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To me, there are few things more soothing than the gentle motion of a relaxing boat ride with the warm sun on your skin.

An added bonus of boat rides? The fashion, of course!

Today, I’m sharing fifteen coastal preppy inspired boat outfits to help you enjoy your ride in style, whether you’re riding a sailboat or a yacht.

15 Stylish Boat Outfits To Recreate

#1: Striped Tank & White Pants

Get that preppy, sailor style with a striped tank top and classic white pants. Personally, I love linen pants for boating as they’ll keep you cool and comfortable! Elevate the look with some gorgeous pearl dangly earrings.

#2: White & Neutral

Next is this beautiful white, cream, and brown inspired look that’s the perfect combo of comfy and preppy. Elevate the ensemble with gold accents on your sunglasses, jewelry, belt, and bag.

#3: Tube Top & Tailored Shorts

This summer, stay cool on the water with a tube top, shorts, and belt combo. Sophisticated outfits lovers will adore the white and navy color palette, along with brown and gold accents in the belt, earrings, and shoulder bag for warm undertones.

#4: Breezy

Little bit of a breeze today? An outfit like this one is just the thing! Avoid being freezing with the long sleeves and pant legs - but stay just cool enough with pieces made of light materials like linen, giving you plenty of room to breathe.

#5: Crochet Top & Maxi Skirt

Embrace the coastal aesthetic with a baby blue and white ensemble. This crochet halter top offers a cozy casual feel while helping you stay cool on the water. Pair it with a white maxi skirt that’ll look incredible flowing in the breeze and some fun chunky sandals!

#6: Sweater, Shorts, & Sneakers

I’m obsessed with this next look! Sometimes it can get a little chilly on boat rides, so come prepared with a preppy sweater like this one. Finish the ensemble with matching navy shorts, elegant neutral and gold accessories, and white sneakers.

#7: White Romper & Brown Accessories

Here’s another gorgeous white and brown look! You can never go wrong with a basic white romper. The crisp white looks amazing, keeps you cool, and can easily be dressed up or down with a variety of accessories.

#8: Neutrals, Neutrals, Neutrals

Neutral obsessed girlies like me will definitely want to save this next boat outfit idea! I just love all the beautiful textures in the crochet top and tote bag, pants, and sandals. Textures bring life to an all-neutral ensemble, avoiding a flat and boring look.

#9: Button-Up Top & Denim Shorts

Fancy a casual yet still stylish outfit? Try this classic combo of a white button down with denim shorts. Match your top with white sneakers, and incorporate functional (and aesthetic) accessories with sunglasses and a hand bag.

#10: Long Blue Dress & Woven Accessories

Blue, white, and tan is the ultimate coastal color palette, and a personal favorite! Use these colors as the base of your boating outfit by pairing a white and blue maxi dress with tan accessories like this adorable woven handbag to capture the essence of the sky, sea, and sand.

#11: Black Top & Nude Pants

Here’s another beautiful look for chilly boat rides. Pair long, tan pants with a black mock neck tank to get an elegant outfit that you can further dress up with classic gold jewelry.

#12: Neutral Matching Set

I’m a sucker for a cute matching set! This gorgeous neutral set acts as a simple base for chic accessories, while keeping you cool with its loose and “flowy” fit.

#13: Light Green Crop Top With Tan & White Accessories

How cute is this next outfit for a boat ride to brunch? All of the light, bright tones make for such a cheerful ensemble. Perfect for a get together with family and friends! That gorgeous white purse is from Coach, by the way.

#14: Navy Blue Top & White Tailored Shorts

Look chic and put together with this next boating outfit! For this one, I’ve chosen an elegant square neck navy top to pair with classic tailored white shorts, along with some beachy accessories like sunglasses, sandals, a pearl necklace, and woven bag.

#15: Striped Blue Romper & White Accessories

Mix boho and coastal vibes with this adorable striped romper. To keep a bright and airy aesthetic reminiscent of the ocean, pair your romper with white accessories like a bag, heels, and jewelry.

Outro & Closing Thoughts

Thank you for reading my post about boat outfits!

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Wishing you a lovely, relaxing, and stylish time out on the water.

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