Sheer Lace Sleeve Square Neck Tee

Lace sleeves change what a plain top is for. The body here is cut short with a square neckline that holds a clean straight line across the front, and then the sleeves go sheer and lace, which takes the whole piece out of basics territory and into something you would wear out. It is a small amount of design doing a large amount of work.

The fabric is 100% polyester with a slight stretch, so it follows the body closely and settles back into shape rather than bagging at the elbow. The sleeves are genuinely sheer, so plan for that when you dress: this is a top that shows the arm through the lace by design. The body runs cropped, with lengths between 17.3 and 18.9 inches across the range, so it finishes high on the waist.

Seven colors is an unusual amount of choice for a piece like this. White and apricot are the soft ones that read easy in daylight. Black is the going out answer, especially with the lace sleeve catching light. Wine red, red, brown and navy blue all sit richer and pair well with denim or tailoring. Whichever you choose, the styling is the same: high waisted jeans and a boot for the simplest version, tailored trousers to dress it up, a slip skirt when you want the lace sleeve to carry the outfit. Under a blazer the sleeve shows at the cuff and does the talking. Sizes run XS through XL.

Why you will love it

• Sheer lace sleeves with a square neckline
• Cropped body that meets a high waistband
• Available in white, black, brown, wine red, apricot, navy blue or red
• Sizes XS through XL
• Stretch: Slightly stretchy
• Material composition: 100% polyester

Care

• Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.