One trend that’s not going anywhere in 2022 is the Breton-striped jumper. Cosy and practical, yet still extremely chic, these knits are a great winter-to-spring buy, and there are lots of brilliant options on the high street.
An oversized Breton jumper looks great teamed with more figure-hugging bottoms, such as skinny leather trousers or slim-fit jeans. Conversely. a more fitted jumper can be worn with boyfriend jeans and joggers, or tucked into a voluminous skirt, for a simple but stylish look.
Striped jumpers have always been a popular staple among fashion editors, and recently Instagram has been awash with nautical knitwear from brands such as & Other Stories, Cos and Arket.
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Striped sweatshirts offer a loungewear-inspired take on the trend, while other twists on the classic Breton include half-zip and roll-neck versions. And, if you fancy a change from traditional navy and white stripes, there’s a whole rainbow of striped jumpers out there to take your fancy.
The best Breton jumpers
Half-zip jumper, £95, & Other Stories
Knitted rugby jumper, £95, Boden
Roll-neck jumper, £22.99, Zara
Stripe jumper, £90, Lollys Laundry at John Lewis
Half-zip sweatshirt, £79, The White Company
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Zip collar sweater, £95, Kitri
Striped zip jumper, £69, Marks & Spencer
Cotton rich sweatshirt, £25, Marks & Spencer
Breton roll-neck jumper, £19.50, Marks & Spencer
Striped sweatshirt, £69, Mint Velvet
Striped ribbed sweater, £81 (was £270), The Great at Net-a-Porter
Striped sweatshirt, £38, Paisie
Ribbed wool jumper, £49.99, H&M
Striped wool knit jumper, £95, & Other Stories
Striped button detail jumper, £65, Albaray at Marks & Spencer
Striped polo sweater, £85, & Other Stories
Striped jumper, £89, Whistles at John Lewis
