Top: Banana Republic // Jeans: Gap // Shoes: Sperry Topsider // Earrings: Tory Burch // Sunnies: Karen Walker

I have grown up going to the lake almost every weekend, spending time on my family’s ski boat. Sailing, however, is not something I have had a lot of experience in, so I jumped on the opportunity to go sailing with my friends! I quickly learned how much work goes into it. You are always pulling, steering, and tying, but the Texas sunset made it all worth it. Since it has started to cool off in the evenings, I knew that it would get chilly on the water, and I would need a fairly warm sweater. I found this nautical striped sweater at Banana Republic and it was perfect for the evening. I love the v neck line and the variation of the horizontal stripes. The sleeves were easy to roll up and the knit blend is 25% merino wool, so it is both soft and warm. I am wearing a size small and it fits well without being too tight. It is also easy to care for because it is machine washable. I paired the sweater with my favorite skinny jeans from Gap and classic navy canvas Sperry Topsiders. Shop my entire sailing look below! xoxo

Images via Mel.

Sailboat courtesy of Asa.

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