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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

Earn your stripes

FIve best stripy tops
The classic Breton top, £23.24
Only available from bona fide sailing shops. Just right for those who like authenticity.
By Saint James
Available from Arthur Beale
020-7836 9034
Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian
FIve best stripy tops
Red striped knit, £14.99
A more leftfield colourway, but no less versatile for it.
By H&M
020-7323 2211
Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian
FIve best stripy tops
T-shirt, £45
Jane Shepherdson's twist on the original. The zip detail on the shoulder is perfect for nodding to the 80s look heading our way. Bananarama would approve.
By Whistles
0845 770 4301
whistles.co.uk
Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian
FIve best stripy tops
Navy top with three-quarter sleeves, £35
The shortened sleeves make this version ripe for piling on chunky gold costume jewellery to create a Chanel-esque vibe.
By Brora
0845 659 9944
Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian
FIve best stripy tops
Shoulder-button marinière, £36
Shoulder buttons and heavy cotton allude to the original French sailing tops. Nice and long in the body too.
By Petit Bateau
020-7462 5770
Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian
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