It’s no surprise that I have a penchant for striped tops. They’ll never cease to be versatile and super chic. Breton tops are decidedly the mainstays of my wardrobe and I’m afraid I will never have enough of them. I’ve come to the point where the distinction between want and need has become indistinguishable to the hilt. Oh well… How many striped shirts is enough? I don’t know, I’m too smitten with all things striped to care, haha.
Anyway, one of my favorite bloggers, Louise Robinson, just created this incredibly chic tumblr dedicated to the perennially timeless breton shirt. Check out La Marinière for some stripey tumbling inspiration. I’m already hooked!
I love striped tops too, they’re so easy to style and you look always so chic and ladylike when you wear them. xo
I love them too – my favourite tees are either striped or draped. And one of my favourite knits is an old black and grey striped sweater which used to belong to my dad. Love the tomboy-ish feel of striped tops.
I too love the tomboy-ish feel. I’ve always been a sort of tomboy, and even though I’ve changed style 502828 times breton shirts have always been the #1 ingredient in all of my styles.
A classic piece. I just got into striped tops a few years ago.
Thanks for the link! I was sure one must already exist, but i do think that we need someone to create a ‘perfect white shirt’ tumblr, like yesterday!
x
Just watched “Coco Avant Chanel” again, and loved the part where she becomes fascinated with the Breton sailor tops after a trip to the seaside. Thanks for the lead on the Mariniere tumblr…..
Pretty!
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Oh yes, I saw her tumblr yesterday. I’ll always love my breton shirts. It goes back to childhood and sailing. They’re so classic.
Stripes are part of my daily uniform, these are all great pics!
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Er helt avhengig av stripete topper!
I am still on the look out for a jumper with stripes.
Hope someday I will finde the perfect jumper with stripes.
Quite possibly, the best Tumblr ever. I am not kidding.
I’ve always been obsessed with breton shirts and stripes. Even when I’ve told myself “enough!” I always find myself drawn to the stripes in any store. Le sigh.
Actually, I’m terrified to count how many breton shirts and sweaters I’ve got. Every few months, I stockpile 2 or 3 so you can imagine after 3 years, what my drawers look like.
I’m in desperate need of a new breton! x
Love the Breton stripe! I created a page dedicated to it on Wikifashion http://wikifashion.com/wiki/Breton_stripes
It’s unbelievable the history behind it. Popular from sailors, bikes, Andy Warhol and Audrey :)
Elsker striper, så chic og Chanel!
Love this post, gorg! x
Excactly as you describe; versatile and chic! It is remarcable how, by simply wearing one, you look stylish pronto! (and that’s whywe all love them, right?)
Hi Lovely,
Where would you say the best breton tops are located both online and in store? I’m looking for a label who makes amazing breton tops in many colors?
Elisha
Hmmm. What is your budget? Comme des Garçons PLAY make amazing breton tops in many colors. A.P.C. too. And Saint James and Petit Bateau.
adore, so classic
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