Ruffled Lace Back Top in Black

The name tells you where the interest is. Ruffles and lace sit at the back of this black top, which means it does its work from the angle most tops ignore entirely. It is the kind of piece that looks straightforward on the hanger and then turns out to be the most photographed thing you wore all evening.

It is made from 100% polyester and there is no stretch in it, so the fit comes from the cut. Sizes run small through extra large. The bust opens from 37.8 inches to 44.1 inches across the run, with a top length between 24.8 and 26.4 inches, and the full set of numbers is in the table below. With no give in the fabric, size by the bust measurement rather than by the letter you usually reach for.

Black makes the styling easy. Tuck it into a high waist jean for the weekend, or into a tailored trouser with a heel when you want the lace to be the only decoration in the outfit. It sits happily under a blazer, though a blazer will hide the back detail, so save that pairing for days when you know you will take the jacket off at some point. A low ponytail or an updo keeps the lace where people can see it.

Why you will love it

• Ruffled lace detail at the back
• Solid black
• No stretch
• Material composition: 100% polyester
• Offered in sizes small through extra large

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low