Sheer Floral Embellished Shirt

This is a shirt with something to say. The fabric is sheer, the florals are embellished rather than simply printed on, and the whole thing sits somewhere between a blouse and an occasion piece. It buttons up the front like an ordinary shirt, which is the trick: the familiar shape is what stops the decoration from tipping into costume. A bow detail finishes it off. Wear it and people will ask about it.

It is made from 95% polyester and 5% spandex, and the supplier lists it as having no stretch, so plan on a fit that holds its shape rather than moving with you. It comes in one size, cut with a top length of 25.2 inches, a bust of 37.8 inches and a sleeve length of 24.4 inches. Those numbers are worth a look before you order, since one size means the shirt is built to a fixed measurement rather than graded across a range.

Six colours is a generous choice for a piece like this, and each one changes its character completely. White and apricot are the soft, romantic end of the range and look their best over a slip in warm weather. Pink and purple lean playful and are the ones to pick if you want the shirt to be the story of the outfit. Gray is the quiet surprise, since sheer fabric in a neutral reads far more modern than you would expect. Black is the evening answer, worn over a camisole with tailored trousers and a heel. Because the fabric is sheer, most people will want something underneath, and a plain cami in a matching tone is the simplest route. Tuck it into a high waisted skirt, leave it loose over jeans, or knot the hem for something more casual.

Why you will love it

• Material composition: 95% Polyester, 5% Spandex
• Stretch: No stretch
• Features: Buttoned, Bow
• Sheer fabric with embellished floral detail
• One size, with a top length of 25.2 inches
• Available in pink, purple, white, apricot, black and gray

Care

• Machine wash cold.
• Tumble dry low.