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Fashion Advice · February 23, 2022

My Favorite Breton Shirt is Under $25

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Today's post is an extension of what I shared on Instagram Stories this past Sunday. Sunday I wore this outfit to my mom's house, which included my favorite Breton top. The wine was a gift from a friend whose husband is a distributor and I was headed to visit family. The jeans are Chico's, the boots La Canadienne, the jacket is several years old from Talbots (originally seen in this post).

Anyone who has read Wardrobe Oxygen for a period of time or has followed me on Instagram knows that I love a Breton striped top. I regularly recommend them in my capsule wardrobes as they are easily found at most every price and size and mix and match so beautifully. I often have posts discussing my favorite Breton shirt of the moment and I enjoy wearing Breton tops because they elevate wardrobe basics. Jeans and t-shirt: ho-hum. Jeans and Breton: classic yet fun!

Because I wear Breton tops so often, I end up purchasing them often. I try to baby them, washing them on the gentle cycle and line drying them but I am not the only person who does laundry in the house. My other family members occasionally mistake my darling Bretons for a run-of-the-mill t-shirt and it ends up going through the wash and dryer with a load of other knits.

If you want to know if your dryer will truly affect the condition of your clothes, ask my Breton collection which over this fall and winter has come to look quite worse for wear… except for one. And it's the most unexpected shirt in the collection to survive a distracted teen's or a doing his best spouse's laundry day.

This is My Favorite Breton Shirt… and it's Less Than $25

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Wearing this Breton top with the Universal Standard Seine jeans in Distressed Blue, size 10

After a Wardrobe Oxygen reader recommended this Breton striped shirt on Amazon, I ordered one “for science.” I actually ordered two, a Large and an XL to compare them and see which fit my busty size 14 body the best. I expected to return both, thinking they would be weird typical Amazon fast fashion. Shiny or see-through or sleeves too tight or… something.

I tried the XL first, and didn't even remove the Large from the plastic casing because the XL was perfect. Like really perfect. The white was bright, the black stripes were the perfect width and distance from each other. The neckline wasn't too high nor was it so wide my bra strap peeked out. It was long enough to tuck in and blouse out, and while the sleeves were a bit long on me, that is pretty expected being 5'3″.

screenshot of a white long sleeved shirt with black stripes as sold on Amazon.
A screenshot of the shirt on Amazon, showing how I bought it in March 2021, almost a year old and through the dryer (though it says do not tumble dry) likely a dozen times.

This Breton's shirt's quality and style rivaled my Boden Long Sleeve Breton. In fact, in my drawer I often would mistake the two if the light wasn't bright enough to distinguish Boden's navy stripes from this one's black stripes. But what really made this shirt shine was this past fall and winter of family doing laundry and using the dryer. A lot.

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Sleeves of three Bretons – the top one is my white with navy GALATHEE from Saint James, middle is my MINQUIERS PRIDE from Saint James, bottom is the one from Amazon. All laundered the same way, about the same number of times through the dryer.

And this $22.99 Breton from Amazon? It held up far better than any of my other t-shirt weight Breton tops. It has been in the washer and dryer, it even went through with a load of denim and without any fancy laundry boosters, the white is still white, the navy stripes still crisp, the finish of the knit still smooth enough to wear out for brunch with a blazer.

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The shirt untucked to show the length.

In contrast, last month when cleaning out my closet, I ended up taking my beloved white with navy Saint James Breton and putting it in the donate pile. I was grateful when my daughter snagged it for her closet. It was laundered far less than this Amazon one because two trips in the dryer pretty much ended its everyday life. The third trip was the death of it, shrinking it and leaving it so grungy it was only good for wearing at home but too snug for casual comfort.

I regularly say to shop for quality not quantity, but also know that a higher price doesn't equal better quality. And this striped top from Amazon, which comes in dozens of different colors in sizes XS-XXL, is surprisingly great quality for a low price. Thank you to the reader who originally recommended it, and dozens of you who have reached out saying you too love it after my quick mentions on Instagram Stories and in recap posts on Wardrobe Oxygen. This top is so good, it deserved its own post!

Other Breton Tops Currently In my Wardrobe:

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The Boden one was in the laundry, so I replaced it with my discarded Saint James that my daughter took. It shows how the shirts have worn and how the J. Crew one is a much heavier weight than the other Breton tops.

Do know this isn't the only Breton striped top currently in my wardrobe. I am on the hunt for some variety, but I also have:

  • This one from J. Crew but it's navy with white stripes, not white with navy. This is a heavyweight Breton, not like a t-shirt. This must be 3-4 years old but I go through stages where I love it, and then I don't, and lately I've been wearing it again.
  • This one from Saint James. I think because it was bought a size too large and has always been a casual pullover, it doesn't look as grungy after going through the dryer a few times. In fact, I am wearing it as I write this!
  • This one from Boden. I have it with the navy stripes, but honestly once it kicks the bucket I'll replace it with a navy one from Amazon.
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  1. Jessica says

    February 24, 2023 at 10:36 pm

    In case anyone is checking this out in 2023, it looks like the fabric content is 95% polyester and 5% spandex. I guess I have to splurge on Boden.

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    • Zeena Cook says

      April 23, 2023 at 8:09 pm

      I just bought it and it says 95% cotton on the description.

      Reply
  2. Julie Patton says

    February 25, 2022 at 9:57 am

    Thank you for this post! I too love and live in Breton shirts, and my favorites are from Merona which tells how old they are, given Target stopped that brand a while ago. I am always looking for similar tops at reasonable prices, so I will try these Amazon ones with your recommendation.

    Reply
  3. Maria says

    February 25, 2022 at 5:22 am

    Breton Shirts taked me! <333 You are so cute.

    Reply
  4. Allison says

    February 24, 2022 at 11:07 am

    I have the Amazon shirt in black with white stripes and have been very happy with it! I bought mine in February 2021 and while it doesn’t get much wear in my Texas summer wardrobe, it’s still in great condition. It’s the perfect length to tuck, partially tuck, or leave out. The same size has worked through a 30 lb weight fluctuation (thanks spandex). I’m also impressed with the construction. The stripes match at the seams and the sleeves are well attached. Count me as another recommendation! In fact, I might get one of the red and white versions after this post reminds me how much I like this top.

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  5. Karin says

    February 23, 2022 at 6:04 pm

    This makes me glad I didn’t spring for the $100 rainbow striped St. James Breton (although I was sorely tempted)! Would you say the Amazon one has a boatneck? I consider this essential for a Breton – one of the pics of you wearing it looks boatneck and one looks just crew-neck. Thanks!

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  6. Anamarie says

    February 23, 2022 at 5:27 pm

    Your post reminded me I had this shirt in black, so I decided to wear it today. I also have an XL, but it fits me a bit looser in the bust and torso as I just don’t like clingy shirts around my midsection. After I put it on, I remembered why it was languishing in the back of my closet – I don’t like the fabric content of 95% cotton, 5% spandex. It seems like it has a lot more spandex/synthetic content than the label indicates. It’s very stretchy (but bounces right back) and it makes me too hot just standing at my home workstation with the temperature at 68 degrees. I have purchased a couple of other items from amazon that were described as “cotton” that seem more like synthetics to me.

    The universe doesn’t like the shirt on me either – I promptly dribbled hot sauce on it and it went in the wash.

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  7. Linda M says

    February 23, 2022 at 4:43 pm

    I need a xxl. But It looks like it only goes to xl through your link?

    Reply
  8. Alison says

    February 23, 2022 at 2:27 pm

    Man, I wish it went up one more size — I usually need to size up one smidge from you! Boden’s are still my go to, because of their size range, and they last 2 years in the washer and dryer, usually.

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    • Alison Gary says

      February 23, 2022 at 2:31 pm

      I’m wearing the XL, maybe the XXL would work for you? And agree of them all besides this one Boden is the longest lasting!

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      • Mary says

        February 23, 2022 at 4:41 pm

        It only goes up to XL. No XXL at all.

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      • Halle says

        February 23, 2022 at 5:26 pm

        I don’t see an XXL on this shirt! I wish there was one, I’d love to have it.

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        • Dor says

          February 24, 2022 at 10:01 am

          It does show an XXL if you look at the drop-down of sizes (not at the size chart, where it doesn’t show).

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  9. Michelle says

    February 23, 2022 at 2:21 pm

    Count me in as another order! I think I’ll try the navy w/ white stripes w/ 3/4 sleeves first. I’ve got the J Crew version from years ago & agree that it’s very heavy & I end up not wearing much these days. Stripes are just the best!

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    • Alison Gary says

      February 23, 2022 at 2:32 pm

      I don’t think I wore it for over a year straight and lately I’ve been wearing it… but I wonder if it’s because my other Bretons are beat up or because I’m vibing with it!

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  10. eileen says

    February 23, 2022 at 2:03 pm

    Thanks for the post I ordered before I finished reading the post. Hopeful. Ordered 3 from J Crew last year (on sale) and was not impressed with the less than standard quality. Hopefully these will be better than average and I will keep both sizes. 🙂

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    • Alison Gary says

      February 23, 2022 at 2:32 pm

      The J. Crew ones are such a disappointment because they are perfect out of the bag but just with a few wears/washes they begin to degrade.

      Reply
  11. Stephanie says

    February 23, 2022 at 12:48 pm

    Not super glamorous, but I can attest to the awesomeness of this shirt. I bought the 3/4 sleeve solid grey to wear under my scrub tops and it is seriously one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. As you can imagine, these shirts get washed and dried a lot, and still look great.

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    • Alison Gary says

      February 23, 2022 at 2:33 pm

      That’s a true testament to the quality and durability!

      Reply
  12. Isabelle says

    February 23, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    Too bad it’s sold for over $80 on Amazon in Canada!

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      February 23, 2022 at 2:33 pm

      UGGGGHHHHHH why Canada, why?!?!?!?

      Reply
    • Mary says

      February 23, 2022 at 4:43 pm

      Check out Simons, they have these in their Contemporali (sp) section for $39 and a Canadian retailer.

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      • Isabelle says

        February 23, 2022 at 6:05 pm

        They’re exactly the same with the Contemporaine tag instead?

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        • Mary Gainor says

          February 23, 2022 at 6:38 pm

          Umm, not saying that. But they look very similar.
          I have had lots of luck with Simons. They have great delivery and returns if it’s not as expected.

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          • Isabelle says

            February 23, 2022 at 8:09 pm

            Thanks! I know Simons very well, I’m originally from Quebec City where Simons is an institution, even my grandmother used to shop there! I checked and although this shirt looks nice, I was looking for a navy on cream stripes, which they don’t have. Plus I realized recently that striped shirts are not the best for Zoom calls, the stripes turn into some type of psychedelic pattern on screen, I will keep my striped shirts and scarves for when I return to the office I think!

  13. Rebecca says

    February 23, 2022 at 12:23 pm

    I’ll have to give this shirt a try. My current favorite is from LL Bean but it’s 3/4 sleeve, so it’s sitting in my closet right now and waiting for warmer weather. I wonder if the Saint James bretons just aren’t made for the washer and dryer, as Europeans don’t seem to wash their clothing nearly as often as Americans do. But at their price, you’d think they’d hold up for a good long time. At the price of these Amazon tops, if I have to replace it in a year but I loved it while I owned it, it’d be worth it.

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    • Alison Gary says

      February 23, 2022 at 2:34 pm

      They really aren’t made for the dryer, but gosh the breakdown is so fast I really did expect more.

      Reply
    • Lee Rosenthall says

      March 1, 2022 at 7:36 pm

      L.L. Bean seems to have (temporarily, I hope) stopped carrying those 3/4-sleeve French sailor shirts. I have owned many over the years. I ended up buying a striped pima one that received high ratings. Seems nice enough and has long sleeves, but the boatneck on it is slightly strange IMHO. Still, it’s a pretty good value for 100% cotton. I haven’t bitten yet on a St. James or Breton Company “mariniere,” but one of these days . . . I’ve also taken to washing everything in cold water and air drying on a rack and then tossing in the dryer on low for a few minutes just to soften it back up. The Laundress has a lot of great products, both for washing and touching up. Highly recommend.

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  14. Susan says

    February 23, 2022 at 10:09 am

    Thank you for sharing this! I am always on the hunt for the perfect French striped t-shirt and have experienced the shrinking, shredding, dulling of expensive shirts just like you described. I’m also not a small girl, so it’s helpful to find new resources. I just popped on to Amazon and ordered. Can’t wait.

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    • Alison Gary says

      February 23, 2022 at 2:34 pm

      I hope you like it as much as I do!

      Reply
  15. Ellen says

    February 23, 2022 at 9:42 am

    My eyes popped when I saw all those colors! I try to go with other retailers before shopping Amazon, but I haven’t seen any of those options elsewhere.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      February 23, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      Same. I didn’t want to like it because it’s Amazon but I really haven’t found similar elsewhere. Boden has a nice selection but not this extensive.

      Reply
  16. Bette says

    February 23, 2022 at 9:42 am

    My all-time favorite Breton is a heavyweight cotton one from LL Bean. The fabric is 100% Peruvian cotton and has a texture and heft. Not made any longer, of course. I do have multiples and keep a search set on ebay for more. Obsessed!

    Reply
    • Linda D. says

      February 23, 2022 at 11:14 am

      I love the weight and cut of the LL Bean shirt, but I am long waisted and it is too short. Alas ….

      Reply
      • Alison Gary says

        February 23, 2022 at 2:34 pm

        You’re not the only one sad about the length of the LL Bean Breton. I wish it came in Talls

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    • Alison Gary says

      February 23, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      The J. Crew one I have is kind of similar as I did have one of the LL Bean ones back in the day. Different cut though, a bit boxier/shorter.

      Reply
  17. Monica says

    February 23, 2022 at 8:39 am

    Putting this one on my list to try! Interesting Boden comparison and it made me think of something – I have a 6yo and there are a number of dresses on Amazon that are Boden dupes. Similar or almost identical prints and styles, but significantly cheaper. I haven’t bought one yet because I love Boden and the Amazon ones feel a bit like plagiarism. But maybe not? Is it possible that they’re made in the same place and rebranded (ala brand-name Cheerios vs. store-brand Toasty Oats)? I welcome any insight on this! (Amazon examples under the ‘Vikita’ or ‘Hileelang’ brand)

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    • Katie says

      February 23, 2022 at 9:11 am

      It’s probably plagiarism. You can’t patent or copyright clothing designs, so there is free range to copy them and sell cheaper versions. Shein is notorious for this; it wouldn’t surprise me if retailers on Amazon are similar.

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      • Alison Gary says

        February 23, 2022 at 2:37 pm

        Agree. I think of the “Amazon Nightgown” dress I got that ended up being plagarized from an Australian brand down to the exact print and location of seams. https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/amazon-nightgown-large-bust/

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Sep 11

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Happy gotcha day, Oscar! Four years ago he came into our life and we are so happy to have in our family!

Oscar was a rescue and came with some… quirks. Over the years we have come to understand him and he has come to trust us. He’s a diva, a snuggler, he could play catch for hours, and he’s my husband’s shadow. 

We’ve never had a small breed dog before and it’s a whole different experience. But we adore Oscar and couldn’t imagine our life without him! Thank you for coming into our life Oskie McGoskie! 🐾❤️

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Sep 8

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I can see clearly now…

Actually I can’t, but things after my retina surgery are much improved! My next appointment is in a month and I’m cleared to get back into the world (with some restrictions to protect my eye).

With a sclera buckle, it changes your eye shape and now I am nearsighted again (I had lasik a few years ago). Once the eye is stabilized I can get glasses or contacts but until then I’m 20/20 in one eye and right now 20/60 in the other. But the eye is healing beautifully and I feel positive!

And I could see clearly enough to fall for this poppy-colored cotton jumpsuit from @pistoladenim. It comes in a few colors but this one is my favorite. I went with XL (im@a 14, sometimes 16) and likely could have sized down but I enjoy the relaxed fit and the drawstring waistband to create shape. And hello zipper closure making it super easy to get on and off!

My husband took this photo right after my eye appointment, I think it reflects my positive attitude and feeling of hope! 🧡

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Sep 5

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I’ll be a bit quiet on here and other channels because I had eye (retinal) surgery this past weekend. I was having what I thought were ocular migraines but come to find out I was experiencing lattice degeneration, which is thinning/holes in the retina. I had surgery Saturday for my right eye and later on they’ll work on the left eye, which isn’t as bad and can be remedied by laser, in office.

I share not because I’m Mrs. Frizzle meets Iris Apfel as I recuperate at home, but because this whole thing has been a lesson on trusting my gut. And I want to remind you to do the same.

As we get older our bodies can feel like strangers. Things are constantly changing and it’s easy to just assume your annual physical will catch anything wrong. But if you slow down and listen to your body you’ll know when things are just a sign of aging and life and what seems unusual. That nagging issue may be something more serious.

And if you’re seeing flashing lights, floaters, spiderwebs or other odd eye things get checked out ASAP. It may be nothing but take it from me, it may actually be something. ❤️

Okay, going back to my big sunglasses caftan recuperation life!

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Aug 30

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Ladies who lunch…

While in Savannah, I made sure to get lunch reservations for me and E at @theoldepinkhouse she loves the color pink, historic homes, and ghost stories so it was a perfect choice! 

Built in 1789 on Reynolds Square, there are stories of guests seeing ghosts, cutlery and wine bottles moving along with an elegant and truly delicious dining. 

While we didn’t see any apparitions, we did have a lovely lunch with impeccable service and after toured all floors of the home. I highly recommend a visit if you’re visiting Savannah!

My dress is from @cosstores (no longer available); hat is @furtalk and bag is @talbotsofficial (no longer available).

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Aug 29

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Scenes from a week in Savannah… 

The three of us (and our dog Oscar!) had a warm and humid but wonderful time exploring Savannah, Georgia earlier this month. Our daughter visited this gorgeous city last summer with her @girlscouts troop but wanted to return to experience more. We let her choose our adventures and play your guide and it was awesome. We cannot wait to visit again, though next time it won’t be August 🥵

For more of our trip check the “Savannah” highlight on my profile page!

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Aug 28

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Stripes are always right…

Y’all know I love stripes and when @universalstandard came out with their Breton-stripe dresses and tops I HAD to try them! As expected, the quality is stellar, the fit boosts my confidence, and I appreciate the range of colors (5 different stripes to choose from) and sizes (00-50). For reference, I’m wearing XS but preferred S for the top and I usually wear a 14 or XL in other brands.

The tote is @able and it’s a soft yet durable leather that just looks better with time. This color (cognac) is one that transitions nicely from summer to fall. 

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