• Fine floral lace with an open-worked construction throughout - the fabric has depth and texture that catches the light without relying on embellishment.
• Crystal-set buttons run down the centre front placket, each one faceted and set in a round mount - a precise detail that reads as jewellery in its own right.
• Clean satin-finish placket and V-neckline trim frame the lace, giving the blouse a structured edge that stops it reading as purely decorative.
• Long sleeves with a lace hem finish at the wrist - the cuffs sit close without being restrictive, and the raw lace edge adds a considered, unfussy finish.
• Shaped through the waist with a slight peplum hem, so it sits neatly tucked or worn out over tailored separates without losing its line.

A wedding, a race day, or a formal dinner - this blouse is built for occasions where the detail in your outfit does the talking before you've said a word. The model wears it with a matching lace midi skirt, and that co-ord approach is the strongest way to wear it: the blouse and skirt share the same lace, making the crystal buttons the single point of contrast that ties everything together. For those who prefer to break it up, the blouse holds its own paired with wide-leg tailored trousers in a solid, tonal fabric - the lace texture provides enough visual interest that the rest of the outfit can afford to be quiet. Keep jewellery restrained; the crystal buttons already occupy that space. A pointed-toe heel and a small structured clutch complete the look without competing with it. The lining ensures it sits smoothly against the skin, and the V-neck keeps the silhouette open and considered rather than heavy.