WHY I LOVE BRETON

. WHY I LOVE BRETON – THE CLASSIC STRIPE THAT JUST KEEPS GIVING.

A couple of years ago I rediscovered the breton stripe, partly driven by a trip to Northern France where the breton is of course a classic trend and tourist obsession, but equally by a little UK resurgence too (did you notice it start popping up on the high street too?). The breton top was something I probably hadn’t worn since I was in a baby grow, but now is an item that infiltrates my outfits on a weekly basis.

I can only put this newly re-found love down to two things … firstly, the classic breton top in particular is just such a comfy item of clothing it’s a no brainer when you’re looking for comfort and cosiness, it offers a really easy trick to ‘down play’ a look for a more ‘everyday’ styling (aka: Todays outfit). Secondly, and probably the more pertinent pro, is that the breton stripe is a classic, a trend that doesn’t age and actually as a result goes with most things, making it an easy styling win & a ‘safe’ wardrobe essential!

“Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.” Coco Chanel

. BRETON TOP (SIMILAR) . ZARA DENIM SKIRT (SIMILAR) . ASOS CATARZI FEDORA . ASPINAL BUCKLE BAG . MISSGUIDED SUEDE SANDALS .

Teaming one of my many breton tops with my favourite new season purchases is one of my most styled looks, and this season i’ve been teaming my breton with my favourite skirts, the suede skirt & of course my denim A line skirt too. This weekend I popped on this french breton number with my Zara button down skirt and my usual accessories. The breton dresses the mini skirt down perfectly, making it appropriate for that more everyday weekend wear.

Are you a breton top love like moi or do you reserve the trend for babies only?