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Seeking the perfect Breton style top

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rosie17 · 10/02/2013 12:45

I used to own the perfect Breton Style top then the dreaded moths found it..Ugh..Sad

It was by BZR
Slim line, long body
soft cotton
Boat neck
Extra long sleeves
Thin black & white stripes

It was just perfect but Brunns Bazaar are not doing anything similar this year.
Can anyone offer any recommendations?

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shopafrolic · 10/02/2013 13:02

We're having a similar Breton hunt on the Vogue thread! Is this one any good?
pinterest.com/pin/122230577358725428/

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Lovemynailstoday · 10/02/2013 13:11

Don't cringe....got a decent one in m&s recently. Quite long...more like a tunic.

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HanneHolm · 10/02/2013 13:45

whistles have one and so do bloody petit bateau and so does gap

and every shop in the world hth

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porridgeLover · 10/02/2013 13:49

I have that one shopafrolic.
It wore holes in the front after about 3 wears, so disappointed.
Have darned it several times, but getting irritated now.

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shopafrolic · 10/02/2013 13:58

Blimey porridge - not good. Don't get that one then Rosie!
I'm after a red and cream one so my hunt continues.....

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roundwindow · 10/02/2013 17:04

these are the best I've found... may be a bit more traditional than you're looking for (ie, not slimline long body) lovely though, the most traditional I've found outside of actual Brittany!

www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk/women/clothing/tops-and-t-shirts/organic-cotton-long-sleeve-breton-striped-sailor-top_ecru_orca.htm

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shopafrolic · 10/02/2013 17:23

They look nice and long in the sleeve round - which would be great if they are.....?

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roundwindow · 10/02/2013 17:25

Yes they are! I'm a shortarse (5' 2) and have to turn up the cuffs

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shopafrolic · 10/02/2013 18:37

Thanks round will take a closer look.....

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rosie17 · 11/02/2013 12:20

Thank you my Lovlies. Roundwindow, I've never heard of Seasaltconwall -I'm going to order one in Orca and one Poppy not too sure about the Ecru combination but I like the look of the fit so I'll give them a whirl. I know they don't look v exciting but I find that if I throw on a quirky Marnie necklace on - I'm good to go.

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WileyRoadRunner · 11/02/2013 13:44

What about Joules? They have a lot of breton type tops - especially their "harbour" top.

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rosie17 · 12/02/2013 09:57

Thanks WileyRoadRunner - also lovely.

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