Gingham is an even check, which makes it the most orderly print there is. Everything done to this blouse works against that - the collar is gathered into a standing ruffle, the sleeves balloon, and a ribbon ties in a loose bow at the throat.
The tension between a rigid check and a construction that gathers everywhere is the whole design. The ruffle stands up around the neck rather than lying flat, the sleeves are full from the shoulder and pulled into a tight elasticated cuff, and the cotton is crisp enough to hold all that volume rather than letting it wilt.
It looks like something from a very old photograph, and it goes with jeans.
Details You'll Love
- Standing ruffle collar - gathered up around the neck rather than lying flat.
- Ribbon tie at the throat - fastens in a loose bow instead of a button.
- Full balloon sleeves - gathered from the shoulder into a tight elasticated cuff.
- Even gingham check - an orderly print set against a construction that gathers everywhere.
- Crisp cotton - holds the ruffle and the sleeve volume instead of letting them wilt.
