Inverted Box Pleat Button-Up Blouse
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Room To Move, Without Looking Shapeless
You put it on, glance in the mirror, and you're done.
No tugging.
No smoothing.

A single pleat at the front gives the fabric somewhere to go instead of letting it hang straight and flat.
It releases extra room through the middle while keeping the overall shape relaxed and intentional.
That's the difference between roomy and shapeless.
The lapel collar and structured cuffs add just enough definition to keep the relaxed silhouette looking polished.
A Cold-Weather Layer Women Keep Coming Back To
✓ Room without losing your shape
The relaxed body gives you comfortable space through the middle, while the center-front pleat releases fullness so the fabric falls naturally instead of hanging flat.

✓ A pleat that changes the whole fit
The inverted pleat opens beneath the button placket, giving the lower half of the blouse extra movement without making the entire top look oversized.

✓ Polished where it matters
The notched lapel collar, oversized wood-tone buttons and wide cuffs give the relaxed shape more structure around the neckline and sleeves.

✓ Easy to dress up or down
Wear it with everyday jeans or relaxed trousers for slower days, then pair it with more polished pieces when you want to dress it up for lunch or dinner.

SIZE US BUST WEIGHT LENGTH S 4–6 34–36.5 130–155 25.5 M 8–10 36.5–38 145–170 26 L 12–14 38–40.5 170–195 26.5 XL 16–18 40.5–43 185–210 27 2XL 20–22 43–45 200–230 27.5 3XL 24–26 45–47.5 215–250 28
- 1 x Relaxed Pleated Lapel Blouse
- Center-front inverted pleat
- Notched lapel collar
- Three oversized wood-tone buttons
- Wide banded cuffs
- Relaxed A-line silhouette
- Matte linen-look polyester fabric
Frequently asked questions
Will this cling through the middle?
The blouse is designed with a relaxed body rather than a close-fitting silhouette. The center-front pleat releases additional fullness through the lower portion of the blouse so the fabric has room to fall naturally.
Will the loose fit make me look shapeless?
The blouse is intentionally relaxed, but the shape isn't completely unstructured. The front pleat controls where the extra fullness is released, while the lapel collar and wide cuffs add definition around the neckline and sleeves.
What exactly does the front pleat do?
The inverted pleat begins beneath the button placket and opens toward the hem. This allows the fabric to spread and move through the lower half of the blouse instead of hanging completely flat.
Does it button all the way down?
No. The blouse has a half-placket design with three oversized wood-tone buttons at the upper front.
What is the fabric made from?
The blouse is made from polyester with a matte, woven linen-look texture.
Does the fabric actually look like linen?
It has a visible cross-hatched woven texture designed to give the surface a linen-inspired appearance while the confirmed material itself is polyester.
Specifications
- Style: Relaxed lapel blouse
- Fit: Relaxed, softly A-line silhouette
- Front detail: Center-front inverted box pleat
- Closure: Half placket with 3 oversized buttons
- Collar: Notched lapel collar
- Sleeves: Long, fuller sleeves with wide banded cuffs
- Hem: Gently curved hem
- Material: Polyester
- Texture: Woven linen-look cross-hatch texture
- Finish: Matte
- Button detail: Wood-tone finish
Runs true to size. If you prefer a looser layer, size up one. Garment measures 3–5 inches larger than the body measurement — that is the ease that lets it layer.
Shipping & Returns
- Free shipping on every US order — no minimum
- Dispatched within 24 hours (business days)
- US delivery in 5–7 business days after dispatch, with tracking
- 30 days at home — if it is not right, send it back within 30 days. We pay the return shipping and email you a prepaid label.
- Returns go to our US returns address in Cranbury, NJ
Questions? Email support@nodestrumglobal.com — a person replies within 24 hours, Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm ET.