Review on Women'S V-Neck Blouse With Mesh Panel, 3/4 Bell Sleeves, And Loose Fit From LookbookStore by Dominique Robinson

I ordered this blouse based on other's reviews , to wear to a baby shower. Even though the color was called "Light Blue" the photo looked more like a light aqua and when I compared it to the other light blue blouse in the color selection, it was clearly not the same color in both photos. I was planning to wear it with black & aqua crop pants and strappy black sandals. Unfortunately, the photo is off. This is a true light blue. But no worries - I can pair it with plain black crops. On to the fit. I wear a 16-18 or a 1X-2X. I wear a 16-1X in fitted Lane Bryant tops and 18-2X in tee shirts because i like them loose. This blouse fits true to size for me in XXL. It's even slightly loose so I may have to put a couple darts in the back. It is boxy and meant to be tucked in, so again, I will take it in on the sides just a little bit so I can wear it out. I have not washed it yet, but based on the other reviews I will follow directions and HAND WASH - HANG TO DRY. I can't stress this enough. As a seamstress, it is important to care for your clothing by treating the fabric accordingly. There are no short cuts. If it says HAND WASH, then just hand wash it. It is wrong to give a low review because the reviewer did not follow care directions. So I guess you're wondering why I didn't just sew up a blouse for this special occasion? I liked the detail on the sleeves and realized it would have taken too much time to create. I have a problem with time. I just don't have enough of it. But all in all, I like this blouse with a few alterations. It did not have a smell as some reviewers wrote. It's classy and chic and just what I was looking for.