Paris : Petit Bateau

A few years ago I bought my first Petit Bateau long sleeved t-shirt.  I'd been reading for ages about how they make the best t-shirts in the world, and all the fashion people rave about them etc. etc. etc.  I saw mine on sale at a boutique in the next town over from us here in Germany for €20, so I thought I'd give it a try.

I'm a huge fan of long sleeved white t-shirts in winter, I put them under everything for an extra layer of warmth - I loathe being cold.  I usually pick them up in bulk at Primark in the UK as Primark is so cheap, but I thought I'd give Petit Bateau a try - and I'm glad I did.

I guess I've worn and washed my Petit Bateau t-shirt at least 50 times over the two years I've had it, and it hasn't changed shape, colour or anything in all that time - it still looks and fits exactly as it did.  The Primark ones?  They turned up their toes and died ages ago.

A visit to Petit Bateau was on my list in Paris and I found them on the Champs Elysee (which was lucky, because I love the Champs Elysee - yes, I am a tourist!).  They have a small store and a small range for adults, but a bigger and cuter range for kids.

I snagged another long sleeved white t-shirt for €16 (which was full price, so I actually got royally ripped off when I bought my first one "on special" in Germany) and it comes folded up in cute packaging and one of those lovely paper shopping bags that I love.  Now I'll have a back-up when my original one eventually gives up the ghost - if it ever does!