A cropped striped cardigan with gold buttons that pulls from the Breton/nautical tradition without leaning into it too heavily. The horizontal stripe runs cleanly through the knit from neckline to hem, the crew neck has a small V-notch at the centre that prevents it from sitting too high, and the four decorative gold buttons down the front placket are the detail that moves this beyond a standard stripe cardigan. It's a piece that reads as considered without requiring much effort to wear.
The fit is close but not restrictive — regular through the body, with the cropped length finishing at the high hip where it pairs naturally with high-waisted bottoms. The ribbed cuffs keep the sleeve edges neat, and the knit weight is light enough to wear across seasons as a layering piece or standalone top.
Pair with high-waisted wide-leg jeans and loafers for a clean, complete look. Layer under a blazer or structured jacket for a faux-layered effect. Wear with a midi skirt and ankle boots for an easy, pulled-together combination that works from weekend to workwear.
Why You'll Love This
- Horizontal stripe knit — classic Breton-adjacent pattern that reads as intentional rather than casual
- Gold decorative buttons — four down the front placket; the detail that distinguishes this from a standard stripe cardigan
- V-notch crew neck — sits correctly without pulling too high at the throat
- Cropped high-hip length — pairs naturally with high-waisted bottoms; designed for the proportions to work
- Regular fitted silhouette — close but not restrictive; works as a standalone top or under a jacket
- Ribbed cuffs — neat finishing that holds its shape across wears
