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The Lightweight Breton
The Lightweight Breton
A lighter take on a timeless nautical classic, The Lightweight Breton is a white and navy striped shirt designed for effortless everyday wear. Inspired by traditional French sailor shirts, it is crafted from 180gsm cotton, giving it a lighter feel than our 220gsm Original Breton while retaining the comfort and quality you expect from a classic Breton.
With its crisp white base and signature navy stripes, the lighter-weight fabric makes it ideal for warmer days, easy layering and year-round wear. Relaxed, versatile and effortlessly timeless, it pairs just as easily with jeans and trousers as it does with shorts when the weather warms.
Lightweight, comfortable and unmistakably Breton. A striped classic you'll reach for again and again.
Garments fit to size, but if you prefer a relaxed fit, we'd recommend sizing up. View our size chart.
The Lightweight Breton
Sale price£35.00
Customer Reviews
I bought this for my wife. She is delighted with it, the look, the fit and the quality
Great
Lovely shirt but xl which for me is generally a loose fit this wasn't,I have returned it and requested a replacement xxl. as the quality of the shirt was very good
Great experience.
Soft,thick good quality fabric
Fabulous t shirt love it but very , very sadly I bought the wrong size ! Should have ordered xx large not X-Large. Too late now ! Would have bought again in bigger size but deeply regret cannot afford to buy another. Entirely my stupid fault
Store owner replied: Hello Tarquin, Thanks for your comments. If the shirt is unworn and unwashed and in the original pakaging, we would be more than happy to exchange the item for an XXL. Please email us at hello@thebretonshirt.com Many Thanks BSC
Fits great! Feels great! Fucks!
Really good quality, but too long in body and sleeves so have had to shorten. I’m 5ft 4ins size for 39 bust. Now very happy with it.
Lovely shirt that feels very good quality. Classic and elegant.
Nice shirt but too tight Im usually an xl but unfortunately ill be returning it
Excellent garment. Didn't get tracking info. Glitch?
I have wanted a BRETON SHIRT for a long time, and now I have one. The Shirt is well made and super soft. TY
Store owner replied: Thank you for your review and your kind words, we are so pleased you are happy with your Breton x
I really love it but I find it too long I wish you did a shorter version. I'm 5ft 6ins so I'm not petite. The Small size is perfect for me
I really love the shirt; however, I won't be able to purchase another one unless you secure a US distributor to make shipping more accessible.
Great!!!!!
This is my second one from this company and as said it definitely is the original French 🇫🇷 breton
Fantastic quality-a real heritage item. It will last for ever if I look after it properly, just as an artisan piece should.
Very soft
Thanks
Bought one before, Good quality and design
purchased for small wardrobe as it was difficult to find the offwhite/navy combination. love the shirt
Looked at many different brands and found that these guys just supply the best.
Very cool 😎 top. Thanks. Recommended.
I had ordered the original Breton and forgot the embroidery but the team was so helpful in fixing that, and it arrived quite early to Spain, super service and of course amazing craftsmanship. Can’t wait till my husband opens his Christmas gift!
Loved my Breton long sleeved tee shirt sizing good although sleeves could be not as long and wide that’s why did not give it 5 stars. Washed great no shrinkage. Order on time. Overall very happy
Really very happy with both my original and submariner breton shirts- quality materials and workmanship! Have been very pleased with both- the quality and speed and nature of your service, very re-assuring. What about a simple collar on some of your designs? Many thanks. Trevor Ford.
Great! Sizing is a little out as I am an XL but need an XXL in these tops.
Medium didn’t fit right. Large is much larger and needed tailoring to fit properly. The difference between sizes is considerable.
Just a well made and great looking shirt. Love it. You will too!
Nice fit - all good -
A fabulous Breton shirt. There are many wannabe-Breton shirts available (particularly this year). This is the best. (I should know I’ve bought a few of the wannabes.). Lovely quality material. Well made. Just buy it!
Extremely disappointed - paid for embroidery and they put white thread on off white stripes and it’s invisible. Paid extra for nothing. Plus went according to size chart and it’s enormous. Emailed Breton, but no response.
Just love it
These shirts are the best❤️
Wonderful as usual! I love this company and their shirts are top notch! I also really appreciate the price point! Well done Breton Shirt Company!
Amazing got tons of compliments order a size larger they run small
Good quality good fit and colours don’t run
Love it
I've always loved genuine Bretons, so to rediscover the original seller that I used to buy from locally in the early 90s was excellent!.. they did not disappoint with this order! It felt exactly as it did back then and I love the look
Garment Information
So comfortable they're addictive.
Details
- Made from 100 % organic cotton
- Hand cut
- Pre-shrunk
Sizing
Garments fit to size, but if you prefer a relaxed fit, we'd recommend going up a size. View our Size Guide.
Product Care
We use the highest quality technical fabrics available on the market and are passionate about creating timeless, lasting items. To keep your Breton clothing in great shape, wash it on cold and gentle cycle, do not tumble dry and hang dry immediately after washing. Do not bleach. Visit out Product Care page for more information.
Sustainability
We put our people and planet at the forefront of our business operation. We work a 'just-in-time' production line to ensure we minimise any waste fabric, and only ever sea freight our stock from our family run factory in Portugal to our warehouse in the UK. We've also proudly partnered with a local social enterprise that provides work opportunities to young adults with learning difficulties, autism and complex needs.
100%
All of our products are made from 100% unbleached organic cotton.
The Submariner
Sale price£54.00
The Original Breton Socks
Sale price£10.00
The Submariner
Sale price£54.00
The Original Breton Socks
Sale price£10.00
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you ship overseas?
Yes, we ship all over the world. Shipping costs will apply, and will be added at checkout. We run discounts and promotions all year, so stay tuned for exclusive deals.
How long will it take to get my order?
It depends entirely on where you are and the delivery service you select. Typically, orders placed over £65 are shipping on our FREE delivery service which takes 3 - 5 working days. Overseas deliveries can take anywhere from 7-16 days.
You can choose your delivery preferences at checkout should you need an express delivery, and all delivery details will be provided in your confirmation email.
How do I care for my Breton shirt?
All our fabric is pre shrunk before being hand cut to shape, therefore all shrinkage has already been done. To look after and care for your Breton, wash at 30 degrees, do not tumble dry and steam iron back to shape, this will lengthen the fibres to their original shape.
Are the shirts unisex?
All our shirts are unisex except the Bateau Mariners. These have a boat neck and are slightly tailored at the waist.
Our customer support is available Monday to Friday: 9AM-5PM (GMT).Average response time: 12-24hrs