Ruffled V Neck Long Sleeve Blouse

A ruffle changes what a plain blouse can do. Here it runs along the V neck and softens the whole neckline, which is the difference between a top that works for the office and one that also works for dinner afterward. Belinda kept everything else simple so the detail has room to matter.

The fabric is 100% polyester that is slightly stretchy, so it drapes rather than holds stiff and it moves with you through a long day. The V neck opens up the collarbone and the long sleeves keep it appropriate year round, particularly under a blazer. The cut runs close to the body without being tight: about 22.8 inches long with a 36.6 inch bust in a small, extending to 24.8 inches and a 47.6 inch bust in a 3XL, with sleeves from 23.2 to 25.2 inches. The full run goes from S through 3XL.

Seven colors is a genuinely wide choice and they split neatly. White and sky blue are the everyday workhorses. Burgundy, navy blue and green go straight to work under a blazer. Gold and pink are the ones for an occasion. Tuck it into tailored trousers with heels for the dressed version, or leave it loose over jeans with flats for the weekend. A blazer over the top with the ruffle showing at the neck is the whole point of a blouse like this.

Why you will love it

• Ruffle detail along a soft V neckline
• Long sleeves that layer easily under a blazer
• Slightly stretchy fabric with a fluid drape
• Material composition: 100% polyester
• Seven colors: burgundy, navy blue, gold, green, sky blue, white and pink
• Extended size run from S through 3XL

Care

• Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.