Black & White Stripey Tops - irrational dislike

[moody]

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I have to admit this thread has been cathartic. Now when I see one, which is often, I get a little positive reinforcement buzz, endorphins I guess.... Always thinking of you urban x

do you have the good stuff?

;-)

 

[deeyo]

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I have to admit this thread has been cathartic. Now when I see one, which is often, I get a little positive reinforcement buzz, endorphins I guess.... Always thinking of you urban x

hope for you yet.

 

[ska invita]

really need to update my breton selection. did have a really nice cream one with navy stripes but got a stain.
decent ones seem to go for good money considering it's such a simple design.
any recommendations would be welcome.

In my opinion one can never have too many Breton tops. But how to add that extra je ne sais quoi? Hand-paint the stripes, that's how! Vaguely horizontal but with a nonchalant messy edge to them. Neat stripes are soooo last week.

This is a great way to upcycle a boring old top or to turn a homemade garment into something that screams Agnès B. I must credit Creative Accomplishments for providing the original inspiration for this make, which I've adapted somewhat. Here's how to create your own...

You will need:

• Plain white t-shirt
• Fabric or screen printing paint
• Paintbrush
• Old newspaper
• Optional: buttons in a matching or contrasting colour to the paint

How to Hand-Paint a Breton Top

In my opinion one can never have too many Breton tops. But how to add that extra je ne sais quoi ? Hand-paint the stripes, that's how! V...

www.tillyandthebuttons.com

 

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ska invita if you are interested pm me with where you would like me to send it and I'll go back and get it for you
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Pm me.


I have to admit this thread has been cathartic. Now when I see one, which is often, I get a little positive reinforcement buzz, endorphins I guess.... Always thinking of you urban x

Want me to go back and see if I can secure this for you?

 

[Sweet FA]

How to Hand-Paint a Breton Top

In my opinion one can never have too many Breton tops. But how to add that extra je ne sais quoi ? Hand-paint the stripes, that's how! V...

www.tillyandthebuttons.com

Tilly mate, got to break it to you: that looks absolute shite. Save the paint money and buy a stripey top eh.

 

[weltweit]

 

[deeyo]

brighton swimming club, 1863.
not sure if the guys in stripey trunks are the back stroke specialists, or if they're just smug. (edit: better picture.)

 

[Bus Honeygun]

I feel fantastic!

 

[WouldBe]

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brighton swimming club, 1863.
not sure if the guys in stripey trunks are the back stroke specialists, or if they're just smug. (edit: better picture.)

Top hats won't improve streamlining.

 

[deeyo]

Top hats won't improve streamlining.

back in the day, swimmers had to bring their own water.

 

[hash tag]

From HIGNFY, the amazing Hannah Fry. I doubt many would win an arguement with her!

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Solid stripes: the best Breton jumpers and how to style them

The fisherman’s favourite is the most useful (and fashionable) jumper right now. Here’s how to earn your stripes…

www.theguardian.com

 

[deeyo]

 

[hash tag]

Less irrational as less stripes?

 

[hitmouse]

 

[hash tag]

Rock chic

 

[RainbowTown]

 

[ska invita]

Went past the queue to the Eurostar today, saw a (English of course)couple wearing matching Breton tops .
Kind of sweet

 

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Went past the queue to the Eurostar today, saw a (English of course)couple wearing matching Breton tops .
Kind of sweet

Aaaah, bless

 

[8ball]

Went past the queue to the Eurostar today, saw a (English of course)couple wearing matching Breton tops .
Kind of sweet

Russian spies, probably.

 

[killer b]

The breton top and French workers jacket combo seems to be much more the preserve of the slightly hip middle aged British man than the French these days, have to say. I was at a concert in Manchester in the spring and it felt like at least half the men there were wearing some version of it. Whereas in Paris in the summer, the look was nowhere to be seen.

 

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It has to be good, the Guardian has recommended it, just £22.70 as well A shopping guide to the best … dressy tops

 

[ska invita]

It has to be good, the Guardian has recommended it, just £22.70 as well A shopping guide to the best … dressy tops

For the jockey in your life.

 

[oryx]

It has to be good, the Guardian has recommended it, just £22.70 as well A shopping guide to the best … dressy tops

It's hideous. Looks like a West Brom shirt with a frilly neck.

ETA - it really annoys me how the Guardian promotes stuff to 'thrift' - as if you'd be able to replicate said bargain. Buying secondhand is good but this is just virtue-signalling.

 

[WouldBe]

For the nufc jockey in your life.

 

[killer b]

It's hideous. Looks like a West Brom shirt with a frilly neck.

ETA - it really annoys me how the Guardian promotes stuff to 'thrift' - as if you'd be able to replicate said bargain. Buying secondhand is good but this is just virtue-signalling.

I guess they're drawing your attention to the second hand clothes websites they are/were for sale on (one of the items appears to still be available anyway if you're quick)

 

[ska invita]

Strike a pose

 

[iona]

Went past the queue to the Eurostar today, saw a (English of course)couple wearing matching Breton tops .
Kind of sweet

Thought of this thread when I walked past a cafe the other day and saw what looked like three generations of a family sat inside, all wearing matching breton tops. The adults were both wearing matching berets too.

 

[ska invita]

Thought of this thread when I walked past a cafe the other day and saw what looked like three generations of a family sat inside, all wearing matching breton tops. The adults were both wearing matching berets too.

thoughts and prayers

 

[farmerbarleymow]

I think of ska invita every time I see someone wearing a lovely stripey top. Forever associated with this design.