Go Fish! 36 Summery Staples That Channel the Life Aquatic

With all the excited talk of “camp” fashion these last few weeks, we couldn’t help but occasionally turn our minds to the other “camp” set in the great outdoors—especially as summer Fridays kick into gear. There’s nothing quite like the stifling city heat to make one long for a remote retreat, preferably somewhere with a large body of cool water nearby.

Whether such a trip is already in your future, or you plan to gamely make do with a rented kayak off of Pier 84—Manhattan is an island, lest we forget!—a look steeped in marine-inspired whimsy is the first step toward embracing another wet, hot American summer. Just picture it: cool bucket hats; breezy tie-dyed separates; convertible cargo pants, ready for wading; an array of graphic swimsuits; charms inspired by fishing lures; and sneakers fastened by ties hung with cowrie shells, all of which carry a charmed sense of nostalgia and an adventurous spirit worthy of the warmer weather. Never mind the catch of the day; these looks are the catch of the season—so drop your line and reel them in.

Originally Appeared on Vogue