Nail New England Summer Fashion With These 16 Pieces

From boat shoes to Nantucket reds, New Englanders are known for their summer style—I would know, since I go to Cape Cod and Maine every summer. Even if you’re not planning a trip to Bar Harbor or Martha’s Vineyard this year, you can still dress like you are. I found a bunch of breezy dresses, cute sandals, canvas tote bags, and more to help you get the look—including a lobster sweater.

New England-Inspired Summer Clothes and Accessories

Vigoss Lobster Pullover Sweater

What could be more New England than a lobster sweater? This cotton-blend knit pullover has a crewneck and a roomy fit that’s perfect for throwing over a tee when you get cold at night. And when the temperatures start to dip in the fall, you can wear the sweater with jeans and sneakers for a casual look. 

Sperry Bluefish 2-Eye Boat Shoe

Boat shoes are a New England staple. These Sperry boat shoes are made of water-resistant leather with mesh panels for breathability, and they have a nonslip rubber sole to prevent slipping. You’ll stay comfy all day with the memory foam footbed and the adjustable laces that allow you to customize the fit.

The Drop Kimi Ruffled-Shoulder Smocked Midi Dress

Pair this floral dress with comfortable sneakers for an outdoor brunch, or wear it with cute sandals and a cardigan for an evening out. The 100 percent cotton midi dress has a stretchy smocked bodice and flowy skirt that will keep you cool. The ruffles on the straps and hem add a fun, feminine touch, too.  

Lands’ End Medium Natural 5-Pocket Open Top Canvas Tote Bag

A canvas tote bag is a must for a beach day down the Cape. You can totally customize this tote to your liking, with 21 colors, four sizes, two handle lengths, and open- and zip-top options. The bag has both exterior and interior slip pockets and a key ring attachment. It’s super durable—it’s tested to hold up to 250 pounds, which means you can toss your beach towel, sunscreen, water bottle, book, and whatever else you want inside. 

Browse more of my picks for a New England summer below—including a lobster-print baseball cap.

Coney Island Picnic Embroidered Seersucker Baseball Cap

Abercrombie & Fitch Dipped-Waist Smocked Mini Dress

Asos Design Knitted Lobster Tank Top in Navy

Gorjana Ocean Mini Charm Bracelet

Old Navy Flag-Graphic Sweater

Sam Edelman Bay Sandals

J.Crew Washed Critter Hat

Loft Breezy Shorts in Striped Poplin

Loft Striped Poplin Everyday Oversized Pocket Shirt

By Anthropologie Under the Sea Raffia Bag Charm

Quince 100% Organic Cotton Sleeveless Maxi Dress

J.Crew Small Malta Handwoven Straw Bag