Best Accessorized: By the Sea

The striped tee. It's an essential for your summer wardrobe as dubbed by all the major fashion mags and we have to agree! We always love the nautical look of the navy and white stripe tee, its a classic preppy must-have for anyone summering by the shore or in the city. Understated yet fashionable, relaxed yet put together, it's simply a great look.

One of our fav. striped tees of the season is this Saint James Meridien II tee. The classic brand has teamed up with J. Crew to sell some of their best pieces on J. Crew's websites/catalog and in select stores. We think its the perfect striped tee to wear with a variety of looks for the warmer months and below we breakdown four different ways to wear it no matter where you are headed!

Look 1: Blue and Gold

Pair your navy stripes with chic boyfriend cuffed blue jean shorts and accents of gold for a beachside brunch with your girls or popping around town on the weekends.

• Rachel Leigh Millie Bib Necklace/ $198 at Shopbop.com
• Michael Kors Medina Aviator Sunglasses/ $85 at MichaelKors.com
• Michael Michael Kors Palm Beach Sandal/ $95 at Zappos.com
• Gap Distressed Boyfriend Shorts/ $35 at Gap.com
• Carlos Falchi Metallic Microfiber Tote in Gold/$220 at SaksFifthAvenue.com

Look 2: Studs & Stripes

Give your nautical look a dressed up vibe making it suitable for the city. We like jazzing up the striped shirt with gray boyfriend blazer, white cuffed jeans and studded accessories.

• Rachel Leigh Pyramid Earrings/ $66 at ShopBop.com
• Kenneth Cole New York Boyfriend Blazer/ $99 at Nordstrom.com
• Rebecca Minkoff Stud Rocker Clutch/ $295 at Bloomingdales.com
• Joe's Jeans The Best Friend/ $163 at Joe's Jeans
• Giusseppe Zanotti White Studded Sandals/ $835 at Farfetch.com

Look #3: POPS of Color

Who says you can't mix and match? Look utterly chic in a mix of patterns, prints and primary colors for a weekend at your preppy Hamptons getaway.

• Kate Spade Into the Wild Small Karen Bag/ $265 at Zappos.com
• J. Crew Poplin Wednesday Skirt in Burnt Orange/ $69 at Jcrew.com
• J. Crew Layered Link Necklace/ $85 at J. Crew.com
• Sam Edelman Clive Flat/ $124 at LorisShoes.com

Look 4: Sail Time

Get ready to set sail! Wear your striped tee as a bathing suit cover-up. A chic white fedora and Tory Burch's signature flip flops give the look a finishing touch.

• Victoria's Secret Crystal and Coral Bikini Set (Featuring Swarovski Crystallized Crystals)/$199 at VictoriasSecret.com
• Shopbop Eugenia Kim Max Knot Fedora/ $235 at Shopbop.com
• Tory Burch Wedge Flip Flops/ $55 at ToryBurch.com