Currently, if you want this top in black, I'll sew it to order with 100% cotton knit. All other colors are the brand's usual Ecovero knits. Read on for more details. —Betsy, designer/maker, National Picnic
This top is almost identical to a popular cuffed version (found here), which has its own fans who like covering most of the upper arm. The designer herself prefers a shorter sleeve, more like a fitted tee—and here it is.
This top also fits just like our Picnic Top through the body, looser when true to size but lightly curved to define the waistline.
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.
Made with sustainability-minded Ecovero™ Viscose. ECOVERO™ fibers have been certified with the EU Ecolabel as meeting high environmental standards throughout their life cycle: from raw material extraction to production, distribution and disposal.
CLEANING NOTES Best care:Hand wash or machine wash delicate cycle, cold water. Smooth it out with hands, laying flat to dry. Wrinkling fallsout with movement as it's worn. If you prefer ironing, It's OK to pass a steaming iron gently over surface if needed, garment turned inside out. Other acceptable care: Dry cleaning is also an option. Processes to avoid: Do not put in the dryer, or use warm or hot water, it will shrink your garment (mostly in length but also a little in width).Do not use bleach.
Black: 100% Cotton knit. Made in the USA from Japanese-milled fabric.
All other colors: 92% Ecovero™ Viscose (a type of rayon) and 8% Spandex. Made in the USA of USA-made fabric.