https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:40:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt/page/2#post-2183347 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:16:44 +0000 Laurie 2183347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Boden breton was too long, and the sleeves were too tight. I'm 5'4", and my arms are normal size.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's really hard to find the perfect striped, boatneck top! (I always click on Suz's LLBean links but they've been sold out for a while, I think.)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt/page/2#post-2183288 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:19:29 +0000 Irina 2183288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Suz &amp; Zaeobi! I’ll keep in mind your useful info! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2183285 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:10:52 +0000 Zaeobi 2183285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina I'm around your height &amp; body type (short waisted ~5ft3) &amp; found the Boden striped top to be quite long in the body (about hip length) - same with the J Crew striped painter boatneck I have. </p> <p>I prefer my long &amp; 3/4 sleeved tops to be that way but it sounds like you wouldn't lol Just a heads up </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2183243 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 03:31:35 +0000 Suz 2183243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA, I do rely on J. Crew and (sometimes) LL Bean for this type of thing...and for a while -- amazingly -- Land's End had a short boxy version.&nbsp;</p> <p>My other J. Crew (the grey) is quite a few years old, longer, not as boxy, but really great for wearing untucked.&nbsp;</p> <p>The LL Beans are loose fitting, more substantial, a sort of blend between "top" and "sweater" -- but longer than you want.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2183242 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 03:28:51 +0000 Suz 2183242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Irina</b>, I'm not sure the one I have is the same -- I think it might be a lighter weight fabric (I got on sale at end of last summer). But it is on the shorter side and boxy.&nbsp;</p> <p>The quality is fine -- I wear and wash it quite a lot. I wouldn't say it is <b>great -</b>- but it is perfectly acceptable at the sale price. Nice comfortable lightweight cotton.&nbsp;</p> <p>I can try to snap a photo tomorrow. It is long enough on me to tuck into high waisted pants but would not be long enough for lower waisted pants. I am 163 to 165 cm (depends on the day you measure) and short waisted but not short in the torso overall because I have a long rise.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2183198 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 21:19:29 +0000 Irina 2183198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Janet!&nbsp;</b>I used to semi-tuck some of my tops but with higher rise in pants and jeans it’s no longer an option for me.<br /><b>LaPed</b>, thanks! I ordered and returned Everlane t-shirt, it’s too cropped even for me. I didn’t feel fab in it.&nbsp;<div>COS have some oversized cropped as well as regular ones. Cropped t-shirts are made from substantial fabric and look nice. I’m planning to buy, bit of a hassle since they don’t allow to try anything right now. Have to buy and try at home.<br />I haven’t see the one in your link, might be be too long. Going to COS this week anyway (to return some sale item I bought).</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2183149 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 17:48:18 +0000 LaPed 2183149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina, fellow short-torso person here; I'm always looking for boxy bretons! I have a Saint James that I love, but it's definitely a different vibe and I agree it will be longer than you want. It needs a semi-tuck for sure. My best boxy bretons have been from J Crew, a version that appears to be quite similar to the one you posted about, only long-sleeve instead of 3/4. It's held up really well and I'd say it's true to size. My other is a luck find from Uniqlo, which surprisingly is the most substantial fabric of the three. It practically stands up on its own. Perfect length for short torsos/high rise bottoms.&nbsp;</p> <p>I keep looking at the Boden one with the dropped shoulders, but from the garment measurements it looks like it will be longer than I'd like and I'm not a fan of the 3/4 sleeves. I keep looking at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cosstores.com/en/women/womenswear/tops/product.boxy-breton-striped-top-blue.0997258001.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwr_uCBhAFEiwAX8YJgZA3eXN-KwrpPEevK3tR3bDj_KGcJXQA9sotkIKvs92c0ABmBHyhqRoCnasQAvD_BwE">this one from COS</a>, which might well be the one you saw in-store. It looks very promising! I also think the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-modern-breton-shirt-black-white?collection=womens-tops">Modern Breton from Everlane</a> might work for you, if any of the colours strike your fancy. It doesn't look like they have a classic navy/white option right now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2183109 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 13:50:08 +0000 Janet 2183109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina, I sympathize — I’m nowhere near petite, but many tops are too long for me, and I do not tuck. I often end up semi-tucking but sometimes it’s just not the preferred look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2183076 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 07:01:27 +0000 N 2183076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Boden also do a petite size but i'm not sure if they do them with every style. You have to select the petite fitting on a drop down menu. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2183029 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:47:45 +0000 Irina 2183029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks,&nbsp;<b>kerry,&nbsp;</b>I found measurements on one of the t-shirts and it’s too long for me. Would not be a problem for someone who tucks in tops but I don’t </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2183026 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:34:38 +0000 kerry 2183026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try Saint James - free shipping and returns from Altitude-Sports</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.altitude-sports.com/search/?q=Saint%20James#&amp;filter.category_hierarchy=Women%2FTops">https://www.altitude-sports.co.....men%2FTops</a> </p> <p></p> <p>PS Boden ships free to Canada with spend over $165 - no duties/taxes</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2183018 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 23:52:18 +0000 Irina 2183018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all suggestions!&nbsp;<br />Boden is a bit too long on me from looking at their models.<br />I went to COS today and saw something that might work but they didn’t have my size in stock. Will go back next week. If it doesn’t, I will try J Crew next.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2183013 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 23:16:48 +0000 Gigi 2183013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would email J.Crew for the measurements. They have always been good to get me measurements on items when I ask for them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2182996 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 22:33:19 +0000 Jonesy 2182996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like J. Crew a lot for this type of shirt--they seem to always have one in stock, and spring is the season for navy and white stripes! I haven't had any issues with their quality (though I know many others have, as Runcarla mentions, and it's handy that they offer the length measurement, but this one does have 3/4 sleeves? (You mention you are looking for long-sleeves.)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2182979 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 21:49:43 +0000 Carla 2182979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Irina - Boden ships to Canada, and they are&nbsp;<i>fast! &nbsp;(</i>Unless things have changed recently.)&nbsp;You have to order from the UK site. &nbsp;I own the two Boden T’s in finds below. &nbsp;They are two years old and have clocked 30+ wears each. &nbsp;I will probably retire them after this summer. </p> <p>I’ve had LLBean, and I think I’m going to go back and give them another go.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2182976 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 21:23:44 +0000 Irina 2182976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b>, yes I’m 160 cm and short waisted </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2182969 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 20:15:12 +0000 Glory 2182969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina I sympathize with ordering outside of Canada- when all is said and done the costs can be extreme. Perhaps Simons may suit -they had several striped long sleeves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2182953 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 19:01:57 +0000 notsaf 2182953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you are looking for something short Irina, the J Crew might be just the thing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2182948 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 18:49:57 +0000 Angie 2182948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aha. Are you petite, <b>Irina</b>?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2182939 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 18:02:56 +0000 madeline 2182939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have 2 Modern T shirts from Gap. Thick fabric washes well and are striped. ..</p> <p>Sorry I just checked on their website and no more stripes. :(</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2182937 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 17:51:32 +0000 Irina 2182937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks,&nbsp;<b>N!&nbsp;</b>Yes, the delivery cost is a beast!<br /><b>Angie, </b>these t-shirts look so good but aside from the delivery concerns, I’m afraid they are too long for me.<br /><div><b>Janet</b>, I have a number of t-shirts shortened by my tailor but it adds to the price. This is how a simple t-shirt from a good brand might cost me $100Can. A bit more that I have in mind :)<br /><b>lisa p</b>, thanks, I will check it out!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2182929 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 17:08:12 +0000 Anonymous 2182929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina , check Andrea Linett’s I Want to be Her - I think she did a round up of striped t’s recently . Either her , or Kim France’s Girls of a Certain Age . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2182888 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 14:26:19 +0000 Angie 2182888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know the J.Crew one,&nbsp;<b>Irina,</b>&nbsp; but I just got this one in red from Boden. BEAUTIFUL. Very well made, substantial, chic, modern fit. I wrote:&nbsp;</p> <p><i>"I've been looking for a Breton stripe in a trendier silhouette, and this is it. Very roomy on the midsection and with an architectural dropped '80s sleeve. The hem tapers a little and has bound side slits so it works beautifully worn out over bottoms. It has a subtle sleeve cuff, and a bound neck too. Substantial rugby jersey fabric, and well made. Comes in neutrals".<br /></i><br />I've seen the navy one. I preferred the red for me....but it's gorgeous too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2182873 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 13:38:48 +0000 Janet 2182873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If a top like this is perfect in every other way, don’t overlook the possibility of having it hemmed to the perfect length for you. I just got a jersey knit top back from my tailor — she shortened it from a weird not-quite-tunic crotch length straight hem to a curved hem that just hits my hip — it’s so much more flattering! I think it cost about $15. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2182871 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 13:06:14 +0000 N 2182871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are in luck! They do ship to Canada, the delivery cost isn't cheap but if you ever wanted to put in a big order it would be worth it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2182870 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 13:02:09 +0000 N 2182870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I have the opposite problem! Everything is too short on me! I look for high waist trousers and 3/4 length sleeves to hide that. </p> <p>Thats such a shame Boden doesn't ship to Canada. Have you tried going on the UK Boden website rather than the US one and seeing if they'll ship from there? They have a Japanese Boden website but seem out of stock on a lot of things so I checked the UK page and they also ship from the UK page to Japan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2182864 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 12:23:49 +0000 Irina 2182864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you!<br /><b>notsaf</b>, I’ll take a look at Petite Bateau.<br /><b>n</b>, yes, many brands carry them but they are often too long on me. Some brands like Boden, don’t ship to Canada. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2182846 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 10:45:18 +0000 N 2182846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are also called Marinieres or sometimes bretons. I love them, and boat necks. You can try places like Armour Lux, St James, Petit Bateau, Sezane or even Boden. They are a very classic item so many places should stock one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2182798 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 03:54:54 +0000 BlueJay 2182798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joe Fresh has some. (Buy two!)&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.joefresh.com/ca/Categories/Women/Women-s-Knits-Tees/Stripe-Boatneck-Top/p/S1WR016605_1000">https://www.joefresh.com/ca/Ca.....016605_100</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-striped-boat-neck-t-shirt#post-2182794 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 03:26:22 +0000 notsaf 2182794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unlike Carla's, the fabric on this shirt is quite thick. If that's the style you're looking for, I would recommend going with Petit Bateau, especially since you'll have to pay duties. I have a long torso and find this to be overly short on me in a S. I own it but I don't reach for it very often. Hope that helps! </p>