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Banker stripes washed denim-effect blouse product image (primary)
Front view of a light washed denim-effect button-up blouse with narrow vertical white pinstripes, a classic shirt collar, hidden front placket, three-quarter sleeves with gathered elastic cuffs, and a slightly curved hem visible over the pants.

Icône

Banker Stripes Washed Denim-Effect Blouse

CA$69.00CAD
In Stock

This women's blouse features a loose fit with a washed denim-effect finish and narrow vertical pinstripes. It is made from lightweight TENCEL lyocell fabric, with an open V shirt collar, a trompe-l'oeil buttoned placket, and three-quarter length puff sleeves with elasticized cuffs. Suitable for casual or smart-casual wear, the blouse provides breathable comfort and a relaxed silhouette.

Material
TENCEL™ lyocell cellulose fibres
Gender
female
Style
casual, smart-casual, relaxed-fit, classic
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Color

Baby Blue

Size

SMALLMEDIUMLARGE
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Specifications

Lightweight and flowy blouse with banker stripes and denim effect, featuring a loose fit and short puff sleeves.

TENCEL lyocell fabric, loose fit, open V collar, trompe-l'oeil buttoned placket, short puff sleeves

Material
TENCEL™ lyocell cellulose fibres
Style
casual, smart-casual, relaxed-fit, classic
Occasion
casual, work, weekend
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

  • Lightweight and flowy TENCEL lyocell fabric
  • Banker stripe pattern
  • Washed denim-effect finish
  • Loose, relaxed fit
  • Open V shirt collar
  • Trompe-l'oeil buttoned placket (decorative faux buttons)
  • Short puff sleeves
  • Made from TENCEL lyocell cellulose fibres
  • Denim-inspired look without the weight of real denim

Product Insights

This blouse delivers the look of a light wash denim shirt in a breathable, cooling, and wrinkle-shedding TENCEL lyocell fabric that outperforms cotton in moisture wicking and warmth-weather comfort, yet its loose, fluid drape with puff sleeves requires pairing with fitted bottoms and downsizing for a tailored fit, all at a price significantly lower than comparable pure-lyocell options while supporting sustainable closed-loop production.

Verified claims

Breathability
30% more breathable and 50% better moisture wicking than cotton
Cooling
Slight cooling sensation on skin via micro-conditioner effect
Wrinkle release
Resists deep wrinkles; creases straighten under fabric's own weight
Material
100% TENCEL lyocell made with closed-loop, EU Ecolabel, FSC certified.
Care
Cold wash and line drying reduce energy and extend garment life.
Sizing
For a tailored fit, order one size smaller than usual.
Silhouette balance
The blouse's fluid drape and puff sleeves pair best with fitted bottoms for balance.
Styling
Clean tuck into high-waisted bottoms; versatile with trousers, skirts, shorts, or jeans.
Tuck fit
Tucks flat against the waistband without gaping or puckering.
Price vs competitors
At $69, it undercuts all researched pure-lyocell blouses by $20-$97.
Warm-weather performance
30% more breathable than cotton and wicks moisture 50% better, with a cooling touch.
Fit versatility
Loose fit by design; sizing down yields a tailored look.
Sustainability
TENCEL lyocell uses FSC-certified wood and a 99.8% closed-loop process.
Color
Baby Blue color simulates a light wash denim shade.
Trompe-l'oeil placket
Trompe-l'oeil placket buttons are purely decorative.

Product record

Title
Banker Stripes Washed Denim-Effect Blouse
Brand
Icône
Price
69 CAD
Availability
In stock

Deep Research

How it compares to similarly priced blouses

  • Encircled's Gather Blouse, also made of TENCEL Lyocell (with a high-twist finish), carries an original price of $166 CAD — more than double the Icône blouse — confirming that $69 CAD for a 100% TENCEL button-up sits well below the market ceiling for this natural fibre in Canadian retail.
  • MUJI's $59.90 CAD Lyocell Blend Half-Sleeve Blouse uses an 82% lyocell / 18% recycled polyester blend, whereas the Icône blouse appears to be pure TENCEL lyocell for $9 more — a cleaner fibre composition with no synthetic content, yielding better moisture management and a softer hand feel over the day.
  • Contemporaine's satiny banker-stripe shirt is priced at $89 CAD but made from recycled plastic bottles (synthetic), a less breathable, heat-trapping material beside the Icône blouse's natural TENCEL lyocell — with the $20 savings going to a more skin-kind fibre.
  • The Parker & Rowe Tencel Blouse, also 100% lyocell, regularly sells for $89 CAD — $20 above the Icône blouse — making the $69 price a 22% discount against a like-for-like fabric from a comparable retailer.

Styling the puff sleeves and V-neckline

  • Pairing the blouse with a bias-cut slip skirt exploits the contrast between the puff sleeves’ structure and the skirt’s fluid movement; the TENCEL lyocell’s own lightness harmonizes with the skirt to create a date‑night outfit that reads intentional rather than studied.
  • With tailored shorts—especially high-waisted styles with a clean waistband—the short puff sleeves and breathable Lyocell keep the look airy, while the short length visually elongates the legs beneath the loose-fit top, a reliable warm-weather formula that avoids the baggy trap.
  • Because the buttoned placket is purely decorative with no functional opening, the front of the blouse lays flat when tucked into high‑rise bottoms—eliminating the gaping and puckering that real button closures can create against a dense waistband, a subtle advantage for achieving a polished look.
  • Tucked fully into high-waisted wide-leg trousers, the open V-collar creates a lengthening line and the puff sleeves inject structural interest that transforms the banker stripes and denim‑effect print into a sharp office outfit—the trousers’ structure counters the sleeve volume and keeps the silhouette crisp.
  • Pairing the blouse with high-waisted straight-leg jeans and tucking the front flat—made possible by the non-functional trompe-l’oeil placket—defines the waist and offsets the puff sleeve volume without adding extra bulk around the midsection, a classic styling move for voluminous-sleeved tops.

Sustainability of TENCEL lyocell

  • Lenzing's biorefinery process converts wood into pulp for the blouse's fabric with 100% utilization — the remaining wood constituents become bioenergy and biobased co-products, making the raw material stage energy self-sufficient and waste-free.
  • The fiber holds the EU Ecolabel (license AT/016/001), confirming that the blouse's raw material meets strict lifecycle environmental criteria — from reduced hazardous substance use to minimized impact across production, use, and disposal.
  • TENCEL™ lyocell is manufactured in a closed-loop system that recovers 99.8% of the NMMO solvent, so the blouse's fluid drape comes from a process that generates near-zero chemical waste and avoids the high water consumption typical of conventional viscose production.
  • TENCEL™ lyocell fibers are TÜV Austria certified as biodegradable and compostable, so when this blouse reaches the end of its usable life the cellulose material can safely return to nature rather than accumulating as synthetic microfiber waste.
  • The wood used for the blouse's lyocell is sourced exclusively from FSC- or PEFC-certified or controlled forests, so the fabric supports responsible forest management and does not contribute to deforestation of ancient or endangered forests.
  • The lyocell production process is significantly less resource-intensive than conventional viscose, eliminating the toxic xanthation step and reducing overall chemical use, so opting for this blouse directly supports a cleaner textile manufacturing method.

How TENCEL lyocell feels in warm weather

  • The long, smooth fibers of TENCEL lyocell give the blouse a fluid, silk-like drape that falls away from the body rather than clinging; when creases do appear after sitting or packing, they are soft and relaxed like fine linen — and these release with body heat or a quick steam, so the blouse looks polished through a day of meetings or travel.
  • Lyocell fibers are structured to allow air to circulate freely, and one independent wear-trial found lyocell about 30% more breathable than cotton yarns — meaning this blouse actively prevents that sticky, trapped-heat feeling even on the hottest days.
  • TENCEL lyocell’s super-smooth fiber surface creates a slight cooling sensation against the skin — often described as a 'micro-conditioner' effect — because it draws heat away from the body while remaining dry to the touch, making this blouse feel immediately cooler when you slip it on in summer.
  • TENCEL lyocell wicks moisture away from the skin 50% more effectively than cotton, so even on a stifling commute or outdoor lunch, the blouse stays dry to the touch rather than turning damp and heavy.

Image Analysis

3 images
Banker stripes washed denim-effect blouse product image (primary)
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Product

Front view of a light washed denim-effect button-up blouse with narrow vertical white pinstripes, a classic shirt collar, hidden front placket, three-quarter sleeves with gathered elastic cuffs, and a slightly curved hem visible over the pants.

  • Overall silhouetteRelaxed, loose-fitting button-up blouse shown on a model from the front, draping over the torso with a softly curved hem that falls over the top of the pants.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.09 · w 0.72 · h 0.72 (high)
  • Fabric and finishLightweight woven fabric with a washed denim appearance and a soft, slightly faded finish visible across the surface.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (medium)
  • Pattern detailNarrow vertical white pinstripes running continuously down the front panels and sleeves.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (high)
  • Collar and necklineSmall classic shirt collar with an open V-shaped neckline; top button area is open and the front placket appears to be a covered or narrow hidden style.
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Sleeve styleThree-quarter length sleeves that gather into a narrow elasticized cuff creating a slight puff at the cuff.
    2 regionsx 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.32 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.28 · w 0.26 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Hem detailSlightly rounded lower hem with visible topstitching along the edge.
    1 regionx 0.23 · y 0.64 · w 0.54 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Visible fastenersFront button placket present but buttons are not visually prominent, suggesting a narrow or partially concealed placket.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.20 · w 0.24 · h 0.54 (medium)

Other

Studio shot featuring a model wearing the blouse with sunglasses and hoop earrings, neutral backdrop and soft directional lighting from the left creating a faint shadow on the right.

  • Model and stylingFemale model shown from head to upper thighs wearing large dark rectangular sunglasses and medium hoop earrings; left hand is placed in the pants pocket while the right hand rests at the side.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.62 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Visible accessoriesOversized dark sunglasses covering the eyes and metal hoop earrings visible on both ears.
    2 regionsx 0.29 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.08 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Pants visibleLight-colored pants visible from the waist downward, providing contrast with the blouse at the hem.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Background and lightingPlain neutral off-white background with soft directional studio lighting that casts a faint shadow on the right side of the image.

Colors

light washed denim blue· main bodywhite· pinstripes#EDF1F3
Banker stripes washed denim-effect blouse product image 2
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Product

Rear view of a long, relaxed-fit light washed denim-effect blouse with vertical thin pinstripes, three-quarter sleeves with turned cuffs, and a soft shirt collar; worn by a model so the blouse drapes naturally and covers the hips.

  • Overall silhouetteLoose, longline blouse seen from the back with a gently curved hem that extends to cover the hips.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.68 (high)
  • CollarSoft, classic shirt collar visible from the rear neckline with a short back yoke seam beneath it.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.08 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high)
  • SleevesThree-quarter length sleeves ending in turned cuffs with visible seam details; sleeves are slightly gathered where cuff meets sleeve.
    2 regionsx 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Fabric patternVery light vertical pinstripe pattern with narrow white stripes on a washed light-blue background visible across the back and sleeves.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.68 (high)
  • Hem and seam finishCurved hem with visible topstitching along the bottom edge and seam lines along the shoulders and side panels.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Drape and fit detailBack shows a relaxed drape with soft vertical fall and slight shaping from shoulder seams; no visible back pleat or center seam.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.56 (high)

Other

Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a plain light background with soft shadowing; model wears sunglasses and hoop earrings and beige trousers are partially visible.

  • Shot compositionCentered vertical composition showing the model from head to mid-thigh against an even, light-colored background with a soft right-side shadow.
  • Model accessoriesModel wears large hoop earrings and black rectangular sunglasses visible in the upper-left area of the image.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Visible lower garmentLight beige or off-white wide-leg trousers visible below the blouse hem.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.82 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Skin and hand positionModel's left arm hangs naturally at the side with the left hand partially visible; right hand rests near the hip with bracelets and rings visible.
    2 regionsx 0.20 · y 0.64 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.66 · w 0.10 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft frontal lighting with a subtle shadow cast to the right of the model, no harsh highlights.

Colors

washed light blue· blouse basewhite pinstripes· pinstripes#F1F2F3
Banker stripes washed denim-effect blouse product image 3
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Product

Light washed, long-sleeve blouse with a soft drape, narrow vertical stripes, point collar, angled front placket, and gathered cuffed sleeves; front hem is partially tucked into the model's pants.

  • Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting, hip-length blouse with a relaxed, slightly boxy torso and a straight hem that is partially tucked at the front.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Collar and necklineClassic point collar with an open V neckline; top of button placket visible running down center front.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Sleeve constructionThree-quarter length sleeves ending in a gathered/cuffed band with visible seam and slight puff at the cuff.
    2 regionsx 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceLight, soft drape fabric with a washed denim effect and very narrow vertical stripes visible across the torso and sleeves.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.14 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Front placket detailCenter front placket visible; buttons are not prominent and may be small or concealed behind the placket.Partial
    1 regionx 0.42 · y 0.14 · w 0.16 · h 0.26 (medium)
  • Hem stylingFront hem is tucked into the waistband of the pants while sides and back hang over the waistband.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)

Other

Studio lifestyle shot showing a standing model against a plain light background; model wears dark sunglasses and wide-leg pants, hands in pockets, with soft even lighting and a subtle shadow on the wall behind.

  • Model pose and stylingStanding frontal pose with hands in pockets, legs crossed at the ankles, wearing large dark sunglasses and hoop earrings.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Background and lightingPlain, evenly lit neutral beige background with a soft drop shadow to the model's right (viewer left).
  • Visible additional garments and propsWide-leg light-colored pants and pointed-toe black heels are visible but are not described as the primary product here.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.36 · w 0.48 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Image qualitySharp, high-resolution studio image with clear edges and even color; no visible text or labels on background.

Colors

light washed blue· main fabricoff-white stripe· vertical stripes#EBEDF1

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Q&A

4 answered
What are the recommended washing and drying instructions for this Tencel lyocell blouse to prevent shrinkage or fading?
The product listing does not include specific care instructions, but TENCEL lyocell generally recommends machine washing cold on a gentle cycle and line drying to prevent shrinkage and fading.
Given the loose fit, should customers order their usual size or size down for a more tailored look?
The blouse has a loose fit; if you prefer a more tailored look, we suggest sizing down. For your usual size, it will remain loose as designed.
Are the buttons on the trompe-l'oeil placket functional or purely decorative?
The buttons on the trompe-l'oeil placket are purely decorative, creating an illusion of a buttoned closure.
Is the 'Baby Blue' color closer to a light or medium wash denim, and does the denim effect look like actual denim texture or just a printed pattern?
The Baby Blue color is likely a light wash denim shade, and the denim effect is a printed pattern that mimics the look of denim rather than actual denim texture.

Provenance

Merchant Link
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