The Striped T-Shirt Alternative
For a bunch of years now the ubiquitous Breton striped T-shirt has ruled my spring wardrobe. Probably because it’s just so easy to wear. But the nautical stripe looks a tad tired right now (not to be confused with the fab, bold stripes at Dolce & Gabbana this spring). My solution? The tie-dye and python printed cotton tees by Proenza Schouler. They are super cozy too.
Python print top & Tie-dye print top
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ALAÏA
Belted leather biker jacket
Jil Sander
Gathered Knit Midi Dress
SAINT LAURENT
Cropped leather jacket
SOPHIE BUHAI
Triple Francois 18kt gold vermeil earrings
NILI LOTAN
Jimmy Leather Puffer Jacket
SAINT LAURENT
Le 57 quilted leather shoulder bag
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Belted wool blazer
SAINT LAURENT
Blade velvet slingback pumps
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Silvia silk-twill scarf
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Logo-embellished leather loafers
VALENTINO
Crocheted Cotton-Blend Midi Skirt
LOEWE
Braided leather bangle
JOSEPH
Delcie tie-detailed ramie midi dress
LOEWE
Gate knotted leather slippers
ZIMMERMANN
Postcard fringed crocheted straw bucket hat
CARTIER EYEWEAR
Santos de Cartier metal shield sunglasses
I especially like the python print, but I don’t seem to ever tire of nautical stripes.
I’m with you about those nautical stripes. I find a too busy top, too busy.
Love these tops. I am a little tired of the ubiquitous striped tops. Maybe because my closet is full of them.
How can any chic woman or man grow tired of a Breton tee? It is the epitome of chic!! The tops shown above are okay but they don’t compare to the classic Breton tee. There is a reason why those navy and cream stripes caught the eye of Coco Chanel–they always look modern, minimalist and sophisticated. Plus I love the utilitarian quality of the classic Breton–everyone can afford some version of it and I’ve yet to see someone look bad in a Breton! Take a look at pictures of Coco, Picasso, Audrey, Bardot, Jean Seberg, Cary Grant etc. in their Bretons–the ease and elegance is beyond and could never be achieved by wearing a python print tee or that other zigzag thing up there. Long live the Breton!!!
I’m just a wee tad tired of them…
Hopefully the Breton trend will go away and the style will go back to being a true classic.
I love your blog Preston!! Agree or disagree with the suggestions it really has helped clarify my style choices. Frankly, I had no idea how passionately I felt for the Breton until this very afternoon. Long live Keep it Chic!!
Sometimes a girl just needs a break! These are fab and I’m not even a “snake person”. I don’t think you are getting rid of the classics but just changing it up?