Product Description
Dear Caroline Blouse
Adaptive StyleAbout This Piece
Meet the Dear Caroline Blouse! This is a dark navy blue blouse made from a beautiful brocade floral fabric. Brocade is a special type of woven fabric that has a slightly raised, textured pattern built right into it. On this blouse, the floral pattern is even and consistent across the entire top, so the texture feels the same no matter where you touch it.
The blouse has medium-sized puff sleeves that are full and rounded at the shoulder, giving the whole look a soft and feminine shape. The front closes along a narrow, half-inch-wide placket made from the same matching navy blue fabric. Instead of buttons, it uses a magnetic closure that runs all the way down the front so it is simple and easy to open and close.
♥ Quick summary: dark navy color, raised floral brocade texture, puff sleeves, magnetic front closure, and designed to look amazing whether you are seated or standing. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know!
Adaptive Features
This blouse was designed with you in mind. Here is exactly what makes it adaptive and accessible:
How to Take Care of It
Follow these simple steps to keep your Dear Caroline Blouse looking great for a long time:
- Machine wash on a gentle or delicate cycle using cold water.
- Use a mild detergent. Do not use bleach or any harsh cleaning products.
- Turn the blouse inside out before washing to help protect the brocade texture.
- Lay it flat or hang it to dry. Do not put it in the dryer because heat can damage both the brocade and the lining.
- If you need to iron it, use a low heat setting and iron on the back side of the fabric only. You can also place a thin cloth between the iron and the blouse for extra protection.
- Store it hanging up or folded flat to help the puff sleeves keep their shape over time.
How to Style It
The Dear Caroline Blouse is so versatile! Here are some of our favorite ways to wear it, from easy everyday looks to something a little more dressed up.
We are absolutely obsessed with this combination from our own collection. The structured brocade of the Dear Caroline Blouse paired with the soft lace trim on the Hey Laney Jeans creates a look that feels effortless and really special. It is our number one pick if you want to grab something cute and go without overthinking it.
Here are three more looks you can put together with pieces you may already own:
Tuck the blouse into a pair of high-waisted tailored black trousers for a sharp and put-together look. Add black pointed-toe heels or loafers and a simple gold chain necklace. Clean, elevated, and super chic.
Pair the blouse with straight-leg dark wash jeans and your favorite white sneakers or black ankle boots. This tones down the brocade a little and keeps the whole look easy and wearable for a day out. Keep your accessories simple and let the fabric do the talking.
Style the blouse with a sleek black mini skirt. Both leather and ponte fabric look great with it. Add strappy heeled sandals and finish with a small gold or black clutch bag. The whole look comes together without being overdone. Perfect for a night out.
