The Smocked Tunic in Lilac

Inspired by that old-school embroidery tradition, smocking, that is used to gather fabric, Claaridge + King created The Smocked Tunic. Their decidedly simpler stitching pattern evokes the look of smocking with five rows of lilac pleated stitches on each sleeve's cuff. Fashioned in a lilac easy-care poplin fabric, this is a slightly more fitted-style tunic that features a 2-inch-high Mandarin-style collar. Let this tunic's long sleeves fall to your wrists or inch them up if you desire, the elastic on the pleated stitching will secure them in place. While this fitted tunic runs true to size, if you possess a large bust and/or hips, we recommend you take the next size up. Lesli is 5'8" tall and is wearing a size small. 100% cotton. Machine-wash in cool water with like colors, using the gentle cycle. Shake out any wrinkles and hang to dry, or tumble-dry low and remove promptly. Iron, if desired on the cotton setting. Can be dry-cleaned.