Did you know that the Breton stripe made popular by Coco Chanel first came from menswear? Originally it was the uniform of the fisherman of Brittany, the iconic striped design was adopted by the French navy and became synonymous with maritime pursuits long before it was a fashion favourite. Maybe it’s time you rock those stripes again this summer. Here are my favourites – the shoulder button details win me over.
Here’s a tip – remember all those short shorts I recommend (shorts that show 3 or for more inches above the knee), they look best with a long sleeve top. It’s all about balance. It’s a trick stolen from the ladies on how to keep it classy, if a woman wants to wear a very short dress then she doesn’t also go for one that shows off her decolletage.
