What we have here is our newest favorite neckline, added to a brand classic. It fits just like our Picnic Top through the body, looser when true to size but lightly curved to define the waistline. It's a neckline we've spotted in vintage Hepburn films and Mad Men. We're lucky to have modern knit fabric now—zippers are no longer necessary!
This bateau neckline is simply a slotted opening from shoulder to shoulder. Elegantly drapes right across the collarbone. Sophisticated and smart.
The fabric of the top folds in at the neck to create a clean edge uncomplicated by added stitches. Smooth any fabric at the neckline inward if it goes astray while popping it over your head.
The fabric itself is milled in the USA, a quality medium weight jersey knit. A Rayon/Spandex blend, it has a silky sheen that's a wee bit dressier. Yarn-dyed heathered colors have a textured look and a soft hand.
Shaped with a little curve in the torso but designed to fit a little loose when true to size. Shirttail shaped hem. Falls to hip.
For this one, choose your size based on what you know about your shoulders. The neckline will appear strained/taut if you try on a size that is smaller than needed—you might simply need the next size up to have it drape nicely into place.
92% Rayon, 8% Spandex Made in the USA. USA-made fabric.
Hand wash or machine wash delicate cycle, cold water only. Lay flat to dry, warm iron or gentle steam if needed. Dry cleaning is also an option. Do not put in the dryer. Warm to hot water washing and machine drying will shrink your garment. Do not use bleach.
Meadow plant life is strategically placed along hem and sleeve during the cutting process, differing slightly per piece but each is cut to have similar lower edge placement—it's how the fabric is printed and requires extra thought to make. That plus its provenance (a digitally printed jersey imported from Europe) makes these tops a most special limited edition of our classic slim fitting top.
Neutral tones overall peppered with tiny amounts of saturated color. This top + brown shoes + some natural toned additional layers = sublime.
What is slim fit? Our "Slim" styles fit closer to the body fit than other styles. It's meant to be that way, for people that don't prefer the looser drape of our classic Picnic fit styles.
Has a silky hand and subtle sheen, medium weight and 4 way stretch.
Slim means arms fit close right up to shoulder (slides easily into jackets and sweaters, and fits closer to torso with a gentle hourglass curve at the waist. A great layering piece.
94 Viscose/4 Lycra Machine wash on delicate COLD or hand wash, air dry. Warm iron if needed. Do not put in dryer. Made in the USA of imported fabric.
This print is a casually sketched red floral on a cream field.
Keeping some of the best parts of a classic shirt—a back yoke, gathered detail at center back, the rounded shirttail hem—and styling it into an easy popover blouse. A semi-tailored look. Rounded neckline complements necklaces and scarves and 3/4 sleeves show off all of your favorite bracelets.
It's good at covering belly and/or tucking in, and hides most of the rear,but we don't think it's a tunic in the sense that it doesn't cover a lot of thigh.
This style is a popular one, so we make them using different fabrics of varying fibers both casual and fine, each season has new releases. See other listings for more.
Machine wash cold, air dry. Iron on cotton setting if desired. 100% Cotton, imported. Sewn in the USA.
A friendly combination of shirtings, a plaid and a dot. Both fabrics play well together, have similar weight and opacity. We had some fun pairing them up on the cutting table, and love the surprising balance that resulted.
The cotton plaid is yarn-dyed with a puckered texture, relaxed and easy to care for. The dots are a favorite fabric around our workshop—a cotton/linen blend with adorable tactile tufts known as "swiss dots". Natural yarn dyed threads have a varied, unbleached appearance.
Your top may be made to order. Allow appx. 2 weeks to sew it for you before it ships.
Keeping some of the best parts of a classic shirt—a back yoke, gathered detail at center back, the rounded shirttail hem—and styling it into an easy popover blouse. A semi-tailored look. Rounded neckline complements necklaces and scarves and 3/4 sleeves show off all of your favorite bracelets.
It's good at covering belly and/or tucking in, and hides most of the rear, it's not quite a tunic, though, in the sense that it doesn't cover a lot of thigh.
This blouse style is a popular one, so we make them using different fabrics of varying fibers both casual and fine, each season has new releases. Browse listings for other current choices.
Wear right after hanging dry for a beachy, casual vibe, or iron on cotton setting for a crisp look.
Machine wash cold, smooth out by hand while damp and hang to air dry. 80% Cotton, 20% Linen (dot) 100% Cotton (plaid) Sewn in the USA of imported fabric.
"Bud Vase": Cut flower arrangement in graphic black and white. Organic cotton print sleeve. Paired with Cotton/Spandex in heathered charcoal, medium weight jersey knit.
100% cotton sleeve. 95% Cotton 5% Spandex shell. Machine wash cold, air dry. Do not put in dryer. Warm iron if needed. Made in the USA of imported fabric.
About every signature tee:
You could say this tee has a "boyfriend fit", but don't think it's unisex, it's been designed for a woman's curves.
It's designed to drape loosely over the torso when worn true to size. It's not meant to fit snugly, but the rule of thumb is order down if you want some curves around the bust. If tight is how you roll, this is not the tee for you.
Thanks for loving National Picnic Signature Tees!Please read each listing for each tee's "personality". Fabric combinations can vary in weight, drape or hand. The variations are intentional—Signature Tees thrive on creative pairings of new fabrics each season.
New tees in the series are numbered so limited editions can be followed and catalogued as they come and go.
"Simpatico": Adjective. Gets along well with or goes well with another or others. A good name for the first signature top combo of 2020.
Compatible yarn-dyed plaid cotton shirting, but just on the right. On the left is a familiar blue swiss dot in 80/20 cotton/linen blend. So well matched in weight and palette that you'd think they were made for each other. Charcoal heather knit body.
100% cotton and 80/20 cotton/linen sleeves. 95% Cotton 5% Spandex shell. Machine wash cold, air dry. Do not put in dryer. Warm iron if needed. Made in the USA of imported fabric.
About every signature tee:
Signature Tees thrive on creative pairings of new fabrics each season, but it's the fit that is just as special. Not a generic tee shirt fit—they have been thoughtfully designed to fit women's figures, across a diverse range of body shapes and sizes.
It's designed to drape loosely over the torso when worn true to size, and not get stuck on the hips. Not meant to fit snugly; however, some women order a size down to show more curves through the bust area. Even then, it will still remain somewhat loose-fitting. So if tight is how you roll, this is not the tee for you.
Thanks for loving National Picnic Signature Tees!Please read each listing for each tee's "personality". Fabric combinations can vary in weight, drape or hand. The variations are intentional, adding interest and fun to the most popular style we make.
"Hit the Dimmer Switch": Easy on the eyes, this features the subtler fabric used in our unmatching "Simpatico" tee combo, for those who prefer their sleeves to match. Familiar blue swiss dot in 80/20 cotton/linen blend, on BOTH sleeves, matching. Charcoal heather knit body.
80/20 cotton/linen sleeves. 95% Cotton 5% Spandex shell. Machine wash cold, air dry. Do not put in dryer. Warm iron if needed. Made in the USA of imported fabric.
About every signature tee:
Signature Tees thrive on creative pairings of new fabrics each season, but it's the fit that is just as special. Not a generic tee shirt fit—they have been thoughtfully designed to fit women's figures, across a diverse range of body shapes and sizes.
It's designed to drape loosely over the torso when worn true to size, and not get stuck on the hips. Not meant to fit snugly; however, some women order a size down to show more curves through the bust area. Even then, it will still remain somewhat loose-fitting. So if tight is how you roll, this is not the tee for you.
Thanks for loving National Picnic Signature Tees!Please read each listing for each tee's "personality". Fabric combinations can vary in weight, drape or hand. The variations are intentional, adding interest and fun to the most popular style we make.
