{"product_id":"lace-lightweight-button-up-cardigan","title":"WowStore.live Ivory Cream Broderie Anglaise Eyelet Round Neck Button-Up Long Sleeve Top with Flared Bell Cuffs, Slightly Cropped","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEyelet charm that photographs like a daydream\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ivory broderie anglaise button-up top with a round neckline, full-length button placket, and softly flared bell cuffs. The eyelet embroidery covers the fabric with delicate cut-out floral patterns that let light pass through in a way flat prints simply cannot replicate. This is not a cardigan in the layering-over sense — it is a standalone top that layers beautifully because of its light weight and open embroidery, not despite it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe slightly cropped hem sits at or just above the hip, making it an ideal tuck-in or tie-front piece depending on the bottom half. The bell cuffs are a considered design detail that lifts the top from everyday to quietly special — visible below jacket sleeves, flattering when pushed to three-quarter length, and elegant when worn fully extended with the buttons fastened at the wrist. Ivory as a colour sits warmer than white and more neutral than cream, pairing equally well with denim, linen, and tailored fabrics for a full range of seasonal looks. The eyelet openwork means the top breathes freely in warm weather while the long sleeves provide lightweight sun coverage, making it a genuinely practical as well as beautiful piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the woman who builds a wardrobe around textures rather than patterns — who reaches for something with surface interest without reaching for something loud. She appreciates craft: cut-work embroidery, bell cuffs, buttons that are actually interesting rather than purely functional afterthoughts. She holds flowers on a balcony and knows how the light will sit through eyelet fabric. She is aware of how she appears to the world and makes deliberate choices accordingly, without being self-conscious or performative about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe has enough plain blouses. What she wants is something with the easy wearability of a classic button-front but with a detail level that makes people ask where it is from. This top answers that question before it is even asked, through the quality of its construction and the specificity of its design choices at the cuff and placket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCloser look\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllover broderie anglaise eyelet embroidery on ivory ground fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound neckline with clean, flat-lying finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-length button placket with small, tonal buttons throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftly flared bell cuffs with button fastening at the wrist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly cropped hem that falls at or just above the natural hip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight, semi-structured fabric that holds shape without being stiff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIvory tone that coordinates with denim, linen, tailoring, and florals across all seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFabric and feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe broderie anglaise embroidery is worked on a firm but lightweight cotton-blend base. The cut-out eyelet motifs are cleanly finished with no fraying edges, and the embroidery sits raised enough to be tactile underhand without adding visual bulk. The fabric is breathable and cool against the skin, making it appropriate for warm seasons while the long sleeves and full length provide sun coverage. The ivory base reads warm in natural light and neutral under artificial light, behaving as a versatile tonal anchor for both cool and warm colour palettes in the rest of the outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bell cuffs have a subtle internal structure that keeps them from collapsing or pulling up the arm through wear, and the button placket lies flat without gaping between fastenings. The overall hand of the fabric is smooth and slightly crisp fresh from the wash, softening pleasantly with repeated wearing and maintaining its shape through multiple machine wash cycles without distortion of the eyelet embroidery pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFit and silhouette\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe round neckline sits at a modest height, making this top appropriate for professional settings as well as casual ones. The body is semi-fitted — not body-conscious, but not shapeless either. The slightly cropped hem makes it a natural tuck-in candidate for high-waisted bottoms or can be left untucked to float above a low-rise jean. The bell cuffs add volume at the wrist that balances a more fitted lower half visually. Order true to size. The top runs consistent with standard sizing — size up if you prefer additional room across the shoulder or chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStyling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe front-facing option: tucked into high-waisted light-wash denim jeans with the top two buttons left open and the cuffs fully fastened for a polished casual look — add simple gold jewellery and clean white or tan footwear. For a botanical Sunday look: pair with a floaty midi skirt in a soft print — wildflower or watercolour — and flat leather sandals, letting the ivory of the top anchor and calm the pattern below it. For a smarter context: tuck into tailored wide-leg trousers in oatmeal or stone and add a tan leather belt — the eyelet top reads as a textured blouse here and the look becomes workwear-adjacent with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOccasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpring and summer casual dressing, brunches, farmers markets, outdoor events, garden parties, and smart-casual workplaces. The broderie anglaise detail is present enough to lift any look but contained enough not to compete with occasion-specific dressing. It also photographs beautifully in natural light, which matters when the look deserves to be remembered as well as worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMachine wash on a gentle cycle at 30 degrees using a mild detergent. Wash inside out to preserve the eyelet embroidery texture. Do not tumble dry at high heat — lay flat or hang to air dry. Cool iron from the reverse side to avoid flattening the raised broderie anglaise embroidery. Do not bleach or use harsh chemical treatments. Store flat or folded to avoid distorting the bell cuffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe wow detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bell cuffs deliver a disproportionately large visual return for their size. Visible below the sleeve of a blazer, they signal that the piece underneath is more considered than a plain shirt. Pushed to three-quarter length and left slightly loose, they read romantic and relaxed. Fully fastened at the wrist, they read precise and intentional. One cuff shape, three entirely different styling registers — all accessible without changing anything except how deliberately you fasten a single button.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConscious fashion\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e5% of every WowStore order funds a cause you choose — clean water, education, or healthcare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOur promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop with confidence: free EU delivery on orders over €69 and 30-day returns on every order, with no complications and no conditions applied.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WowStore.live","offers":[{"title":"Ivory \/ S","offer_id":52746352034120,"sku":"100100648674288","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ivory \/ M","offer_id":52746352066888,"sku":"100100648675336","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ivory \/ L","offer_id":52746352099656,"sku":"100100648676701","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ivory \/ XL","offer_id":52746352132424,"sku":"100100648677670","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/9042\/8232\/files\/lace-lightweight-button-up-cardiganwow-store-8774188.jpg?v=1774406324","url":"https:\/\/wowstore.live\/products\/lace-lightweight-button-up-cardigan","provider":"Wow Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}