. A gorgeous quality nautical inspired knit, body contoured fit. We love the overall design with the anchor and the single red stripe. This is one of a kind, a truly beautiful Breton garment for Christmas. 10% OFF with code MEMR10, valid today only, 1st December 2016, until midnight UK time. For further details including measurements, please check our product link, Women’s Anchor Striped Jumper, £89. Save Save
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DAY 4 – Christmas offer: 10 % OFF our Women’s Nautical Striped Sweatshirt, White/Navy Blue
For our DAY 4 of our Christmas offer specials, we opted for our Women’s Nautical Striped Sweatshirt, White/Navy Blue. This is such a lovely sweatshirt that screams nautical and seaside holidays. In pure cotton, with large white and white stripes and a hint of yellow on the placket trim. So easy to wear for that year round look with jeans or white trousers weather permitting …. Today only, 24th November 2016, enjoy your 10% OFF with code SWEAT10 valid until midnight UK time. For further details including measurements, please check our product link, women’s nautical striped sweatshirt, £50. Save
