In search of the perfect breton top

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Preferably scoop neck for BF purposes but could cope with the traditional neckline. I love the me&em one but it's sold out and at £48 it's a good job as I'd be tempted. H&M had a lovely cheap one but that's sold out too. Feel like I've looked everywhere but haven't found the right one yet!

Esprit quite often have a few, not too £££ and their cotton jersey seems to generally be good quality.

Nice one at Massimo Dutti that I have my eye on.

Seasalt

www.laredoute.co.uk/long-sleeved-organic-cotton-tunic-t-shirt/prod-324442851-768214.aspx

I got this the other day and its great, as is the price.

Boden do loads, they are in the sale at the mo

The only decent thing at Boden is the Breton tops. Size down though unless your norks need more room due to breast feeding.

I have the soft white/thin navy stripe- it has washed well after being worn at least once a week since the Spring.

Material wise it is lightweight without being sheer and keeps it's shape well throughout the day.

Had a look at boden and they don't seem to have any of the classic white/navy left, though I do like the white/green version!

Dammit went to buy the joules one and it is sold out!!!

Muji

I bought one 5 years ago and it is still going strong!

Try French Connection. I have had two over the years and they are a classic fit and wash very well.
It is the only item I buy from there!

Charles Tyrwhitt haven't purchased one though from there so can't say what they are like, I have the Boden ones.

I have this one from next, you really have to size down. I am expecting and it's still big. It washes besutifully, hides all lumps and bumps. Haven't bough anything from next in years but was delighted. www.next.co.uk/g3986s7#897850g39

I have a Charles Tyrwhitt one and like it - the material's quite thick and not very stretchy though, so I'm not sure it's very good for Bf ing unless you size up.

My perfect Breton is from Primark. I have it in grey/black and blue/white. Slash neck, 3/4 length sleeves, thick stretchy cotton, decent length in body. Washes well. £3.99. It's v similar to the Me and Em one IMO.

I have the white and green and orange boden ones and live them. Very bright though!!

Mine is from Primark too!
Washes really well and feels lovely on.
I bought 6 in various colours

Ive just bought the red/cream one from here. Its quite thick but lovely.
www.thenauticalcompany.com/breton-shirt-cream-red/prod_202.html

I have a lovely one from Phase 8. Fits my mega boobs but well fitting round the waist and hips. Washes well too.

Zara uses to do lovely slash/boat-neck ones but I did find they eventually sgortened in the wash.

JL Weekend have got a nice square-necked one in at the moment.

Just a further shout to check out the Primark ones. It irritates me when people think they have to spend £££ for a basic cotton item. The Primark ones are fantastic. If you want ethics shop elsewhere though

The JL Weekend one is very nice. A colleague was wearing one today and looked great.
I like the Seasalt one - it's a good fit, not baggy, and long enough.

Looks like I need a trip to primark! Mrsgrumble I actually have that one from next but I've lost weight recently and it's huge! Also doesn't stretch for BF but it is lovely. Thanks all for the recommendations

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ny the way Frugi have some big reduction on bfing tops, but don't seem to do Breton ones any more.