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The phrase "Breton top" makes me heave

175 replies

MaureenShit · 27/01/2013 07:34

No one says this in rl. They say "a stripey t shirt " fgs

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YouOldSlag · 27/01/2013 10:41

Maureen - if you want an argument or a moan go on AIBU. This is style and beauty and they can use whatever jargon they like. They are peaceful people who like clothes and smell nice. Its hardly toxic behaviour.

I coped with MN much better when I learnt to use the hide button.

AmberNectarine · 27/01/2013 10:43

But she's not taking the piss out of fashion silliness generally is she, she is talking specifically about these boards and therefore the people on them.

The nice thing about these boards is you get a lot of women, who, for some reason or another (usually children) have lost their way a bit. They post, and lots of helpful people advise and encourage. That to me is the point of S&B, as well as a general enthusiasm for fashion and beauty products in general. Sneery, shitty threads are divisive and undermine the overall positivity of this topic. That sort of thing is best saved for AIBU.

chartreuse · 27/01/2013 10:43

Dona maureen is the wicked stepmother of S&B, she loves to stir things up and then sits back cackling as posters squabble.

Best to treat her as you would an annoying toddler - ignore, ignore, ignore Wink

Marylou2 · 27/01/2013 10:50

I have two "Breton top" drawers reserved exclusively for Maureen's favourite items!

Lizzywishes · 27/01/2013 10:55

I need a new hair dryer - any recommendations? Thanks!

Lizzywishes · 27/01/2013 10:55

Wrong thread sorry!

DillyTante · 27/01/2013 11:00

I don't even know what a Breton top is! Should there be some sort of test you have to pass before being allowed to post of S&B. I've also never really understood what a shift dress is, and I had to google a Henley.

bettybleep · 27/01/2013 11:18

I imagined that a Breton top was different to a stripey T shirt, in that it was loose fit, cotton, boat neck, and maybe 3/4 sleeved...as opposed to a stripey T shirt which is more fitted, with round or V neck...short, capped or long sleeves.
What's the hide button?

scarlet76 · 27/01/2013 11:36

The way we women can turn on eachother over what we call 'a top with horizontal lines' Grin
I come and read, and comment, in S&B for a bit of entertainment and to switch off from the stresses of everyday life. If a thread doesn't interest me, I don't read it. Why would I?
S&B is what it is... a place to talk about our clothes and our likes. I like hearing what others are wearing. I like making suggestions as to what others could wear. It's hardly rocket science.
Shoot me now.

AmazingDisgrace · 27/01/2013 11:48

I say Maureen should be banned She's obviously a troll and just trying to ruin it for all the nice people. Actually, "she" is probably a hairy trucker from Wigan. Grin

LesBOFerables · 27/01/2013 11:51

You seem to get awfully upset about things which, in the grand scheme of things, are really quite trivial, Maureen. Are you quite well?

ExRatty · 27/01/2013 11:52

Bretons are done, stripey tops or not

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/01/2013 11:57

I love the What Are You Wearing threads. I like striped tops too - I have lots but only one of them could be described as Breton style. I like ballet flats too.

I hate 'stabby' - it makes me want to hurt people.

And we need Maureen on S&B so leave her alone. We have to be able to laugh at her gold leggings every now and then. And she sometimes 'sources' Wink nice things in M&S, which is becoming an extremely difficult job nowadays.

ExRatty · 27/01/2013 11:58

Also a whole bunch of you need to iron the bunch out of your panties
Style and beauty is full of comedy sayings

LesBOFerables · 27/01/2013 12:02

"...or start your own forum", says Dona GrinWink. Love it. I think the fashion section in Moldies must be hideously dull.

noddyholder · 27/01/2013 12:22

Now now. I say breton and ballet flats Grin But I would never stoop to 'getting my colours done' Wink

AmazingDisgrace · 27/01/2013 12:23

It'll be bootcut jeans on there and wolf fleeces

noddyholder · 27/01/2013 12:23

Maureen no one really says copy either they say 'in magazines' Grin

blue2711 · 27/01/2013 12:29

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AmazingDisgrace · 27/01/2013 12:29

Really Maureen though, my SN child is obsessed with stripes. If he read this he'd cry. You really need to think about things a bit more before you post your bile

SpringHeeledJack · 27/01/2013 12:38

'breton' 'stripy top' psha

I just say nautique

AmberNectarine · 27/01/2013 12:43

Or 'Nautical but nice'

OliviaMumsnet · 27/01/2013 13:37

Hello hello
Peace and love
or actually since this is S&B in the words of Tyra
Fierce and love
Thanks
MNHQ

CarriedAwayAnnie · 27/01/2013 14:39

Will you think of the children Maureen!

scarlet76 · 27/01/2013 15:06

Genius: I would never stoop to getting my colours done