The striped sailor shirt, oui, oui! You know the ones, the blue and white striped shirt with the bateau neckline. I love them. I've owned several. Funny thing is, I don't think I've ever actually worn the one's I've purchased. You see, the striped sailor shirt has horizontal stripes and no matter how hard I try to wear one, it seems I can never work up the nerve. Oh, one more reason why I seem to never wear it - they shrink. But sweet Nina has given me HOPE!
Nina says, "The striped sailor shirt embodies French Chic, and completely disarms the old myth that horizontal stripes are not flattering." (These shirts are part of the French Navy uniform.) With that one statement, I've decided to pursue the perfect striped sailor shirt. I've researched all of Nina's suggested suppliers - Petit Bateau, LL Bean, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Armor Lux. (Nina also suggests the Army/Navy store and it is on my list of things to do.) I've yet to find the perfect striped sailor shirt, but fear not...I'm confident I will. I have even gone so far as to have one store (the only store I could find online that sells the Armor Lux brand) call me when their summer supply is delivered.
I really do love these shirts and can't wait to own and actually wear one. (Nina says it's about confidence. Thanks for the reminder!) I fantasize about wearing white pants, the striped sailor shirt, and navy blue ballet flats this summer. I'll let you know if my dream comes true. (God I'm shallow!)
Number eighty-three - the striped sailor shirt. Twenty-four down (almost) and seventy-six to go.
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