Light and versatile, the Breton striped shirt or marinière MINQUIERS MODERNE embodies a French state of mind.
Its masculine straight fit around the waist and down the hips with full-length sleeves make it suitable for both men and women looking for a boyfriend fit. Please refer to the sizing guide to identify your best fit.
Fashion tip: when wearing their beloved MINQUIERS MODERNE, many women like to roll up their sleeves as they are longer than average. Perfect to bring in some French girl effortless style!
Like all Saint James fabrics, our hospitality industry-endorsed light cotton is engineered to stand the test of time and countless cold washes.
For a more substantial, textured, authentic weight and similar outstanding quality, choose MERIDAME (women fit) or MERIDIEN MODERNE (men fit).
Measurements for size Medium : total length is 27.25' / 69cm, half bust girth: 19' / 48cm, sleeve length: 26' / 66cm.
Straight shape.
Made in Saint-James, Normandy, France.
A military ruling in 1858 introduced the striped tee to the official wardrobe of quartermasters and sailors in the French Navy with its particular characteristics: 21 white stripes measuring 20mm and 20 or 21 blue stripes measuring 10mm. The 20th century brought this nautical motif into the mainstream. Sailors in the Merchant Navy and fishermen and the boating community brought it on board, and it wasn’t long before it became a fashion must-have picked up by creatives and intellectuals (think Coco Chanel, Pablo Picasso). Since then, celebrities and fashion designers have turned it into a symbol of vintage French fashion – universal and timeless.
Material
100% lightweight cotton jersey.
Care Instructions
Machine wash. Do not tumble dry.
Size Chart
Total Length | 1/2 Bust Girth | Sleeve Length | |
XS | 26" | 16.5" | 25" |
S | 26.5" | 17.5" | 25" |
M | 27" | 19" | 26" |
L | 28" | 20.5" | 27" |
XL | 28.5" | 22" | 27.5" |
XXL | 29.5" | 23.5" | 28.5" |
XXXL | 30.5" | 25" | 29" |
4XL | 31" | 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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Royal Blue!
Beautiful shirt! Soft like an old tee but infinitely more chic!

Love the idea of the shirt but the cut for me not good.
I love the idea of the shirt; but to my figure the cut was not good. Especially in the area of the shoulder and arms. It looks odd and it was too large in the waist area so it was not flattery. This is me and it could be better with a different body type. So it could be a wonderful shirt. I think it should be cut to be more flattering.
Saint James USA
Bonjour, Thank you for your purchase and for having taken the time to send your feedback. We are truly sorry that the fit was not as expected. We suggest ordering a MINQUIDAME breton shirt, which is designed to be flattering for women, whereas MINQUIERS is primarily designed for men, and worn as a boyfriend tee by many women. Thank you for your business, we hope to serve you again soon. Sincerely, Jennifer for Saint James USA

Cute and perfect!
I love this shirt, it is perfect: not too tight and not too loose, it is just right for me, plus, it is very cute, especially with the sleeves rolled up!