This blouse may have been inspired by the Austrian landscapes seen in The Sound of Music. Or it could be watching the Japanese anime: Heidi, The Girl of the Alps back in summer. It could’ve been the combination of both, honestly. But I know for a fact that I wanted to make my own version of a regency stay. I wasn’t a big fan of having it without the sleeves, so I added some puffs at the sides. It ended up being a hybrid of a type of peasant blouse, but I quite liked it at the end.

I’d imagine this top going well with a pair of light wash denim jeans or shorts. As added accessories, some ‘straw’ details would work nicely- like a straw hat or a straw weaved bag. It’s a very summer girl- run through the prairies- type of look. This is the kind of outfit I’d definitely wear if I was invited to a picnic located in grassy field full of wildflowers.

There are some things worth noting about the construction of this top. I hadn’t come across the thought of the neckline being too low- since I added some ‘straps to the front in order to sew in the sleeves. When it’s fastened on, it does reveal a lot of your chest. I’m not that blessed in the ‘boobage’ area, but if you are- you are certainly showing off a lot. It’s still wearable as a top (since it is tres cute) however, I’d feel more comfortable wearing a white lace tank underneath to ensure my girls don’t jump out.

What I’m wearing:

• Top: Made by me (made out of thrifted cotton on the front and lining)
• Jeans: thrifted, altered by me
• Earrings: thrifted, (originally a bracelet but I made it into a necklace)