In heavy cotton jersey, this essential basic, almost a sweatshirt, is proud of its authenticity and reinvents itself from year to year in the season's colors. Its straight shape makes it suitable for men and women alike.
Measurements for size Medium: total length is 27.7' / 70.5cm, half bust girth: 19' / 48cm, sleeve length: 26' / 66cm.
Please note: the sizing of this unisex item is based on men's sizes. Refer to the sizing guide above to find your best fit.
For a more fitted shape at the waist, MERIDAME II is our best-selling women's shirt in the same sturdy carded cotton.
Choose our best-selling MINQUIERS MODERNE (unisex fit) or MINQUIDAME (women's fit) for a more lightweight, soft layering piece. Like all Saint James fabrics, our hospitality industry-endorsed light cotton is engineered to stand the test of time and countless cold washes.
100% heavyweight cotton.
Made in Saint James, Normandy, France.
Material
100% carded cotton. Heavyweight jersey.
Care Instructions
Machine wash. Do not tumble dry.
Size Chart
Total Length | 1/2 Bust Girth | Sleeve Length | |
XS | 26.5" | 16.5" | 25" |
S | 27" | 17.5" | 25" |
M | 28" | 19" | 26" |
L | 28.5" | 20.5" | 27" |
XL | 29.5" | 22" | 27.5" |
XXL | 30" | 23.5" | 28.5" |
XXXL | 31" | 25" | 29" |
4XL | 31.5" | 27" | 30" |
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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Worth the wait
I had my eye on this color combo for a long time, but the XL size was not available, for a year, or so it seemed. Not a problem, it was worth waiting for. The fit is still a bit tight around my American belly, but that's another story. It's going to be my main go-to undershirt fir the Winter, the heavy cotton is just right for the Northern cold months. This one, and a navy/white Meridien. Go ahead and splurge. These shirts last a long time. Bon Chance!?

Just buy one
If you have a slim build, the shirt will fit well. It feels substantial. Great for layering or by itself on a cool day

Have not received
Cannot wear if it's not here