Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [9 Of The Best Breton Tees](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/1039) [Style](/index%2Ephp/style) / 16 March 2020 # 9 Of The Best Breton Tees A breton tee hits the sweet spot between stylish and louche. It makes more of a splash than white or grey alternatives, but is similarly comfortable and versatile. Fit is key: oversized can look childish; too fitted and it verges on feminine. Here are the styles catching our eye – and three ways to achieve them. ## Look 1 Switch up a suit by swapping your usual shirt and tie for a breton tee. Too trendy? Wear it under a blazer and team with chinos. ![](https://media.slman.com/GnFIdSxTqbvHDZUTgqjooL4W96s=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F03%2Fbreton-look-1.jpg) [Pleated Cotton Linen Trousers, £59.99 | Mango](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36057&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.mango.com%2Fgb%2Fmen%2Ftrousers-chinos%2Fpleated-cotton-linen-trousers_67006706.html) [Striped Cotton-Jersey T-Shirt, | Sunspel](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fsunspel%2Fclothing%2Fstriped-t-shirts%2Fstriped-cotton-jersey-t-shirt%2F14097096494115742) [Round-Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses, £315 | Culter And Gross](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fcutler-and-gross%2Faccessories%2Fround-frame%2Fround-frame-tortoiseshell-acetate-sunglasses%2F336416600224798) [World Slim Fit Blazer, £275 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=%5B%5Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.reiss.com%252Fp%252Fcotton-blend-slim-fit-blazer-mens-world-in-navy-blue%252F%5D%5D) [Larch Suede Tassel Loafer, £175 | Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=%5B%5Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.reiss.com%252Fp%252Fsuede-tassel-loafers-mens-larch-in-stone-brown%252F%5D%5D) ## Look 2 Opt for plain, light-coloured trousers and let your top half do the talking. A denim overshirt will keep the look contemporary. ![](https://media.slman.com/srjeb7Nhx7doIRPHUBLqW_76tHI=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F03%2Fbreton-look-2_0.jpg) [Dark Wash Denim Jacket, £59.99 | Mango](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36057&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.mango.com%2Fgb%2Fmen%2Fjackets-field-jackets%2Fdark-wash-denim-jacket_67006708.html) [Striped Cotton-Jersey T-Shirt​, £65 | Mr P. ](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fmr-p%2Fclothing%2Fstriped-t-shirts%2Fstriped-cotton-jersey-t-shirt%2F1473020371378564) [Bobbin Recycled Jeans, £55 | Weekday](https://www.weekday.com/en_gbp/men/jeans/product.bobbin-recycled-jeans-brown.0810427002.html) [De La Vie Navy O'hare Organic Tote Bag,£215 | Want Les Essentiels](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=41662&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.libertylondon.com%2Fuk%2Fwant-les-essentiels-de-la-vie-navy-o%2527hare-organic-tote-bag-416002.html) [Air Tailwind 79 Leather-Trimmed Suede and Shell Sneakers​, £80 | Nike](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fnike%2Fshoes%2Flow-top-sneakers%2Fair-tailwind-79-shell-suede-and-leather-sneakers%2F14097096494498100) ## Look 3 Nod to the 50s and team your striped tee with a James Dean-style bomber jacket for a cool and casual look. When the weather gets warmer, ditch the jacket and throw over an unbuttoned shirt. ![](https://media.slman.com/89adgB9vg1TemZVcaUhjNmf5BtI=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F03%2Fbreton-tops-3.jpg) [Copper Pin Tuck Jersey Wool Joggers, £125 | Reiss Orson Stripe Tee](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=%5B%5Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.reiss.com%252Fp%252Fseam-detail-joggers-mens-copper-in-grey%252F%5D%5D)[, £95 | A.P.C.](https://www.endclothing.com/gb/a-p-c-orson-stripe-tee-coecu-h26855-iak.html) [Cotton-Blend Twill Bomber Jacket, £350 | PS Paul Smith](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fps-paul-smith%2Fclothing%2Fbomber-jackets%2Fcotton-blend-twill-bomber-jacket%2F11813139151023751) [Oxford Shirt Regular Fit, £17.99 | H&M](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43250&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_gb%2Fproductpage.0795836002.html) [Saviour Leather White, £225 | Unseen Footwear](https://www.unseenfootwear.com/products/unseen-footwear-saviour-leather-white) ## Shop our edit... ![Orson Stripe Tee from A.P.C.](https://media.slman.com/dRxfH6NohTSvFxa8jIAnLa7cbNg=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F03%2Fend-clothing-apc-orson-stripe-tee-r.jpg) [#### Orson Stripe Tee](https://www.endclothing.com/gb/a-p-c-orson-stripe-tee-coecu-h26855-iak.html) ##### A.P.C. £95 ![Striped Tee from Aspesi](https://media.slman.com/AGrmPIodctHHtNvmqDZLMLHrwkE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F03%2Fmr-porter-aspei-striped-tee-r.jpg) [#### Striped Tee](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Faspesi%2Fclothing%2Fstriped-t-shirts%2Fstriped-cotton-jersey-t-shirt%2F11813139151644044) ##### Aspesi £190 ![Striped Cotton T-Shirt from Oliver Spencer](https://media.slman.com/Sdxb3RoZ2fp-izRc3CQcrGITprw=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F03%2Fmr-porter-oliver-spencer-stripped-cotton-t-shirt-jersey-r.jpg) [#### Striped Cotton T-Shirt](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Foliver-spencer%2Fclothing%2Fstriped-t-shirts%2Fstriped-cotton-jersey-t-shirt%2F11813139151679591) ##### Oliver Spencer £70 ![Pontus Stripe Tee from Arpenteur](https://media.slman.com/cBfP2AdOfTcOsdfnSuDB-oJZBr4=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F03%2Fend-clothing-arpenteur-pontus-stripe-tee-r.jpg) [#### Pontus Stripe Tee](https://www.endclothing.com/gb/arpenteur-pontus-stripe-tee-arp-pontustee-ny.html) ##### Arpenteur £95 ![Classic Stripe Tee from Folk](https://media.slman.com/5tOPryHD3tZxrU3AuJ9_W-0Gfok=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F03%2Fend-clothing-folk-classic-stripe-tee-r.jpg) [#### Classic Stripe Tee](https://www.endclothing.com/gb/folk-classic-stripe-tee-ci24j-ecny.html) ##### Folk £59 ![Short Sleeve T-Shirt from Selected Homme](https://media.slman.com/f3qSUpOCINXVZHyM6TFRqXleQSw=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F03%2Fjl-selected-homme-short-sleeve-t-shirt-maritime-blue-rjpg.jpg) [#### Short Sleeve T-Shirt](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=%5B%5Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.johnlewis.com%252Fselected-homme-short-sleeve-t-shirt-maritime-blue%252Fp4863655%5D%5D) ##### Selected Homme £22 DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the correct original source of every image we use. 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