Floral Print Contrast Trim V Neck Blouse in Pastel Blue

Contrast trim is a small idea that changes a whole garment. Here a striped binding runs against a floral print in pastel blue, and the two patterns hold each other in check rather than competing. Stripes give the print a border and a bit of structure, and the print stops the stripes from looking severe. The neckline is a V, the sleeves finish at half length, and the rest is left alone.

The fabric is 100% polyester with a slight stretch, listed as a basic style. Pastel blue is a genuinely easy colour to live with. It is cool without being cold, it flatters in daylight, and it behaves like a soft neutral, which means the blouse works with white, navy, denim, tan and washed black without any thought. It is the sort of top that looks fresh at nine in the morning and still looks fine at six.

Sizes run S, M and L, and the cut is roomy. Bust measures 44.1 inches on a size S, 46.5 inches on an M and 48.8 inches on an L, which is generous against a top length of 24.4 to 26 inches. That combination tells you what to expect: a loose, easy blouse that skims rather than fits, with plenty of air through the body. Sleeve length runs 15.3 to 16.2 inches. Wear it loose over straight leg jeans and trainers, tuck the front into a high waisted skirt to give it some shape, or leave it out entirely over white linen trousers in the heat. It layers well under a plain cardigan when the season turns, and because the print already brings pattern and colour, it is best left with simple accessories and nothing else fighting for attention.

Why you will love it

• Material composition: 100% polyester
• Stretch: Slightly stretchy
• Features: Basic style
• Striped contrast trim against a floral print
• V neckline with half length sleeves
• Roomy cut with a bust of 44.1 to 48.8 inches
• Sizes S, M and L in pastel blue

Care

• Machine wash cold.
• Tumble dry low.