The quintessential dark academia blouse - sharp tailoring, romantic volume, and a silhouette that belongs in a candlelit library.
The Dark in Love Dark Academia Striped Puff-Sleeve Blouse is a dark academia essential that balances structured tailoring with gothic romanticism. Subtle pinstripes in blue and dark blue create a classic scholarly foundation, while a structured pointed collar with layered ruffle placket detailing adds a dramatic, feminine edge. Short puff sleeves with gathered volume bring romantic flair, and a flared ruffle hem creates a dramatic peplum-like shape that defines the waist beautifully. Button-front fastening completes the polished, tailored finish. A dark academia blouse that works as hard in the lecture hall as it does at an alternative evening event.
Collar: Structured pointed collar with layered ruffle placket detailing
Sleeves: Short puff sleeves with gathered volume
Hem: Flared ruffle hem for a dramatic peplum-like shape
Fastening: Button-front for a clean, tailored finish
Sizing varies a great deal, not only between manufacturers but also between different styles from the same manufacturer. We try and give you as much information as we can on the product descriptions. If we feel a particular style runs on the tight side, we'll let you know on the listing. You can then use the guide below to get a better idea of what size to choose. If you need any help or advise, just drop us an email or fill in the contact us form. You can also shop by Ladies Size here.
I unfortunately had an issue with my item (the wrong size garment had been put in the Dark in Love bag by the manufacturer) however the customer service team was super helpful, thank you so so much! Will definitely be purchasing from here again :)
First time shopping with Kate's Clothing, and I will likely be back: staff (or may be the AI, who knows) is really on top of questions asked about the products - I wanted to know the fiber composition and got a very precise response fairly quickly. Check out was painless despite me refusing to use PayPal or other tools, and shipping was pretty quick too. The only thing I noticed, was that the plastic bag the item was wrapped in had been reused multiple times - I'm not mad about it, we have too much plastic anyway, it's just something I noticed (and not in a negative way).
Over all I had a very good experience and am happy to recommend shopping here.
Checked in in the question section to find out about the fiber composition and got a quick and precise response, very much appreciated!
Ordered the cardigan and delivery was pretty quick, packaged reasonably. The cardigan fits loose, which ich fantastic. The sleeves are a fraction too long in relation to the rest, but that works for me, and I love the thumb holes. The quality of the knit is great, and the finish is also pretty good - no loose threads or anything.
Over all very good value for money and I can happily recommend it.
