Product Overview
Two prints meet in the middle of this autumn top, and the join is what makes it work. The upper half carries a classic orange-and-cream gingham check; the lower half is a festive pumpkin and ribbon print. A band of openwork crochet lace sits at the empire waistline between them, so the two patterns read as one considered design rather than two fabrics stitched together.
The cut is relaxed through the body and easy to wear all day, with tiered ruffles finishing the sleeves for a soft sense of movement. Pumpkin picking, a farmers' market, a long Sunday lunch — this is a gingham top that looks seasonal without looking like a costume.
Specifications
| Material |
100% polyester — soft, lightweight and slightly stretchy |
| Fabric type |
Woven |
| Neckline |
Notched V-neck |
| Sleeve length |
3/4 length with tiered ruffle detail |
| Waistline |
Empire waist with lace eyelet trim |
| Print |
Mixed gingham check and festive pumpkin and ribbon print |
| Fit |
Relaxed and comfortable |
| Hem |
Curved, slightly high-low |
| Available sizes |
S, M, L, XL, XXL |
| Washing |
Machine wash at a maximum of 30 °C; do not bleach; hang to dry |
| Ironing |
Up to 110 °C |
| Dry cleaning |
Possible, with care |
Size & Fit
This gingham puff sleeve top is offered in S through XXL and is cut relaxed through the waist and hip. The waist seam sits high, above the natural waistline, which lengthens the torso and makes the front easy to tuck into a skirt or high-waisted trousers. Because the body is woven with only a little stretch, it pays to compare the measurements against a top you already like the fit of, paying closest attention to the shoulders and bust — once those sit right, the loose cut through the body gives you plenty of room to move.
Washing & Care
- Machine wash at a maximum of 30 °C on a normal program. A mesh laundry bag keeps the ruffle tiers from catching on zips and buttons in the same load.
- Do not bleach — the cream gingham and the pumpkin panel are printed, and bleach dulls both.
- Hang to dry instead of tumble drying, so the relaxed body keeps its shape and the tiered sleeves keep their flare.
- Iron at a maximum of 110 °C. Press the plain areas of the body first and work around the crochet lace, using a pressing cloth over the trim if you go near it.
- Dry clean with care. If you do send it out, mention the lace waistband and the ruffle sleeves so they are handled gently.
FAQ
Q1. Which size should I order if I am between two?
Go down if you want the top closer through the waist for tucking into a skirt or high-waisted trousers, and up if you plan to wear it over a long-sleeve tee or a thin knit. Because this women's gingham top is cut relaxed, most shoppers can stay with their usual size and still have room to move.
Q2. Is this only a Halloween top, or can I wear it through autumn?
It is halloween themed clothing you can keep wearing well past the 31st. The gingham check and the pumpkin-and-ribbon panel read as autumn rather than fancy dress, the lace at the waist keeps it looking considered rather than costumey, and the relaxed woven body is comfortable enough for a full day of pumpkin picking or a long Thanksgiving lunch.
Q3. What does the fabric feel like to wear all day?
Soft, light and a little stretchy, with a woven hand rather than a jersey one. It does not cling, because the body is cut loose through the waist, and the ruffle sleeves add coverage over the upper arm without weight. As a gingham puff sleeve top it layers easily, so you can wear it on its own in early autumn and over a tee later on.
Q4. Do the two prints look busy together in person?
They are scaled to sit together comfortably. The gingham check is small and stays on the upper half, which keeps the area around your face calm, while the pumpkin and ribbon print sits below the waistline, so the two never compete at eye level. In person it reads much as it does in the photos.
Q5. What is the neckline like, and can I wear a necklace with it?
A notched V-neck — a soft V with a small notch at the centre rather than a sharp point. That shape leaves space for a pendant, a short layered chain or a pair of small earrings, which is one reason a gingham top with this neckline dresses up easily. The notch also helps the neckline lie flat when you move instead of gaping open.
Q6. Where do the ruffle sleeves sit on the arm?
They finish at 3/4 length, around the forearm, and each one ends in two soft tiers that flare away from the arm. The ruffle adds movement without bulk, so the sleeve sits comfortably under a denim jacket or a cardigan, and it stops short of the wrist so there is no cuff to fiddle with.
