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Armor Lux Houat Heritage Breton Top
by Armor Lux
The Houat, in white with a navy stripe — the lighter, closer-set cousin of the Loctudy. Named for the island off the Morbihan coast, and equally at home on a Fowey pontoon.
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What the crew said
The lighter of the two Bretons here, with the stripe set closer — pick this if you want it finer and a touch dressier. The Loctudy is the heavier, classic-spaced one; same house, so it comes down to the day you want it for.
Willow's verdict
The Breton to buy if you want the stripe and not the statement — the Houat's navy is narrower and closer-set than the Loctudy's, so it wears as a quiet everyday top rather than fancy dress.
Best for someone who'll wear it under a jacket all winter, not just for the postcard. If they want the bold, obvious marinière look, point them at the Loctudy instead.
The Loctudy is the classic wide-striped marinière from the same Quimper house — bolder, a touch more 'dressed as a sailor'. Same cotton, same Brittany make; the choice is honestly just the stripe.
Worth knowing — Armor-Lux sits close to the body and the cotton is substantial, so it softens with washing. If you like room, size up.
The details: Armor-Lux Héritage line · made in Brittany (Quimper) · white with a navy stripe · 100% cotton.