Printed Balloon Sleeve Blouse

Balloon sleeves are the shortcut to an outfit that looks like it took thought. This Double Take blouse puts the volume where it belongs, full through the arm and gathered clean at the wrist, so the rest of the body can stay simple and easy. The print carries it further, giving the piece a personality that a solid blouse in the same shape would never have.

The fabric is 100% polyester and it has no stretch, so the shape you see is the shape it keeps. It is opaque, which matters in a blouse this light, and it drapes rather than holds stiff. The body runs relaxed through the bust with a long line that tucks or hangs equally well. Sizes go from S through 3XL and the table below lists top length, sleeve length and bust for each size, which is worth reading because the sleeves run genuinely long.

Two colors are offered, sky blue and green, both printed and both easy to build around. Because the sleeve is doing all the work, keep the bottom half plain. Slim jeans, a straight trouser or a simple skirt all let the blouse be the point. Tuck the front and leave the back out for a looser line, or belt it over a midi skirt when you want the waist defined. A flat sandal keeps it daytime. A heel and a small bag make the same blouse dinner ready without changing anything else.

Why you will love it

• Balloon sleeves with a gathered wrist
• All over print in a choice of two colorways
• Opaque fabric with a light drape
• No stretch, so the silhouette holds its shape
• Material composition: 100% polyester
• Offered in sky blue and green, sizes S through 3XL

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low