Last fall I posted an item about the eternal grooviness of the Breton tee (Nov.3 /Ready to Wear). The Breton 'look' transcends trends and that's why designers return to the idea just about every season. File the Breton under One Hundred Percent Perfect as it is an ideal Buy Now Wear Now piece. Keep the look sophisticated rather than preppy (aging for over 30's) or 'Ahoy Sailor' by choosing a current riff on offer from resort and early spring collections. It could be as simple as the addition of buttons at the cuff, a design overlayed on the stripes, an interesting sash effect at the hem, or some ornamention on the lapel of a cardigan that adds that punch of new. Wear one now under a blazer with dark jeans or black pants and boots for graphic good looks and later with white jeans or a pair of the silky trousers that were on many spring runways.
Of course, there is no replacing the appeal of the original corded cotton Meridien by Saint James (#6) but here's a note about fit: it's boxy and ideal for girls who love loose volume on the top paired with something slim on the bottom. For waist definition, try hitching just the center front into your waistband (to create a focal point) with a belt and leave the back untucked. 

1. A tres femme take on the Breton - Sonia by Sonia Rykiel $255 netaporter.com. 2. Great buy with a ballet neck. Aerie by American Eagle $19.50 ae.com. 3. DKNY sweater avail. in March on dkny.com 4. Club Monaco black and white Jessica sweater $79. For store info. or personal shopping clubmonaco.com.
5. Wool blend and embellished cardy $170 on netaporter.com 6. The original Saint James Meridien $85 and available on saintjames-usa.com.
Comments
coca bee says... I absolutely love the Breton. I bought the J Crew sweater you included in your Fall post. It's time for a real St. james I think.
Love this blog.
Mac says... I have a few St. James shirts. A lovely alternative to sweatshirts on days when I feel like going casual and loose with jeans but don't feel like being a slob.
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