Practical, well-made, long-lasting and outdoorsy, this Breton tee can be dressed up as a stylish yachting statement, dressed down for a casual, everyday look, or in sportswear attire with jeans or shorts. Evocative of French style, simply combine this GARDE-COTE III striped top with a blazer for a classic, casual-chic look. Made in Saint-James, Normandy, France.
UV sun protection: using the U.V Skin-Protection microfiber, SAINT JAMES offers a specially designed garment to protect your body against the harmful solar rays. This polyamid microfiber offers a skin protection twice as high as cotton. You will also appreciate its easy care, drying and active breathing properties. It also does not pill.
Anti-UV material: 91% polyamide microfiber, 9% elastane.
Size and Fit:
- Fitted waistline
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size up 2 sizes, unless you’d like for it to be very form-fitting.
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Measurements for size 8 (T.40): total length is 24" / 61cm, half bust girth: 17.5" / 44.5cm, sleeve length: 15.25" / 39cm. Refer to sizing guide for more details.
Material
Anti-UV material: 91% polyamide microfiber, 9% elastane.
Care Instructions
Machine wash. Do not tumble dry.
Size Chart
Total Length | 1/2 Bust Girth | Sleeve Length | |
4 | 23" | 16" | 14.5" |
6 | 23.5" | 16.5" | 15" |
8 | 24" | 17.5" | 15.5" |
10 | 24" | 18.5" | 15.5" |
12 | 24.5" | 19" | 15.5" |
14 | 24.5" | 20.5" | 15.5" |
16 | 25" | 21.5" | 15.5" |
18 | 25" | 22.5" | 15.5" |
20 | 25" | 24" | 15.5" |
Made in France
Saint James is the Normandy-based purveyor of the original Breton Striped Shirt. This item is produced in its employee-owned atelier in France, where only the finest ingredients are sourced for pieces that last decades and using panels of fabric for minimal waste. Learn more about our heritage and production methods in the "Since 1889" section.
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Beautiful top
Very glad I chose to go a size up, I’m normally a size 4/small and large chested. The item description said it fits snug. I’m happy with the size 6 fit and quality. I’ve worn it 2x so far and hopefully for many years to come. A 3/4 sleeve length is perfect for my petite frame.

Ewa’s review
I love my new GARDE-COTE - Nautical Striped Sport Top With UV Protection. I have ordered US12 (I am 5’6”, bust 40”), perfect fit, true to size. Great fabric and cut. The care label is little scratchy - is there any way to improve it?

Love this shirt!
I was drawn to the color combination (pink and forest green) and the 3/4 sleeves of my first one. I ordered one size up as suggested. I was so pleased with the look and fit that I ordered a second. Wish there were more colors.