I set out to the new Cos store in soho to fill a few holes in my essentials wardrobe, a breton stripe top and classic chinos. Here I’m wearing a lose fit 3/4 length cotton/wool breton top with dropped shoulders, tucked into the front of straight leg 100% cotton chinos, that sit nice and high on the waist.  Nothing groundbreaking here.  But it is exciting to start building a solid wardrobe foundation.

[outfit:  Cos breton top, Cos straight leg cotton chinos, Kork Ease myrna sandals]

Here are some more breton + chino outfits for some inspiration:

[image credit: red online]

[image credit: wikifashion]

[image credit: wikifashion]

[image credit: the elgin avenue]