Drumroll for Belle please! This is a fab top with an extra dose of charm. Belle is so versatile and can be worn with so many things, it really is a must for every summer wardrobe! The round neck is perfectly on-trend as are the romantic ruffled sleeves. Tempted to go for a few more frills? Make a double flounce instead of just the one! Belle has a sweet teardrop keyhole at the back with a button and loop. As for the length? That’s up to you.
Fabric: Oh, the possibilities! Poplin, chambray, lyocell, muslin, crepe (viscose, polyester, etc.), satin, Broderie Anglaise, lace...and the list just goes on! For statement sleeves be sure to choose a bulkier fabric. We can’t wait to see what you pick. Oh, and before we forget... knits work too!
Sizes: XS - XXXL
Style suggestion for the Belle top
The flounces on the Belle top are the darlings of this top (add another two for double the charm!). That's perfect for body shapes that want or could do with a little extra volume or structure on the upper body, shoulders,…Pears, for example, spring to mind here. They tend to have an upper body that is proportionally narrower than the lower.
Would you prefer to keep your shoulders understated, e.g. inverted triangles? If so, make Belle in a soft drape, matte fabric or make one in a dark to medium shade. Pair the Belle top with trousers or a skirt that has more optical allure, e.g. something in a bold or light colour or that flares.
If you have a small bust or are flat-chested, Belle is the top for you! The eye-catching high neckline and flounce(s) ‘pad’ and add visual interest to the torso.
The Belle top's hemline draws a horizontal line across the body, emphasising that part. That’s why it's important to choose a length that’s a good match for your horizontal (body shape) and vertical proportions (e.g. leg length, torso, etc.).
Horizontal proportions
• If your lower body is wider than your upper body (e.g. (pears, neat and full hourglasses), the top should end just above the widest part (around your hips).
• If your lower body is narrower than your upper body (e.g. (inverted triangles and apples), the top can be a touch longer (e.g. thigh-length or longer).
• If your lower and upper body are more or less the same widths (e.g. (slim and wide rectangles), the top can be a touch longer (e.g. thigh-length).
Vertical proportions
• Is your torso long and are your legs short? If so, make sure the top isn’t too long to balance your silhouette's proportions.
• Is your torso short and are your legs long? Make the top a little longer to make your torso look longer too.