Just opt for a thinner stripe or, if you love a thick stripe, be strategic in where those thick stripes lay. (If you love horizontal stripes, then no problem. It visually lengthens the body and draws the eye up and down instead of side to side. However, vertical striped tops are a great option for a plus-size gal. If you are a wider-set woman, then sure, big ol’ horizontal stripes may not be your best bet. We don’t think that always has to be the case.

Plus-size women are often told to avoid stripes at all costs if they want to look slimmer.

Not sure where to start? We’ve rounded 18 of the best Breton tops to buy now and wear forever.First things first, let’s take a look at some go-tips and styling advice for how to wear a striped shirt for ladies:

The secret is in the styling: cigarette pants and loafers for Parisian cool, flats and boyfriend jeans for wholesome seaside vibes, a black blazer and red lips for sharper looks. This easy piece strikes the perfect balance between pulled-together and laid-back. The good news is, buy a Breton and you’re half-way there. But while the unisex staple has never lost its nautical connotations, it’s most desired for the French elegance it exudes – that nonchalance, the elusive je ne sais quoi everyone’s so desperately seeking. Some of the most stylish moments in history featured these famous stripes cast your mind back to Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face or the many photos of Brigitte Bardot on the beach (lounging in a deckchair, on a yacht, atop a Ferrari.the list goes on).įirst worn back in 1858 by the navy in Northern France, these sea-blue stripes are named after the region they were first created in: Brittany.

It has an everlasting appeal that we doubt it will ever shake. Nothing says low-key chic quite like a Breton top.

Black and red striped shirt button up