Printed Tied Plunge Peplum Blouse in Cream

This is a blouse that walks into the room before you do. The print moves across a cream base with enough energy to be the whole outfit, and the plunging neckline opens things up while the tie detail lets you decide exactly how deep it goes. The peplum flares out from the waist, which is the detail that gives the piece its shape and its slightly elegant, slightly retro feel.

It is made from 100% polyester, opaque, with no stretch. That structure is doing real work here. The peplum needs a fabric that holds its flare rather than collapsing, and the tie needs something with body to knot cleanly. The waist is adjustable through the tie across a wide span, running from 25 to 42 inches at S and up to 32 to 48 inches at XL, so you set the fit yourself. Bust runs from 38 inches at S to 44 inches at XL, and the length holds at 23 to 24 inches.

Wear it with tailored trousers and a heel for dinner, or tuck the styling down with dark denim and let the blouse carry the look. The peplum sits best over something slim on the bottom so the flare has room to read. Keep jewelry minimal since the neckline and the print are already saying plenty. This one asks for hand washing in cold water and no dryer, which is the trade for a fabric that keeps its shape. Four sizes run S through XL.

Why you will love it

• Vibrant print on a cream base with a plunging neckline
• Tie detail that lets you set the neckline and waist
• Peplum silhouette that flares for a feminine shape
• Material composition: 100% polyester
• Opaque with structure that holds the peplum flare

Care

• Hand wash cold
• Do not tumble dry