What to wear during San Francisco’s Fleet Week

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What to wear during San Francisco’s Fleet Week

By: Lauren Gallagher | 10/02/11 8:00 AM
SF Examiner Staff Writer
Style Icon: In “Coco Before Chanel,” French actress Audrey Tatou wore this sailor-inspired top. The Russian sailor shirt, a staple for any wardrobe, is available from most Army, Navy and military surplus shops $22-$30 (All: Courtesy photos)
Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra played sailors in the classic 1945 flick “Anchors Aweigh.”
The naval look is cute and classic in this dress from Forever 21 $19.80
Wool-blend herringbone sailor pants are from Anthropologie $128
This sailor Halloween costume is from JC Penney $49.99
The traditional middy top is a classic design that looks good on men and women, and is available at many surplus outlets $15-$45
This feminine take on the wool sailor top is available from UnitedHabit.com $61
The wool pants issued for the Navy are often available at military surplus stores $30-$40
Style Icon: In “Coco Before Chanel,” French actress Audrey Tatou wore this sailor-inspired top. The Russian sailor shirt, a staple for any wardrobe, is available from most Army, Navy and military surplus shops $22-$30 (All: Courtesy photos)
Style Icon: In “Coco Before Chanel,” French actress Audrey Tatou wore this sailor-inspired top. The Russian sailor shirt, a staple for any wardrobe, is available from most Army, Navy and military surplus shops $22-$30 (All: Courtesy photos)

There’s more to Fleet Week than the Blue Angels flying over The City. During this celebration of U.S. armed forces, dress up and buy a sailor a drink. Don’t forget to hit up local military surplus stores for affordable clothing options that may become wardrobe staples long after Fleet Week is over.

Click on the picture to see how your fashion can fly during Fleet Week.

SHOPS

Acme Surplus Store


Alameda Army Navy Surplus

  • 2500 Embarcadero, Oakland
  • (510) 261-5152


Anthropologie


California Surplus

  • 1541 Haight St., S.F.
  • (415) 861-0404


Forever 21


JC Penney


Kaplan’s Surplus & Sport Goods

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