Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. When it comes to fashion staples, there is perhaps no article of clothing ...

Breton shirts began as a mandated uniform for the French army in the 1850s, the 21 blue and white stripes (one for each of Napoleon’s victories) easier to spot on seamen cast overboard. Now, though, ...