https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-color-for-breton-sweater Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:36:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-color-for-breton-sweater#post-1406333 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:22:48 +0000 Astrid 1406333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lyn! Well, not replace in the direct sense, obviously. But I don't think I want to wear stripes as often going forward and I'm not sure I need three striped tops. I might replace the layering shirt and the tee with a solid or a different pattern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-color-for-breton-sweater#post-1406328 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:17:34 +0000 lyn67 1406328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nr 1 is the real classic and would look great for your complexion. It's also more versatile I think, but I always love&nbsp;a dark background&nbsp;&nbsp;better for myself,&nbsp;it's not the case for you, but ya&nbsp;know, it's more slimming, LOL:-)). BUT how could you replace with it all the other&nbsp;3??? Just wondering...They are all very&nbsp;different! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-color-for-breton-sweater#post-1406237 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:01:41 +0000 Astrid 1406237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Eva and Torontogirl!</p> <p>Thanks Suz! Yes, I think you're right and this might get a lot of wear year round. I have so many things to replace that I want to get only one for now, but I might add another color on the way, who knows. I'm going to have a look next week at the store if they have the right color in my size. If not I will have to pay shipping.</p> <p>Thanks Sharan! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-color-for-breton-sweater#post-1406170 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 07:27:13 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1406170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for 1. I like the classic look, and I think the cream background will be gorgeous with your coloring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-color-for-breton-sweater#post-1406089 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:43:25 +0000 Suz 1406089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Count me in for number 1/2. Honestly, Astrid, it's a slam dunk for you. I have been wearing one of these in this colourway for four years now and I wear it SO MUCH through the spring and summer (and even winter) that it's just impossible to overestimate its value in my closet. I currently have the LLBean one but used to have one from Land's End (that I wore out). For your style and colouring this is the one to get for sure. If you can afford another, go with navy background and white stripes or a soft grey with white or cream stripe.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-color-for-breton-sweater#post-1406071 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 01:54:29 +0000 Helena 1406071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also prefer the first one - this is a gorgeous top! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-color-for-breton-sweater#post-1406039 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 00:09:02 +0000 E 1406039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm hopping on the bandwagon w a vote for 1/2! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-color-for-breton-sweater#post-1406031 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:44:32 +0000 Astrid 1406031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Columbine! That's interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-color-for-breton-sweater#post-1406030 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:43:01 +0000 columbine(erin) 1406030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd pick the first one. I have a three quarter sleeved one very similar to the navy and cream one, and it isn't quite as versatile as I thought it would be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-color-for-breton-sweater#post-1406029 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:42:55 +0000 Astrid 1406029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Thimblelina! I didn't even think about contrast, but you're right. The first one will probably be more flattering with my low natural contrast. Seems like the decision is already made. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-color-for-breton-sweater#post-1406027 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:39:30 +0000 thimblelina 1406027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first too. I'm a lower contrast girl so I like those clotted cream or oatmealish colors with the navy. Very nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-color-for-breton-sweater#post-1406026 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:35:40 +0000 Astrid 1406026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Vicki. It's <a href="http://www.armorlux.com/fr/" rel="nofollow">Amor Lux</a>, around since 1938 and based in Brittany. They are said to have made the breton shirts Coco Chanel used to wear. Not sure if that's true. </p> <p>Thanks Angie. It makes sense to go for the first one then, if I want to buy only one.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-color-for-breton-sweater#post-1406024 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:32:55 +0000 Angie 1406024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. It's the original Breton classic - another reason why I prefer it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-color-for-breton-sweater#post-1406020 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:29:19 +0000 Vicki 1406020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I, too, prefer the cream with navy, and like the visual element of this combination best. btw, what brand is this? It looks very well made. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-color-for-breton-sweater#post-1406018 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:25:16 +0000 Astrid 1406018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie! I do think it's probably the more classic choice? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-color-for-breton-sweater#post-1406017 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:24:18 +0000 Angie 1406017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1. I love that the cream is more dominant than the navy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-color-for-breton-sweater#post-1406015 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:20:11 +0000 Astrid 1406015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm thinking about buying a new decent quality Breton sweater in a more relaxed silhouette to more or less replace three striped tops I have right now that are about to wear out in the next few months. I'm thinking of buying either the cream with navy stripes in #1/2 or the navy with cream stripes in #3/4 and I can't make up my mind.</p> <p>They would replace my thin striped shortsleeved tee in #5, my clingy w&amp;b longsleeved layering tee in #6 and my more substantial fitted pullover in #7. I think with the one new shirt I will have all the stripes that I want in my wardrobe going forward. I also still have the green striped tee in #8. </p> <p>Which one would you get if you had to decide on one? Thanks. </p>