Ultimate Breton

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So my Joules harbour Breton needs replacing. It's tired. It's been brilliant though.

Ideally I would like white or cream with a navy or black stripe, little bit of stretch.

What's the best one people have found? Cost per wear would be happy to go to £100.

I really fancy a Mon Breton personalised one.

Not Boden, I've tried them and sold both on eBay. Too flimsy.

I like my ME+EM Breton. I agree Bodens are really thin and not very good at all.

Joules !

These are great from Uniqlo.

www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/women-striped-boat-neck-long-sleeve-t-shirt-400152.html?dwvar_400152_size=SMA001&dwvar_400152_color=COL09&cgid=IDstriped12118

St James still made in France brilliant quality.

There's a shop online called Breton Shirt, they have some lovely looking ones but I haven't ordered so can't say if they're good quality.

I've gotten some lovely ones from cos over the years

Uniqlo ones are lovely, but I find them very boxy and too short on me do it depends on your body shape. I rate Seasalt as they wash well, are well cut and have no visible branding (unlike Joules etc who do and it really annoys me for some reason!)

Seasalt they are fab. Organic cotton . 3/4 sleeve, 2 for £40..

Their sailor shirt also good, a bit thinner, longer sleeve. Also 2 for 40

I like the Jaegar ones from TKMAXX.

Ooo i like the sailor shirt

I got a lovely one from Zara a few years ago and it really held its shape. They still seem to stock them.

Jigsaw! Fitted but stretchy not clingy. Wash beautifully.

Oh I have had Cos ones but I like a thick strip and a thin stripe - all mum is Ines had even stripes 😂

Thank you for the replies. Will update soon

All mum is innes?

All mine have!

i've just ordered the me&em one after reading a long article about it and how kate middleton wore it post partum because it has magic slimming properties apparently. It's not arrived yet but i'm 5 weeks postpartum so it has a hell of a job to do!

I don't like the petit bateau ones, they shrink upwards.

My Petit Bateau has stood the test of time, but the hem at the front flipped up in the wash and won't flatten back down, which is annoying.

There is a brilliant clothing company in Brittany called Mousqeton who sell online and who sell Breton tops, their entire catalogue is based on stylish Breton maritime wear.

What's Seasalt sizing like? I'm a 10 top in joules, but not really a 10 top, more a 12.

The Brighton Bretons from Sugarhill and incredibly flattering and wash brilliantly. 95% cotton with little bit of elastase and nice weight of fabric. They do have some pocket embroidery or slogans so if that's not your bag then maybe not for you but they are superb tops. My favourite thing is that the neckline doesn't gape and is doubly reinforced with fabric so it just sits really well.

Joules are the best quality, but verge on too-thick for warmer weather. Seasalt are the next best, Boden and Gap are shite.

I am a busty 12 but like my Bretons loose, so actually go for a 16 in Seasalt and that is perfect for me.

(obviously I am now going to sit and research all these other companies and add more stripes to the 10 I already have!)

I know this one!! It has to be Petit Bateau in heavy jersey. Bit pricier, £60 but I've had mine for five years and it still looks brand new. Sizing is small, I'm usually a medium but went for large.

I used to work in a sailing shop in Brittany & the brand they stocked was Le Minor. Mine is still going strong 15 years later!

Me&Em - much better than Boden and washes nicely too.

You can't beat a Mon Breton - and you can personalise them!