61-7 Blouse with lapels and French cuffs (**) – sizes 34-46

This blouse is a real staple for any closet and can be combined with anything. The blouse is fitted by darts and the shape of the front and back, it has a lapel collar, 7/8-length sleeves and a patch breast pocket. The lapel collar is a particularly nice way to work an elegant and versatile blouse. The "lapel" is also called a turn-up or flap, and is the top front edge of the blouse turned outward, so to speak. The collar runs around the neck and is connected to the lapel by a seam that always points downward.French cuffs are the most elegant form of shirt cuffs on men. Here, with 7/8 sleeves, they are a real eye-catcher for the blouse. With the French cuff, buttonholes take the place of buttons in other cuffs - the sleeves are then connected with cuff knots or cuff links. If you don't have any at home: you can quickly find them at men's outfitters or in any department stores. You can also find wonderful cufflinks in vintage stores - as in our styling example.