‘Seasalt Clothing’, for all the family, has a seaside feel to all its prints and patterns. Popular products include sailor inspired jumpers and tees, colourful Jute bags and waterproofs.  This range of clothing is suitable for anyone who spends many days in Cowes or cruising The Solent. Based in Cornwall, this company is working hard to be ethical and 88% of it range is made from organic cotton.

A new pair of gloves may be needed to keep the chill off your fingers. Leather provides the best protection but don’t be traditional and go for black. Dents offer a wide range of colours and sizes to brighten up your formal occasions. Dents are a long established English company and only offer the finest of leather quality.

Going across to France, for a more continental style, CoCoMenthe, provide the knitted but flattering clothing that many women are looking for. The attention to detail on the clothing is something to look out for, with material ruches, buttons and layering. The classic styles appeal to women of all ages and it is worth investing a bit of class into your wardrobe.

All of these companies provide quality and provide more individuality to your wardrobe, compared to shopping on the high street. Heads will turn when you are walking a part of the Island’s coastline, wearing such gorgeous clothing.  All of these ranges are stocked at the Old Smithy in Godshill, which is committed to supporting British and independent designer stockists.