H&M boat neck, 3/4 sleeve
Striped shirts (or Breton shirts) are always in and they are my latest obsession! The nautical striped shirt has been worn by fishermen for centuries but exploded into mainstream America during the 50's and 60's. Of course you serious fashionistas know that
Coco Chanel was a huge fan of the striped shirt and paired it with men's trousers for years..............oh and pearls of course! SOOO Everyone needs to own one because they will never go out of style and can be paired with just about anything. Look for sturdy cotton with a little stretch to hold it's shape over time. I prefer boat neck or scoop. 3/4 sleeves look great when paired with a longer T-shirt under it.........not a fan of a turtle neck layer on this look....too uptight! Keep in mind that you are dealing with horizontal stripes so to avoid looking large, go for a more slim or tailored fit. If you are having problems finding one that's more slim then take it in to your tailors and have them pinch the waist about a half inch on each side. Very inexpensive. Here are some pictures for style inspiration...........happy shopping.
Bridget Bardot, 1964. Image from quicksaidthebird.files.wordpress.com/2010/05
Image from: Tradecity.com
bdbphotos - Eva Mendes
Sunrainey.com Penelope Cruz
H&M boat neck, 3/4 sleeve
Bridget Bardot, 1964. Image from quicksaidthebird.files.wordpress.com/2010/05
Image from: Tradecity.com
bdbphotos - Eva Mendes
Sunrainey.com Penelope Cruz
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