https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:57:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847848 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:15:21 +0000 Anonymous 847848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847840 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:10:54 +0000 judy 847840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That looks great on you! Keep!</p> <p>I love all my St. James Breton shirts. </p> <p>Another brand in my striped collection is American Apparel...unisex....runs more boxy on top and leaner over the hips, and a bit longer. <a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/rsahs400w.html" rel="nofollow">http://store.americanapparel.net/rsahs400w.html</a> </p> <p>I have two...the wine/creme and the navy/creme both in the thinner stripes. It's a heavy material, good for colder weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847554 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:57:58 +0000 Ingunn 847554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, KEEP! You will not find any better than this, and it looks perfect on you. I guess you will have this for many seasons. I have a Breton in heavier knit, too, and it is a dream to wear, smooths over curves and keeps its shape in laundry. My other one, in thin jersey, doesn't hold up to this quality at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847543 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:34:36 +0000 Charmian 847543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely, positively not silly looking! I like the slouchy look here: it's trendy for 2013, but even when the trend has passed, it'll still look classic. I can't wait to see this in a casual WIW.</p> <p>Are those stripes navy or black, by the way? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847499 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:34:45 +0000 Beth Ann 847499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definite Keep! Good shopping skills, too! Sometimes you have to be picky to look this good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847466 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:50:27 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 847466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the fit of this is very nearly perfect. (I wish the shoulders were just a teensy bit less broad, but I know how hard it is to get both the shoulders and bust right when you're busty.) I think for weekend wear it's great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847445 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:32:37 +0000 Carla 847445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks beautiful on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847435 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:22:24 +0000 Day Vies 847435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a beautiful top and I love how it drapes on you. I have realized that prints (including stripes) can be very nice camouflage if the cut is right. A print tends to flatten things out. </p> <p>Keep playing with prints! And keep this top. I used to avoid prints but I'm learning they have a lot to offer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847410 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:46:30 +0000 Caro in Oz 847410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. Well worth the thought &amp; wait:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847408 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:44:30 +0000 Angie 847408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847402 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:28:50 +0000 Ariadne 847402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's perfect! A Saint James Breton is on my wish list for this year (although I may try the much cheaper LL Bean one first). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847396 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:24:29 +0000 Kristin SF 847396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great in this shirt. The stripes are nice and horizontal, and it looks substantial. Definitely an investment piece, a St. James Breton shirt has been on my wishlist for a while. :-)</p> <p>I do think you could probably dress this up if you wanted to, with a statement necklace and jeans/trousers and heels. Tres chic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847350 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:32:23 +0000 Sarah A 847350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like it has a substantial fabrication but still drapes nicely. A nice casual top for sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847343 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:23:41 +0000 Thistle 847343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel your pain. Being busty can be hard to work around. I have yet to find a button down in my price range that works for me! </p> <p> For a casual top,this works great.</p> <p>I am working on becoming a better shopper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847340 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:21:04 +0000 Spiffy 847340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle, This would only be for casual, weekend wear. I tried BR and AT but in the ones I found the boat neck wasn't flattering (I have super developed trapezius muscles for a girl) or the fabric too thin. AT had this peplum stripe top that I wanted to work on me SO BAD but it hit me at the wrong spot on my waist whichever size I tried.<br /> I appreciate the input, though. From your posts, I can tell you are one savvy shopper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847330 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:13:52 +0000 amiable 847330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847321 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:10:23 +0000 Thistle 847321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is good for a casual top. Not sure it would be dressy enough for work. Of course, depends on your workplace.</p> <p>I am not sure it gives a French vibe though.</p> <p>Have you tried the ones at Banana Republic or Ann Taylor? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847316 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:06:46 +0000 cinnamon fern 847316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847309 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:03:20 +0000 Tanya 847309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks great on you! Congratulations on finding your perfect Breton top! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-final-breton-stripe#post-847304 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:01:20 +0000 Spiffy 847304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've long loved the easy chic of Breton stripe shirts but stayed away because I'm a very busty lady. My 2013 goal is to polish my casual wear so I started the hunt for my perfect Breton. </p> <p>Anything too tight on my bust made the stripes turn either unflattering or draw too much attention to my chest. </p> <p>Sizing up in thinner materials to be loose on the bust made the fit sloppy on my body. </p> <p>After some research, I tried St. James. I like this one but need your input. </p> <p>Pros:<br /> Thick material<br /> - doesn't pull over my chest<br /> - holds the sleeve roll exceptionally well.<br /> - 'feels' classic<br /> Woven and not dyed stripes ( very crisp)<br /> Ecru instead of white (more flattering)<br /> Feels comfortable but polished at the same time </p> <p>Cons?<br /> Does a girl with a chest like mine look silly? </p> <p>I'm wearing work trousers in this photo. IRL I'll style them with a leaner bottom and red lips if I'm feeling extra chic </p>