Named for the Left Bank of the City, the Rive Gauche is a silk ruffle blouse built to move through a whole day and most of a calendar. Buttoned to the top, the smocked collar is prim and architectural. Open to a V, the same blouse goes to dinner.
At a glance
Style: high neck silk blouse with a smocked collar, ruffled bib, and full balloon sleeves gathered at the cuff
Fabric: Available in both stretch silk charmeuse and 100% Crepe de Chine silk
Prints: Art Deco, Ivory; Arbor Romance, Salmon; Batik, Emerald
Solids: Ivory, Black, Ice
Sizes: US 0 to 12
Price: $398
1. At the office, in Ivory
Solid Ivory, the Liberté Pant in black, a pointed heel. The ruffle delivers surprise and personality all on its own.
2. After dark, in Batik Emerald
Collar open, with the Liberté Pant. The rich green silk paired with black or brown is a complete outfit.
3. On a Saturday, in Ice or Art Deco
Straight-leg denim, a half tuck, sleeves pushed up. Or trade the jeans for the Liberté Pant in brown, and the look goes from market to lunch. Shop now
4. To a long lunch, in Arbor Romance
The Salmon print with the Loumarin Skirt in white for day, or in black when lunch turns into dinner.
5. When the invitation says cocktail, in Black
Matte black silk, the Liberté Pant in black. The ruffle and the full sleeve give it shape, so it's dressed up without being a dress.
Questions, answered
What do you wear with a silk ruffle blouse?
Keep the bottom half simple in shape: tailored trousers like the Liberté Pant in black, plum or brown, straight jeans, or the Loumarin Skirt in black or white, which goes with every colorway.
Can you wear a ruffle blouse to work?
Yes. In solid Ivory or Black with black trousers, the Rive Gauche reads as polished as a suit jacket.
How does it fit?
The fit is roomy and generous. Take your usual size and be ready to luxuriate in the silk.
How do you care for a silk blouse?
Cold water hand wash and lie flat to dry, or dry clean. With cold water washing, the silk relaxes into a softer, more matte finish. Dry cleaning preserves the original lustre.
