Sick of stripes!

Theexwife

I stopped wearing stripes, including with added flowers from Joules, several years ago. I was sitting in a M&S cafe next to a mother and child, to keep the child occupied she was counting ladies with striped tops, and she very quickly got to 20. I noticed most were wearing Skechers too.

😂
The go to uniform for older ladies?

Oh yes. Clothkits. Happy days

The go to uniform for older ladies! ,,,,I don’t think so. Not here anyway.

I read this thread yesterday and decided they just had to go to the charity shop. The simpler better ones I have packed in my case ready to take on holiday in a fortnight's time.

I think the success of the true Breton shirt is that it can be worn by everyone - men, women and children alike. It is simple, sporty and has that certain holiday vibe.

What about the cashmere stripe sweaters Foxygloves, haven't you got a pile of them for cooler months, or is it just au revoir to t shirts?

I recently sent all my Joules tops to the charity shop. Not only were they a bit tight, every second person here seemed to be wearing them.

I don't like the ones that have words/symbols on if they have stripes. I have just found some like this!🙅‍♀️

I really do like my stripes to be just stripes!

I like simple stripes and have a classic striped top brought out every summer bought in France in the 1970s. It’s a lovely fine cotton and I have been trying to replicate it, even though it’s still going, with three quarter sleeves, it’s perfect.

Even on holiday in Biarritz this year, I couldn’t find it, even though the shops were full of striped tops. Usually thicker material or too close fitting.

I once wore a red t shirt with Jasper Conran in tiny tiny white letters on it. My sister;
“Oh, I NEVER wear anything with writing on the front!”😁
Since then, I never have.

hollysteers I also like a finer cotton.

I don't understand why so many people think "ooh it's a nice thick t-shirt" when I'd prefer to wear something light!

...And I haven't found any recently either.

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I’ve got lots of striped tops too! I like plain tops in solid colours but they show every mark or spill. Stripes also help to disguise the holes that appear at the waistline - from jeans buttons? Even though I wear an elastic belt through jeans loops over the button the holes still appear! Any thoughts or solutions on this?

Joseann

What about the cashmere stripe sweaters Foxygloves, haven't you got a pile of them for cooler months, or is it just au revoir to t shirts?

I do have some patchwork cashmere sweaters by turtle doves and some plain ones, but not stripes!
Oops I have just bought this though and had compliments each time I’ve worn it (with white jeans)
Re the thickness of T shirt cotton - I find if it’s too lightweight it is flimsy and doesn’t hang well.
Ah well, winter draws on soon!

guzzler

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NotSpaghetti, oh yes, you've reminded me. Another pet hate (along with stripes, leather look and animal prints) is anything with words printed on it - t-shirts, clothes, cushions, wall art etc. - all very naff.