Search for best Breton

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I feel like finding a Breton top should be easy but I'm having real problems finding what I want. I will spend any amount. So far I have tried - Boden (too thin and clingy), uniqlo (loved the look of it, great price but too thick and short in the body), have also tried seasalt and crew clothing and not got on with them either.
Anyone able to help me please?

Do a search this subject comes up a lot. My favourite is from St James it's a traditional Breton not a stripey T shirt.

I like the thinness and clinginess of the Boden ones, and found one I got from Jack Wills was too thick and stiff- so maybe try those?

I have ones from Boden, Toast and Joules - my favourite by far are the Joules ones, with Toast coming second.

I like the look of the Joules ones. Does anybody know what they are like for sizing? I am a 12-14 but prefer tops a little longer if possible. Are they a large or small sizing ?

Sugarhill Clothing - online. Superb quality.

The Joules ones are very thick. The length is ok - I'm 5'11 and manage.

Thanks JoJoSM2 I'm 5'4" but pear shaped with a bum I'm always trying to cover

I like joules , they sit away from the body so not mega clingy .

I've found the Joules tops to be best quality. I only wish they'd remove the logos.

Joules or Jack Wills. I live in mine!

I feel your pain, OP.

I found the Joules ones far too heavy / thick. Their sizing is bizarre on me too; 14 was baggy and unflattering, 12 was far too clingy and unflattering My Breton search continues.

Petit Bateau do the best Bretons. They are good quality & a decent weight. They often sell them on the Outnet for around £30.

Bam have this one Breton

Me & Em are nice - not thick, good quality, well cut

My favourite is from St James it's a traditional Breton not a stripey T shirt

What's the difference?

A Breton or marinière is quite specific in its design. A striped top is just that; a top with any kind of stripe.
A Breton was regulation wear for the French Navy initially before it became sea-faring wear. It is long-sleeved with 21 navy blue stripes (the number has something to do with Napoleon I think) and (again I think) 14 striped on each sleeve. The blue stripes are half the width of the white and I irc there are other specifics, about the neckline and length of sleeve. It’s quite a specific garment.

margomyhero thank you I've ordered a bamboo one. I'll also check out petit bateau and me and em as I've not tried those yet...

I wish I liked the joules ones - they just look grumpy on me, I don't know why but the thicker the fabric the more frumpy I look but I can't go too thin or clingy as I've got a wobbly tummy to hide!

*frumpy not grumpy!

Oh good OP. I have loads of BAM clothing. I fancy the breton myself - but have too many tops.

Let us know what you think of it.