Cabin Fever

Whether you're a stranger to sailing or consider yourself nautical by nature, hold your breath. Labels including Diesel and John Varvatos have recently joined Sperry in outfitting the yacht club and company in summer-essential boat shoes. With rows and rows set to invade your favorite stores this season, your "shore" thing, in terms of a go-to sneaker alternative, has been crowded by options. Just be ready, and go in knowing that you'll be browsing classic and boot shapes, as well as colors ranging from typical neutrals to prints and pastels. Leave knowing that the old rules still apply (topsiders and socks don't mix, ever), and that you're about to appear schoonerbound—even if you cruise in an SUV.

In the Navy

[1] Diesel cardigan, Scotch & Soda henley, Ralph Lauren denim and Carrera sunglasses available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9200. Sperry topsiders available at Nordstrom, Saint Louis Galleria, 314.884.4900.

Seaworthy Plaid

[2] BOSS Orange shirt, Earnest Sewn denim, Leather Island belt and John Varvatos topsiders available at Moris Fashions, Central West End, 314.361.6800.

Stripes, Ahoy!

[3] Scotch & Soda shirt and khakis and M. Cohen necklace available at 10denza, Central West End, 314.361.1010. Diesel topsiders available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9200.