Desiree Velvet Lace Twist Front V-Neck Blouse

The Desiree velvet lace twist front V-neck blouse knots two velvet bust panels together at the underbust and runs a scalloped lace panel from that twist straight down to the hem. Read this first: the sleeves are sheer lace along their whole length, and bare arm skin shows through them.

The color is a dark chocolate brown, deep and warm and coffee-toned. The velvet nap catches a lighter bronze where the light hits it and reads close to black in shadow, but it is genuinely brown, not burgundy and not plum. The lace runs a shade lighter and warmer than the velvet. The body is fitted, with the velvet stretched smooth across the front and soft gathering at both side waists and under the bust where the twist pulls it in. The hem sits at the natural waist to just below it, above the hip.

Key features

• Twist knot at the center front — the two velvet bust panels gather and cross at the underbust, drawing the fabric in at the narrowest point.
• Lace in four places — the full sheer sleeves, a vertical scalloped panel down the center front, the eyelash edging on both sides of the V, and the back neckband.
• Deep V neckline — it reaches to roughly the underbust where the twist gathers it, so it shows the full center chest and the inner edge of the bust. Collarless at the front, with a low stand-up band at the back neck.
• Sheer floral lace sleeves — transparent from the shoulder point to the wrist on this velvet lace blouse. The velvet body panels are fully opaque, and the center-front lace panel is semi-sheer over the stomach.
• Delicate by design — the fine open lace and eyelash edging snag easily, so keep it clear of rings, watches and rough bag straps.

Specifications

• Material: Velvet and lace, polyester dominant. Regular thickness, slightly stretchy.
• Color: Brown. A dark chocolate brown that photographs close to black in low light.
• Pattern: Plain velvet body with a floral lace. Woven in, not printed on.
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL.
• Fit: Fitted.
• Fastening: Pull-on, no fastening. No zip, buttons, hooks or ties anywhere, including the back.
• Care: Hand wash cold with like colors. Do not bleach. Dry flat. Iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
• Size guide: Full measurements for every size are in the size chart on this page.

FAQ

Will my bra show?
In places, yes. The sleeves are sheer lace for their full length and the V is deep enough to expose the center chest, so a strap or band can be seen. A strapless bra, or one in a matching brown, is the tidiest option.

Is it really brown, or is it black?
It is brown. A deep, warm chocolate brown that lifts to bronze where light catches the nap and darkens close to black in shadow. That shift is why it can look near-black in a photograph taken in low light.

Is the skirt shown included?
No. The crushed velvet skirt in some frames is a separate garment in a lighter shade and is not part of this listing. You receive the blouse only.

How do I care for it?
Hand wash cold with like colors, do not bleach, dry flat, iron inside out, do not dry clean. The lace is fine and catches easily, so wash it on its own or inside a mesh bag.

Free tracked shipping on every order. Orders are processed within 1–3 business days and delivered within 6–9 business days to the US, UK, Canada and Australia — 7–12 days in total. You'll receive a tracking link by email as soon as your order ships.

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