https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 16:02:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt/page/2#post-1630951 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 20:07:54 +0000 Astrid 1630951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking at the size chart on the page of the shirt I have I would say it's pretty accurate if you want a close fit (similar to the model). Mine are a size 1, you can see one in the pic I posted. I remember I tried the size 2 and liked the more relaxed fit through the body which I often prefer, but then the shoulders were too wide (I'm a pretty pear). Oh and the sizes that are mentioned next to it are French, so I have the French 38 which is in fact a German 36. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt/page/2#post-1630923 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 19:18:37 +0000 Banoffi 1630923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid - How is the sizing/fit of the ArmorLux Bretons?&nbsp; Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt/page/2#post-1630914 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 18:53:07 +0000 Astrid 1630914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought mine in one of their stores when we were in Brittany last year. They do have quite a few different styles, from striped knit sweater to thin longsleeved tee. I can vouch for those I have, which they call "Lesconil" Breton shirt. It's a lovely substantial cotton. Oh and if you really place an order, add some Crème de Salidou:<br /> <a href="https://www.armorlux.com/en/regional-products/1825-caramel-salted-butter-salidou.html#/coloris-blanc" rel="nofollow">https://www.armorlux.com/en/re.....oris-blanc</a><br /> I was wheeping when I ran out... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1630860 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 16:57:50 +0000 kkards 1630860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>astrid---somehow i had never heard of armor-lux....wow, love them...i see another stripped shirt in my future </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1630856 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 16:52:10 +0000 Cerinda 1630856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn, I have two of that LE tee; I really wish I had sized down, maybe to a M from the XLs I have. &nbsp;In contrast, that rashguard in a L is a second skin, like a rashguard shud be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1630738 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 13:27:21 +0000 Astrid 1630738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also wanted to suggest Armor-Lux. I love mine! Together with Saint James probably the best bet if you want a classic Breton shirt. And bonus points for them being truly made in Brittany! They don't have as many colours available right now, but that might change. I know there were tons of colour combinations available on the website in the summer sale last year. Although the classic cut has a fairly high neckline. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1630680 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:03:46 +0000 kkards 1630680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i have a love for stripped shirts, so i couldn't resist this post…..what about this one from Vineyard Vines? i've used the nordstroms find…looks like they are mostly sold out, but it appears to be in stock in all sizes on the Vineyard Vines site…<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.vineyardvines.com/womens-tops/cotton-hemp-stripe-top/889504089601.html?utm_source=google_shopping&amp;utm_campaign=pla&amp;utm_adgroup=Apparel+Accessories+Clothing+Shirts+Tops&amp;utm_term=Cotton+Hemp+Stripe+Knit+Top&amp;kpid=889504089601&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=Women's%20Tunics&amp;utm_campaign=PLA%20-%20Brand%20-%20Women's%20-%20Tops&amp;src=google_PLA%20-%20Brand%20-%20Women's%20-%20Tops&amp;cvosrc=cpc.google..pla_-_brand_-_women's_-_tops&amp;CID=pla%7CGOOGLE%7Csem%7Cpla_brand%7CPLA%20-%20Brand%20-%20Women's%20-%20Tops%7CWomen's%20Tunics%7C">http://www.vineyardvines.com/w.....ce=google_</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1630645 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 06:17:19 +0000 Mauvish 1630645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>what about this? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1619709 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 19:18:24 +0000 Beth Ann 1619709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On my phone at the moment, but I wanted to pop on and suggest that J Jill might be worth a look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1619597 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 15:44:46 +0000 JAileen 1619597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the LE rash guard. I bought it for our trip to Hawaii. It was nice for snorkeling, but I wouldn't want to wear it away from the beach, because it's all nylon. I also have several LE striped cotton tops. I think they have boatnecks, though. I bought one, liked it, and then they went on sale for $10 so I bought three more, in both off white and navy. They have a nice substantial fabric. I also have an Armorlux top that I bought at the thrift store. I think someone was confused by their sizing and donated it without ever wearing it. The size three was perfect for me! Anyway, it is substantial and very soft. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1619595 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 15:29:20 +0000 LaPed 1619595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>uniqlo and everlane both provide garment measurements on their websites. if you have a shirt whose fit you really like, take the measurements and compare to the chart.</p> <p>Gudrun Sjoden makes a great striped shirt, though the colors change from season to season and I'm not sure they have a navy or black option right now. </p> <p>I have several Boden Bretons and find them a little too lightweight for my taste. Best as a layer, not a standalone. I think they do make a heavier weight one too but I haven't tried it.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1619583 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 14:52:43 +0000 Jenn 1619583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Runcarla</b> - The rashguard would be a rash-maker on me if I tried to layer it, but I see LE also has a very similar cotton version. It's still crewneck, but might be worth a shot if I'm ordering something else from them. Thanks.</p> <p><b>Inge -&nbsp;</b>I'm fascinated by Uniqlo. I have this suspicion that their sizing might be all wrong for my body, but we're getting a store in Denver soon, so I will keep a hopeful eye out.</p> <p>There are a million and a half Breton tees out there. You'd think it wouldn't be so hard to find the one that's just right. And yet.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1619570 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 14:18:49 +0000 Inge 1619570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Uniqlo is worth checking out too, as they usually have nice quality tees. I currently only see this striped boat neck tee on the website (and I know you don't want a boat neck), but new stock comes in regularly, so it's worth keeping an eye on them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1619436 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 01:50:09 +0000 Carla 1619436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is a Land's End rash guard that is very popular with customers. MsMary has one and wears it like a regular T. I want to get it (being a huge mariner T fan - 5 is not enough) but the US to Canada exchange is awful. Not cotton, maybe too optic white? Comes in tall, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1619392 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:49:22 +0000 Jenn 1619392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's interesting about the Everlane sizes, Laura! I'm usually a 14/16 on top and 16/18 on bottom, and I never even thought to try them, given their size charts.</p> <p>RoseandJoan, I will investigate the Baukjen. I've never heard of them before, but (aside from the colored collar) that first one looks about perfect.</p> <p>Banoffi - "Vanilla" and navy with a scoop neck sounds just like what I'm looking for. I don't see it on the Boden site right now, but I'll keep watching. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1619247 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 20:08:00 +0000 Banoffi 1619247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been searching for the same type of top, but don't need the length.&nbsp; The Boden long-sleeved Breton top (regular size; I didn't try the long version) had more of a boatneck and does NOT lay flat on me, which drives me crazy so I never wear it.&nbsp; I recently tried the J Crew striped boatneck tee shirt.&nbsp; That one did lay flat in the front, but it's boxy and on the short side.&nbsp; </p> <p>I have a Boden Hamptons tee that I absolutely love that seems to fit your description - scoop neck and long, but I'm not sure if they make this style anymore.&nbsp; I just looked up my email receipt and I bought it in 2012.</p> <p>Hamptons Tee</p> <p>Item Code: WL666<br /> <br /> Colour: Vanilla &amp; Navy Stripe </p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1619224 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:14:32 +0000 RoseandJoan 1619224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Baukjen are a good brand, part of the Isabella Oliver group and use the same great jersey<br /> <a href="https://www.baukjen.com/uk/m/baukjen-sale/tops-sale/martha-striped-tunic-grey-melange-stone-stripe.htm" rel="nofollow">https://www.baukjen.com/uk/m/b.....stripe.htm</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.baukjen.com/uk/m/baukjen-sale/tops-sale/astley-striped-top-blue-white-stripe.htm" rel="nofollow">https://www.baukjen.com/uk/m/b.....stripe.htm</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1619218 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:05:50 +0000 columbine(erin) 1619218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a Boden Breton in navy with a scoop neck. I have a size six and fits TTS I think. It has long sleeves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1619213 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:00:09 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1619213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, Everlane lies, IME. Their L is way bigger than they say. Some of my stuff from them is a L and some is an XL and it all fits me, and I'm a 14/16.</p> <p>Although they continue to tick me off with having less and less XLs available, so I totally understand if you want to avoid them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1619202 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:43:28 +0000 Jenn 1619202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Everlane ones are cute, but their size L is an 8-10. That's not going to work for me. I did just pick up a (possibly) temporary solution at Target. I can't get Finds to work on their site anymore, but it's a V-neck in ivory and black.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1619197 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:39:38 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1619197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried Everlane? I don't know if you want drop-shouldered but these two look cute:<br /><a href="https://www.everlane.com/collections/womens-all/products/womens-boxy-striped-black-white?utm_source=pepperjam&amp;utm_medium=8-9711&amp;utm_campaign=20648&amp;clickId=1550720955" rel="nofollow">https://www.everlane.com/colle.....tm_source=</a><br /><a href="https://www.everlane.com/collections/womens-all/products/womens-cotton-drop-shoulder-tee-black?utm_source=pepperjam&amp;utm_medium=8-9711&amp;utm_campaign=20648&amp;clickId=1550721327" rel="nofollow">https://www.everlane.com/colle.....lack?utm_s</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1618812 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 04:50:39 +0000 Keix 1618812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Consider sizing up in the Boden breton--I'm a small-busted 0/2 on top and their size 2 tee was a bit snug all around on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1618794 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 03:45:50 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1618794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the shirt and wear it often, but do find myself adjusting it. If that would bug you, then I might not recommend the shirt. However if you, ahem, fill it out more in the front than I do, you might not have that issue at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1618789 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 03:35:51 +0000 Jenn 1618789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is where my pickiness comes in.&nbsp;</p> <p>Garnet Hill's available colors don't work for me.<br />Petit Bateau only goes up to L and tends to run small.<br />EF colors don't work for me.<br />LL Bean colors don't work for me, and I suspect it would be too short.<br />Splendid might be worth a shot, but the white might be too white.</p> <p>The Boden one is definitely on my to-try list! Thank you for the photo, UmmLila! Does that gapping under a topper bother you?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1618788 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 03:30:36 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1618788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn, I have the Boden one you linked to, from last year. I am a person who generally looks better in a slight scoop or v neck, but this top works for me. It's not a heavy Breton knit so it does not always lie perfectly flat across the front. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1618759 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 02:00:17 +0000 greycat6 1618759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried Garnet Hill? </p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garnethill.com/pima-ruched-detail-knit-top/womens-fashion/tops-tees/409809?&amp;defattribvalue=main">http://www.garnethill.com/pima.....;defattrib</a></p> <p>LL Bean also has an option that looks like a scoop neck although it is called crew neck.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1618723 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 21:37:20 +0000 gradfashionista 1618723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried EF and Le Petit Bateau? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1618722 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 21:30:56 +0000 Brooklyn 1618722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Splendid? I don't have one in mind but I think their tees are high quality cotton and long in the torso. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1618705 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 20:10:40 +0000 Staysfit 1618705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad I read this! &nbsp;I didn't know Boden had tall sizes. &nbsp;I may take another look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-striped-shirt#post-1618699 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 19:47:28 +0000 celia 1618699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was also going to suggest Boden. </p>