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Review on Stylish Summer Ruffle Shirts For Women: AlvaQ Casual Chiffon Blouse With Short Sleeves And V-Neckline by Jose Ballard

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very pretty light-weight top, perfect for summer; loose fit & quite sheer + flattering.

This is a really cute, very light-weight and sheer top. Not really a tank top, as it has short, fluttery cap sleeves and a gathered neckline. I wear a size 14, 38DD and usually order size L or XL in tops depending on the type of fabric. I decided to go with a size XXL in this top since there is little to no stretch, and it appeared to be a rather delicate fabric and I wanted a loose floaty fit. I chose the brown which is more of a rust color in my opinion -- very pretty. I like the sleeves; there is a charming ruffle in addition to the double layered flouncy style. The neckline is gathered all the way around and the fabric falls is soft, graceful folds. The neckline dips down into a fairly low v, but it can be tied for a less open look (the ties look like a drawstring, but they don't function to adjust the gathers). The top has a generous but not oversized fit and since the fabric is so thin and light, there is no bulk at all. It feels very airy and will be nice to wear on a hot summer day. The length is good, extending to the lower hip and covering my rear.I was a bit surprised at some of the responses in the Q&A section -- someone asked if this top is sheer, and the answers were 'no', or 'not really'. That may be true of some colors, but the top I received is VERY sheer, and I will definitely be wearing a cami underneath. I don't mind at all as I expected this. The pictures in the product description show the model wearing the brown top with white shorts and they are very visible underneath + it is easy to see through the sleeves. I think this is a lovely top that is well made with attention to detail; I would love to have it in a couple of other colors. The fabric current price of $20.99 seems very reasonable but there is also a coupon available for another 15% off right now.

Pros
  • Comfortable to wear - Made from lightweight and breathable chiffon material, this blouse is comfortable to wear even on hot summer days
Cons
  • The ruffles may catch and snag on objects, leading to damage or tearing of the shirt