Breton top: stylish wardrobe staple
STRIPES are probably the most casual print and the easiest to wear.
Horizontal stripes guarantee you’ll be mistaken for a French person, and a bonus is that they match pretty much everything.
Here’s how to make sure yours are flattering:
GO FOR a medium-width stripe, this will be noticed while remaining casual. It can be treated in your wardrobe as a neutral.
AS A NEUTRAL, a Breton top can work well with unruly patterns, such as floral, leopard and Batik.
IF THE piece you love has a thicker stripe, then treat this as the statement piece of your outfit (i.e. contrast with other neutrals).
FOR a smarter twist on the Breton top, try vertical blue-and-white stripes — they make a chic office staple and are more interesting than a plain shirt.