Best place for breton?

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After quite a thick one (but still t-shirt rather than jumper style), loose rather than figure hugging with full length sleeves.

Well I was coming on to say Boden (I have two and LOVE LOVE LOVE 'em) but after reading all the replies, I'm off to the Joules website!

Joules is definitely thicker. H&M also sometimes has thicker ones in.

I love the Seasalt ones but they are more of a normal t-shirt thickness. Very durable though and hold their shape, mine have been worn and washed lots and still look great.

I have just bought two fabulous tips from tk maxx. One navy and cream and one cream and navy. Jaeger ones that were £60.00 each down to £20.00 each.

I have a number of joules ones and really rate them. Have a look on their eBay store as you can get some styles for £15 and free delivery!

I got a thickish one from Crew but the sleeves are 3/4. Think it's the 'ultimate Breton' - they have a few different ones.

J Crew dicks all over everyone else for Bretons. There's oodles of varieties. I have 2 and looking at getting another. Here's an example (I'm in US at moment, but check out the UK version): factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/knits_tees/Classic_Stripes/PRDOVR~B8722/B8722.jsp?color_name=oat-navy-spring

If you're long in the body, avoid Seasalt. I love their tops, but they're too short for me.

St James are by far the best quality. I have several from J Crew which are nice but quality doesn't match St James which are still made in France I think.

The Uniqlo one above -its nice and thick but feels really coarse

Looked on Saint James but couldn't see prices?

Another vote for people tree

Boden are the most awful quality, Matalan and Asda are better, seriously!
I have some Joules ones which are really thick (almost too thick for summer) but fab quality.
Just ordered 4 from Seasalt with that offer and worrying now they'll be too short as am a bit of a giraffe!

I had a couple from Boden last year in the longer length and yes, they were thin but I like that. I thought the quality was ok, they've washed brilliantly. But they seemed to have done away with the longer length and changed the design as the ones I ordered this year were not as nice. I have a Matalan one and it is not as nice as the Boden. It's faded a lot but it was a third of the price.

Seasalt. Thicker and wash better than Joules IMO plus cheaper!

I bought a couple of heavier ones from H&M, was really pleased until i washed them and they shrank up and are now a bit short!

Fat face have some nice ones this year. Fabric is quite thick and very soft and cosy to wear.

Got to be Petit Bateau.

Yy funny neckline on the Boden ones also very thin & don't wash well.

Have you tried Me&Em? They are a very flattering fit. Think Kate Middleton wears them if you want to google images to see what it is like on. They are great for bigger stomachs.

I bought a nice one in Massimo Dutti. It is like a sweatshirt material so might be too thick for you? Agree Boden's offering are practically transparent. Depending on your body shape, H&M do excellent bretons for an excellent price but the quality varies. Unfortunately the fit doesn't flatter my overhanging stomach but the quality is often great.

Cos bretons are a nice shape too but I'm not sure if they are always worth their price. I bought a nice one last year from there for 19 pounds (or something similar) and I was pleased with it but wouldn't spend twice the price.

Topshop have some at the moment that are loose fitting. I think they are called 'Romantic'.The label is sewn down the back so you will either like or detest it. The material is thin but the fit is quite loose so it works (though I returned the one I bought).

ps I didn't mean to imply KM has a big stomach. She wore them post pregnancy!

Thanks to this thread I went browsing on long tall dally and bought 3 tops they do have 17% off and free delivery so that's a plus!

Sally. I wasn't dallying definitely

She's 5'8" too.

www.midlifechic.com/ultimate-breton-top/