Empora Style Spy

Keira Knightley, Anna Friel, Rachel Bilson

Breton stripes are definitely one thing to sit high on the not-going-anywhere fashion pile.  A classic Breton stripe can give your outfit a chic, Parisienne twist and has the versatility to look dressed up and dressed down, to suit young and old and to look equally as good on both sexes.

One of the easiest ways to wear a Breton stripe, is in the form of a basic loose-fit top.  Wear it with jeans and boots for the easiest and most effortlessly stylish outfit you could ever come up with.  Add a blazer (and roll up the sleeves, a la Rachel Bilson) for French perfection.

Alternatively, a tunic over tights and ballerina flats is the epitome of cute sophistication – look towards Anna Friel for inspiration.  And, come summer, a cropped tee and denim cut-offs have that playful Brigitte Bardot feel about them – just add plenty of sultry eye makeup and some pretty sandals for instant beachside elegance.

John Lewis long-sleeve Breton t-shirt, £15
Crumpet mini cashmere sweater dress, £250 from Net-a-Porter
Jigsaw retro jersey stripe top, £34

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