Breton stripes

  • How to wear a Breton top

    Sail into Style: Why You Should Try Wearing a Breton Top

    When it comes to fashion choices, one timeless classic stands out as a beacon of style – the Breton top. Originating from the coastal regions of France, this iconic sailor striped shirt has transcended its maritime roots to become a wardrobe staple for fashion enthusiasts worldwide for both men and women. If you haven’t tried wearing a Breton top yet, let me take you on a journey through the undeniable charm and versatility of this wardrobe essential. Effortless Elegance – Classic Stripes Never Go Out of Style The Breton shirt‘s hallmark feature is its navy and white horizontal stripes, a timeless design that effortlessly exudes elegance. Whether you’re heading to…

  • Breton striped Shirts

    The Breton Shirt

    An iconic garment that never goes out of fashion. From humble workwear for the French Navy to Haute Couture catwalks, the Breton shirt or “La Marinière“, is the classic French striped top that everyone should have in their wardrobe. The effortless choice for those “What to wear?” moments. Easy to wear with just a pair of jeans or with a blazer for the smarter city style. Of course, it is still at home on board whether on a cruise or on a yacht. This timeless garment is designed with everyone in mind and will last a lifetime. A bit of history Dating back to the March 1858 French Navy-Wear Act…

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    DAY 11 – Christmas offer: 10 % OFF our Saint James heavyweight Breton Shirts

    Coming to the end of our 12 days of Christmas offers and today you are off for a treat. A 10% discount on all Saint James Meridien heavyweight Breton shirts, valid today only, 3rd December 2016, until midnight UK time with code MERID10. Made in France in carded cotton, in 3 colour choices, cream/red, navy/cream and cream/navy, these traditional shirts are the really mccoy for any stripes enthusiast.  Saint James Heavyweight Breton Shirt, Cream/Red, £55.00  St James Meridien Heavyweight Breton Shirt, Navy Blue/Cream, £55 Saint James Meridien Heavyweight Breton Shirt, £55.00 Save

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    DAY 10 – Christmas offer: 10 % OFF our Women’s Anchor Striped Jumper

    DAY 10 of our 12 days of Christmas offers. Today it is all about our favourite ladies’ stripy jumper, made in France, in rich merino wool. A gorgeous quality nautical inspired knit, body contoured fit. We love the overall design with the anchor and the single red stripe. This is one of a kind, a truly beautiful Breton garment for Christmas. 10% OFF with code MEMR10, valid today only, 1st December 2016, until midnight UK time. For further details including measurements, please check our product link, Women’s Anchor Striped Jumper, £89. Save Save

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    DAY 8 – Christmas offer: 10 % OFF our Children Breton Tops

    Today we are celebrating our little sailors. These gorgeous medium cotton weight Breton tops are designed in France with stripes chest down in either royal blue or red. Very cute and suitable equally for boys and girls, from 2 to 16 years old. So before you treat your little one to this traditional French garment, make sure you use our code SAILOR10 to claim your 10% OFF valid today only, 29th November 2016, until midnight UK time. For further details, please check our product links below.   Children’s Sailor Top, White/Blue, £18.40 Children’s Sailor Top, White/Red, £18.40 Save Save Save Save Save Save

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    DAY 4 – Christmas offer: 10 % OFF our Women’s Nautical Striped Sweatshirt, White/Navy Blue

    For our DAY 4 of our Christmas offer specials, we opted for our Women’s Nautical Striped Sweatshirt, White/Navy Blue. This is such a lovely sweatshirt that screams nautical and seaside holidays. In pure cotton, with large white and white stripes and a hint of yellow on the placket trim. So easy to wear for that year round look with jeans or white trousers weather permitting …. Today only, 24th November 2016, enjoy your 10% OFF with code SWEAT10 valid until midnight UK time. For further details including measurements, please check our product link, women’s nautical striped sweatshirt, £50. Save

  • Day 2 Christmas Offer Breton striped jumper

    DAY 2 – Christmas offer: 10 % OFF our Men’s Breton Striped Wool Jumper

    It is DAY 2 of our Christmas promotion series and we are giving away a 10% off our classic Breton striped jumper for men. A top quality pure wool medium stitch sweater with the traditional shoulder opening, rib cuffs and hem, in navy blue with cream stripes from chest down. Made by our French marine label, Armor Lux based in Brittany. Beautifully crafted and a very warm garment that will keep for years to come, perfectly suited for the sailor of your life ! Sizing from medium to fit chest of 36-37″ to XXXL to fit chest of 47″. It retails at £110 but use our code DUMET10 today at…

  • Nautical relaxed look with Breton stripes

    When it comes to nautical fashion, the first colours coming to mind are white and navy. You cannot go wrong with these classics but why not add a splash of colour to lift up the tone of your outfit. For a relaxed look this week-end, team up our coral block striped top with our navy canvas jacket and white trousers. Our coral Breton Top is a lovely colour block added to your classic summer white and navy blue stripe top. Made in 100% soft jersey lightweight cotton, we like the nice nautical features like the three small navy blue buttons on the shoulder, the small navy blue anchor print on…

  • One Breton Top – Three Outfits

    Hello or Bonjour, Are you as happy to see the sunnier weather as we are ? The Nautical Company started nearly five years ago now and our customers adore our beautiful Breton tops. Stripes have always been in vogue, just look at Chanel ! So with one white and navy blue striped top we put together three different looks for you to easily create and enjoy.   Here comes the sun ! The first is for those hotter, relaxed days of summer, on holiday or at home. Team your striped top with a pair of versatile pink shorts, and for those who like the legs of shorts a little longer,…