tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post6778995512887706532..comments2024-03-22T19:27:57.258-04:00Comments on les anti-modernes*: foundations: the breton shirt guidemiss sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-48908715428436122072015-11-12T19:31:10.682-05:002015-11-12T19:31:10.682-05:00Am asking for a St-James when my husband visits Pa...Am asking for a St-James when my husband visits Paris next please let me know about style and sizing. I was looking at the Meridien II. Thanks!Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02907688351195901921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-77081306631653923682015-06-09T00:18:18.112-04:002015-06-09T00:18:18.112-04:00But does Petit Bateau make them in sizes that migh...But does Petit Bateau make them in sizes that might fit the "average sized American woman"? i.e. Size 14?<br />eeps, that's damned impressive by anyone's standards!Mamavalveeta03https://www.blogger.com/profile/17079883155916629361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-65820032791854614162015-04-15T13:54:09.925-04:002015-04-15T13:54:09.925-04:00For those of you who own a Saint James breton shir...For those of you who own a Saint James breton shirt, could you take the shirt to a tailor and have them do something to make the fit of the shirt more attractive? I am wanting to buy a SJ but am also wanting a shirt with great fit. The JC ones are all sold out in my size :(Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250677275036671945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-50994571347695292772015-04-09T10:04:23.938-04:002015-04-09T10:04:23.938-04:00brenna - the material is a more substantial cotton...brenna - the material is a more substantial cotton knit so perfect for transitional weather! :) miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-80378716675720626212015-04-08T21:55:08.703-04:002015-04-08T21:55:08.703-04:00I have close to 40 bretons (shirts and dresses), m...I have close to 40 bretons (shirts and dresses), more than 1/4 are Armor Lux. I have the long sleeve heavy weight cotton knits, the long sleeve light cotton tees, and a sweater dress. I love the l/s sleeve cotton tees - they have that loose oversized feel around the shoulders, sleeves and upper torso, but they do narrow slightly at the waist. I get my usual size (T0, or XS) and find them to be slightly and perfectly baggy. The rest of my collection are Saint James minquier 10s, and I have a Naval II too. Since I'm petite, I actually like the fit of the J.Crewcuts x SJ best - I get the boys size 14 and the torso is perfect and the 3/4 sleeves not too tight. I also have two CDGPlays, one in XS (blue) and one in S (red) and I actually think my next one will be a M, because I feel sometimes the S is not loose enough. My Petit Bateau x Kitsune long sleeve fall weight l/s breton is my go-to during the winter - PBs absolutely have the best fit for layering AND solo wear. My other bretons are from H&M, Joe Fresh, TopShop and APC - purchased as trial and errors. From now on, I'm limiting my bretons to PBs. I'm always looking for a white w/ red stripe in a boatneck with a white yoke - that's my unicorn. eeps.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10627356547323862881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-31911195695358980702015-03-31T14:22:52.142-04:002015-03-31T14:22:52.142-04:00anyone have thoughts on / plans to check out everl...anyone have thoughts on / plans to check out everlane's stripes?brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834560054001537873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-49998965296025427812015-03-30T12:42:45.034-04:002015-03-30T12:42:45.034-04:00a great style philosophy!a great style philosophy!miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-72850211818606478262015-03-30T12:40:18.524-04:002015-03-30T12:40:18.524-04:00i just got the CdG tee and love it! sizing runs ti...i just got the CdG tee and love it! sizing runs tiny though...miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-24948508795468277662015-03-30T01:11:21.563-04:002015-03-30T01:11:21.563-04:00When you're a stripe junkie, there's no su...When you're a stripe junkie, there's no such thing as "enough"!Mamavalveeta03https://www.blogger.com/profile/17079883155916629361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-2743265734126367802015-03-29T18:52:42.731-04:002015-03-29T18:52:42.731-04:00Petit Bateau, Petit Bateau, Petit Bateau. The fit ...Petit Bateau, Petit Bateau, Petit Bateau. The fit is always spot on and they last forever. Caillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012941345172969713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-31528638167137004972015-03-29T07:20:43.630-04:002015-03-29T07:20:43.630-04:00I love breton stripes, and my favorite is the Ilma...I love breton stripes, and my favorite is the Ilma top from Marimekko. Good, sturdy and slightly stretchy cotton, boat neck, 3/4 sleeves, slightly fitted and hip length, it looks great on my hourglass shaped body :)Nannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14693596999746198347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-46779885961031374412015-03-28T16:46:45.676-04:002015-03-28T16:46:45.676-04:00I have one - a fitted boatneck from Eileen Fisher....I have one - a fitted boatneck from Eileen Fisher. It's a heavier weight fabric, and somewhat dressy. I'd get a second that was more casual. I like the cheekiness of the CdG. But that would be enough. I don't get why more than that would be necessary. AWThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05229719831264582415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-86347123454873088322015-03-28T01:49:00.415-04:002015-03-28T01:49:00.415-04:00I love my St James unisex navy/white stripe the be...I love my St James unisex navy/white stripe the best. It seems to work for my shape. I have a ton of other brands...VINCE is a fave...but always searching for more. What about men's? What do you think of Armor Luxe?Mamavalveeta03https://www.blogger.com/profile/17079883155916629361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-41801156083875838872015-03-28T00:35:54.243-04:002015-03-28T00:35:54.243-04:00Petit Bateau is my fave brand. I've owned thre...Petit Bateau is my fave brand. I've owned three in the past decade. I like the slightly heavier weight. I have a lighterweight one from Muji that's great too. I don't like striped tops that are too tight. I feel like Bretons should have some roominess. shortstackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655415783337080964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-56141569583712218132015-03-27T18:39:34.559-04:002015-03-27T18:39:34.559-04:00I recently picked up a new one to replace the Proe...I recently picked up a new one to replace the Proenza Schoulder one I had parted with late last year. I tend to collect stripes but never really seem to find the right one? I need to stumble across a breton stripe dress!Jamie-Lee Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03498763389308171052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-27759043124537132972015-03-27T14:27:10.172-04:002015-03-27T14:27:10.172-04:00I have a unisex St. James mariniere that is just t...I have a unisex St. James mariniere that is just too stiff and boxy on me; I prefer a slightly lighter-weight fabric. The CdG striped shirt is also adorable as a tee. For something so simple, why is it so hard to find one that's just right?Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673908529290585492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-2865947574103820132015-03-27T13:12:32.173-04:002015-03-27T13:12:32.173-04:00I just purchased my first saint james and I really...I just purchased my first saint james and I really like it. I do think the fit is a bit off but I like the material and the color so much! Peace5https://www.blogger.com/profile/16000430545288149705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-39208175557540973632015-03-27T10:37:37.823-04:002015-03-27T10:37:37.823-04:00lucky you with the zara ones! i bought one during ...lucky you with the zara ones! i bought one during the sales a few seasons ago and they shrank in all the wrong places after 1 wash.<br /><br />love Vince!miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-75815757994318719642015-03-27T10:36:42.289-04:002015-03-27T10:36:42.289-04:00i know what you mean about the sleeves - i like to...i know what you mean about the sleeves - i like to cuff/roll mine up a bit :)miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-14614102905214212622015-03-27T10:34:57.332-04:002015-03-27T10:34:57.332-04:00i have a saint james i wear so much my mom said &q...i have a saint james i wear so much my mom said "i hope next time i see you you'll be wearing a different shirt". hahagrey-nychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08228126760970186795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-90550351397434349762015-03-27T09:06:59.647-04:002015-03-27T09:06:59.647-04:00Still love my CdG Play striped tee, it's a thi...Still love my CdG Play striped tee, it's a thicker cotton and holds up well in the wash. Debating purchasing another, actually. La Garconne always has such a nice selection of Breton tees, I always want one of each that they sell!koko // res pulchraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06025950174615219356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-39264557501911567702015-03-27T01:56:24.049-04:002015-03-27T01:56:24.049-04:00Stripes are staples in my closet too. I have two f...Stripes are staples in my closet too. I have two from Zara. One from NLST. And one from VInce. The last two were shockingly expensive. And i adore them. My rules for stripes<br />1. Should not be boxy. Rules out all the popular old stripe makers listed above.<br />2. Should not have droopy shoulders. Rules out everything out there this season.<br />3. Should not be high contrast that they can be seen from a mile away. The thick stripe ones do that. I look for subtle thin stripes. Again, thats the reason zara ones are the only ones i found so far.<br />4. I only wear them during the colder seasons. I prefer no pattern/plain simpler looking clothing during summers.<br /><br />My zara ones have held up for 2 years so far. Material is fine, stitching is coming undone. Vine and NLST makes high quality clothing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-14084773020174918152015-03-26T21:15:04.423-04:002015-03-26T21:15:04.423-04:00I really wanted to love the Saint James but it was...I really wanted to love the Saint James but it was completely unflattering in me. I think it's the sleeves. I look much better with slightly more fitted sleeves. My favorite striped shirts are made by Chance Co: http://www.chanceco.com/products/boatneck-sweden <br /><br />I have the white/blue and navy/red. I like the boat neck twist, they're extremely soft, and has held up really well despite many washes. <br /><br />Great post! I want to add another striped shirt now, hehe. Maybe a mid weight one.<br /><br /><br />Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05049326219415698724noreply@blogger.com