10.08.2012

I Want More Breton Shirts

It's not summer anymore but these striped tees are still hot as ever.  Since it's been raining on and off the past few months, I wanted to be reminded of those bright and cheery days with this old piece I have here.  Wearing this just puts me in a good mood.


Back story:
I was rummaging through my closet lately since there were parties lined up this month.  I realized I do have A LOT of outdated clothes.  One reason why I had this post on wardrobe too.  And then I remembered I had this Breton shirt post in the Drafts folder since after New Year!  I guess it's time to publish this now before 2013 arrives! LOL!

When I went window-shopping early January, I spotted a lot of striped tops, mostly in the colors of the American flag. I knew the nautical trend is back.  Well, to be more accurate, Breton shirts were back.  Lucky me, I snagged this classic piece from the organic cotton line of Zara.  It's now one of my favorites.  I also got the same style in plain white.  Now, I wonder if they still have more of these... I guess I better go back and check.


I've always liked nautical themed clothes. I think it's my mother's fault.  She used to dress me up in stripes, reds, whites, blues, sailor dresses, with white flat mary-janes or sandals.


Taken last Chinese New Year - worn with boot-leg jeans and yellow Headware

Cool and comfy at Hunt's Mom-Child Cook-Off

Breton shirt, a.k.a. Brittany's fisherman shirt, is a timeless French-style top with a basic streamlined cut. It's a wardrobe staple that you can dress up by layering, and still looks very cool on it's own for more casual days.

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Of course, don't let me stop you from pairing the shirt with sexy minis and shorts. Maxi skirts would look great with it too! I'm just a pants girl at heart. =)

These looks will never go out of style, I tell you.  If you're like me who's constantly on-the-go - rushing to and from school, going on weekly grocery trips to running errands, to meeting up with friends and weekend malling, these ensemble would be perfect!

For me, I typically play it up with some punch of complementary colors, and still look very well put-together.  Classic.  If there's comfort food, this is comfort clothing. I wanna buy more! (And maybe a new pair of flats too, heehee!)

Do you like striped tees? How would you wear it? :)


(All style pegs/mood boards from Polyvore.com)

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