Story

The Delphine (aka the shirt-length sister to the Celeste Dress) is the epitome of the statement top. The straight, boxy cut of the top is super flattering and just unassuming enough to draw attention to the Delphine's main attraction: the sleeves. Constructed by sewing a circle-shaped piece of fabric onto a regular sleeve, the sleeves demand attention (but not, you know, too much attention). The keyhole on the back of the shirt is cinched at the top with a vintage mother-of-pearl button and is just long enough to be dramatic, but not too long that you have to go out of your way to find suitable undergarments. And the slightly cropped nature of the Delphine makes it a perfect pairing with high-waisted pants like our Henri Pants, but it isn't too cropped that you can't tuck it in either.

Design Details

• Main fabric: 100% khadi cotton
• Designed, cut, and sewn in Arkansas, USA
• Boxy, slightly cropped silhouette
• Three-quarter length sleeves with ruffled hem
• Keyhole back with vintage mother-of-pearl button closure
• Measures 21" long
• Hand wash cold, line dry, warm iron as needed (learn more about garment care here)

Materials

This top is made of handloom fabric woven by hand in India. Handloom was the way basically all fabric was made from the dawn of time until the invention of electricity and modern milling techniques; it requires a high level of skill and craftsmanship, using the same techniques that were used centuries ago. The handloom process uses zero electricity, and the industry employs many skilled workers in rural areas of India where other jobs are scarce, making handloom super sustainable in addition to being breathtakingly beautiful. (Read more about handloom on our blog here.)

This particular fabric is made of 100% khadi (i.e., handspun) cotton. It's a soft, textured, midweight fabric, good for winter layering but breathable for warmer days. The fabric has a true black base with white threads forming the grid pattern; it pairs excellently with darker denim, jewel tones, and black.

In addition to the fabric, this style uses 100% organic cotton thread, one vintage mother-of-pearl button, and organic cotton labels.

Fit

Take a look at our Size Guide to find your size.

The Delphine is most fitted in the bust area, so use your bust measurement when determining your size. If your bust measurement falls in between sizes, I recommended sizing up.

Alyssa is wearing a size Small and is 5'8" with a 35" bust, 26" waist, and 37" hip.