I hope it's worth the wait!

My collection

As long time readers will know, I never make a secret of the fact that I am just a little bit obsessed by a Breton top (or two) and any variations on the theme, but as with any garment, wear it a lot and no matter how good the quality, at some point a wardrobe staple such as this, will need replacing and after doing my last post on the nautical theme, it got me thinking that I really do need a couple of new breton tops in my life.
Both a short sleeve and a long sleeve are now on this seasons hit list as the Juicy Couture (1st pictured) and the Gap long sleeve (3rd) are both looking a bit bobbled and tatty and the John Lewis (4th) is already sitting in a bag bound for the Charity Shop and with so many brands around to choose from, but as someone who always takes Bloggers recommendations seriously, I decided to have a little look at the Boden Breton.

Something else I never try to hide is the fact that I have never actually bought myself anything from Boden although there have been a few pieces in the past that I have rather liked (think last years leopard print flat sandals), I normally reserve Boden (along with The White Company) for purchasing my 11 year old sons pyjamas and swimshorts.  The quality is second to none and you get such a great return on the items once they are outgrown and you sell them on ebay, so after seeing lots of Bloggers rocking this seasons Boden version and even reading the treads on mumsnet and the Boden community page about this particular garment, I decided that even with a 7 week wait list (gulp) both the price (£25) and the fact I managed to decide on my purchase using a discount code (M684) at checkout which made the top a bargainous £21.25 and also saved me £4 with free p&p, a wardrobe classic such as this IS worth the wait.  Also bear in mind that I will completely forget that I have bought it by the time it arrives and it will be a very pleasant surprise! 

Boden Breton Top £25 (£21.25 using code) buy here.

I have to confess, after a browse around the website and with so many of my summer staples in need of replacement along with a summer holiday "hand luggage only" packing challenge sitting firmly at the forefront of my mind, there are lots of lust worthy pieces from the brand that have made their way on to my summer hit list.........

Although I like to pack a "tonal" holiday wardrobe I always like to include a couple of bright and colourful printed pieces (usually tops or dresses) and quite fancy this tunic as a swimsuit cover up that would work equally well teamed with my Current Elliott Captain Trousers and flat sandals.  The white shell top would work with any bottoms, pj or harem style trousers, smart or casual shorts, at home or away, the list is endless, so you would certainly get your moneys worth out of this piece.

And with my deep love and admiration for stripes, this picture from the website really caught my eye.  I love the Tankini and am looking for a soft, easy to pack holiday hat to replace my trusty straw panama that may not make it into this years packing challenge.

The lesson learnt here is if you see something you like from a brand you normally dismiss, take a closer look, you may well be pleasantly surprised.

Shop the Boden collection here.