How does the French sizing (36-42) translate to US or UK sizes?

Loulou de Saison uses French sizing. For the Maud Oversized Blouse, a FR 36 corresponds to UK 8 / US 4, FR 38 to UK 10 / US 6, FR 40 to UK 12 / US 8, and FR 42 to UK 14 / US 10. Since this blouse is designed with an oversized fit, you may find your usual size works well, though some customers prefer to size down for a less voluminous look.

What specific print or color is shown in the listing? Are there other color options available?

The listing shows a striped pattern in dark red and light blue. Based on the available product data, no other color options are listed for this style.

Loulou de Saison

Maud Oversized Blouse

CA$149.95CA$395.00-62%

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Loulou de Saison's Maud Oversized Blouse is a women's button-front shirt cut in an oversized, relaxed silhouette. Constructed from 100% cotton crinkling poplin, it features a pointed collar, full button placket, buttoned cuffs, and a patch pocket on the chest. The fabric has narrow vertical stripes in rust and navy on an off-white base, with a curved hem that is longer in the back; it is designed for everyday wear as a comfortable, breathable top.

Material: 100% cotton crinkling poplin
Gender: female
Style: smart-casual, oversized, classic, minimal
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Size

36384042

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Specifications

Oversized blouse in pure cotton poplin with a borrowed-from-menswear aesthetic, offering timeless and self-assured elegance.

Oversized design, full-length button front, buttoned cuffs, patch pocket on chest, crinkling poplin texture.

Material: 100% cotton crinkling poplin
Style: smart-casual, oversized, classic, minimal
Occasion: everyday, casual, business-casual
Gender: female
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

borrowed from menswear style
100% cotton crinkling poplin
oversized silhouette
full-length button front closure
buttoned cuffs
patch pocket on chest
elevated basics aesthetic
nonchalant and timeless design
sophisticated silhouette
luxurious hand-picked material

Product Insights

The Maud Oversized Blouse by Loulou de Saison is a 100% cotton poplin shirt with a finely ribbed, crisp hand and fluid drape, featuring an oversized silhouette that borrows from menswear to project relaxed authority. As an FHCM member brand presenting at Paris Fashion Week, the blouse comes in a single seasonally neutral stripe colorway off-white with warm red and deep navy, and its lightweight construction enables layered wear from summer to autumn. The key tradeoff is sizing: French 36–42 translates to US 4–10, with some customers sizing down to reduce volume, while the crisp collar and cuffs maintain structure even after machine washing, balancing polished office wear with casual ease.

Verified claims

Weight: Soft, finely ribbed poplin with fluid drape and crisp creases.
Texture: Fine poplin ribbing yields a muted sheen and a soft yet crisp hand.
Collar structure: Poplin's tight weave keeps collar and cuffs crisp after machine washing.
Fit balance: Crisp collar and cuffs anchor the oversized body, enabling polished casual and office wear.
Silhouette: Oversized silhouette intentionally balances ease and strength, borrowing from menswear.
FHCM membership: FHCM member and invitation-only Paris Fashion Week presenter.
Material: Founder-curated 100% cotton crinkling poplin with a crisp hand and soft drape.
Fashion credentials: Listed on FHCM directory and presented at Paris Fashion Week.
Design identity: Design philosophy blends feminine and masculine cues in an oversized silhouette.
Sizing: French 36–42 equals US 4–10; some customers size down for a less voluminous look.
Design intent: Oversized cut projects relaxed authority, per brand's aesthetic.
Print exclusivity: Only one colorway offered: vertical stripes in warm red and deep navy on off-white.
Print aesthetic: Crinkled poplin adds subtle texture and enables clean layering of the stripe pattern.
Brand philosophy: Single-print blouse reflects Loulou de Saison's authentic French simplicity ethos.
Layering versatility: Lightweight poplin and oversized cut allow wear as a summer topper or layered under knits in autumn.
Color seasonality: Seasonally neutral striped colorway pairs with summer whites or autumn neutrals.
Brand positioning: Loulou de Saison brands the Maud as a timeless essential with authentic French simplicity.

Product record

Title: Maud Oversized Blouse
Brand: Loulou de Saison
Price: 395 CAD
Availability: Out of stock

Deep Research

Cotton poplin crinkling: fabric characteristics

The Maud blouse's 100% cotton crinkling poplin has a pre-washed, lightly crinkled finish that gives it a soft, malleable hand while the high thread-count poplin weave preserves a crispness in the collar and cuffs — the result is an oversized shirt that drapes with relaxed fluidity but holds its structural details.
The characteristic fine horizontal ribbing of poplin comes from its construction with finer warp and thicker weft yarns; on the Maud blouse, this creates a barely-there texture that catches light with a muted sheen, giving the solid or striped fabric a more nuanced surface than a flat broadcloth.
Falling within the classic 90–130 g/m² shirting weight band, the Maud blouse is light enough to layer comfortably over a camisole in summer heat or under a knit in transitional weather, never adding visual or physical bulk to the oversized shape.
Poplin's tight plain weave gives it the ability to hold a sharp crease, so the Maud blouse's spread collar and button cuffs maintain a crisp, professional line even after machine washing — a detail that elevates the oversized silhouette beyond weekend territory into business-casual polish.

The brand's Parisian minimalist roots

Loulou de Saison is listed in the official Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode directory and holds seasonal presentations on the Paris Fashion Week schedule — for a brand launched only in 2019, this institutional recognition places the Maud blouse firmly within the French fashion establishment rather than the direct-to-consumer basics market.
The brand’s stated commitment to 'authentic French simplicity' means the Maud blouse is designed to slot into a wardrobe as an effortlessly Parisian everyday piece — a foil to labels that rely on logos or seasonal gimmicks for impact.
The house philosophy that its wardrobe should 'highlight the ease and strength of the woman who wears it' translates into the Maud blouse’s oversized cut as a silhouette engineered to convey relaxed authority rather than soft shapelessness — a subtle but important distinction for how it performs on the body.
Founded in 2019 by Artistic Director Chloé Harrouche and run with fewer than 50 employees, Loulou de Saison remains a tightly held creative venture — every piece, including the Maud blouse, benefits from a singular, founder-level vision undiluted by the compromises that come with corporate scale.
The house defines its collections as balancing 'feminine with a touch of masculinity,' making the Maud blouse’s overt men’s-shirt silhouette an intentional expression of brand DNA rather than a passing oversized trend — this is why the cut reads as sophisticated nonchalance, not shapelessness.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Front view of an oversized long-sleeve button-up blouse with vertical narrow stripes, point collar, full button placket, single chest pocket on the left, and buttoned cuffs.
SilhouetteLoose, oversized long-sleeve shirt shown from the front with a relaxed straight hem that is slightly rounded at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.84 (high)
CollarPointed classic shirt collar with visible top buttoned neckline.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.17 (high)
Placket and buttonsCentered vertical button placket with evenly spaced round white buttons visible down the front.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.16 · w 0.16 · h 0.66 (high)
Chest pocketSingle rectangular patch pocket on the left chest aligned to the stripe pattern.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.15 (high)
Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves with buttoned barrel cuffs; cuffs show horizontal orientation of the stripes relative to the sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.38 · w 0.25 · h 0.48 (high)
Fabric patternEvenly spaced narrow vertical stripes in two darker tones on a light background; stripes run continuously across body, sleeves, collar, and pocket.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high)
Visible model stylingBlouse is shown worn by a model with one hand at hip and one hand relaxed; lower part of white pants is visible below the blouse.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.62 · w 1.00 · h 0.38 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing torso-up front view on a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
BackgroundUniform light gray studio background with no additional props or text.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Shot compositionCenter-framed torso-up product shot cropped above the knees; model head partially cropped at top.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Lighting and shadowsSoft, even lighting with subtle shadowing under the collar and along folds; no harsh highlights.
Colors
off-white· main fabric background#ECF2F4rust red· narrow vertical stripes (reddish)navy· narrow vertical stripes (dark)gloss white· buttons#F2F1F5
02: Product
Right-side view of an oversized long-sleeve button-up blouse with vertical multi-color narrow stripes, a pointed collar, patch chest pocket, long cuffed sleeves, and a curved hem that is longer in the back.
Overall silhouetteLoose, oversized long-sleeve button-up blouse shown from the right side with extra fabric creating a boxy drape and a longer back hem.
Fabric patternEvenly spaced vertical narrow stripes running the full length of the visible panels and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.62 · h 0.78 (high)
CollarStandard pointed shirt collar lying flat with the collar points visible at the front-right neckline.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high)
Chest pocketRectangular patch pocket on the right-front chest aligned with the stripe pattern and top-stitched around the edges.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high)
Front placket and buttonsCenter front button placket with small round buttons; placket interrupts stripes and runs vertically down the front.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.62 (high)
Sleeve and cuffLong set-in sleeve that ends in a wide single-button cuff with horizontal stripe orientation on the cuff band.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.60 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high)
Back panel and hemlineBack panel visible from the side, showing extra width and a curved hem that extends lower at the back than the front.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.64 (high)
Visible stitchingTopstitch lines visible along the pocket edges, cuff edges, and hem.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.16 · w 0.48 · h 0.56 (medium)
Model hand and trousers overlapRight hand of the model resting near the front hem and white trousers visible under the blouse, partially obscuring lower front hem.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.72 · w 0.34 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a cropped right-side view of the model wearing the blouse against a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow.
Shot compositionCropped right-side torso shot including part of the head, hair, and right hand; blouse is centered and fills most of the frame.
BackgroundUniform light gray studio background with no visible props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting from the front-left producing gentle shadows under the arm and at the hem, with a slight highlight on the fabric folds.
Image qualityHigh resolution with clear texture and crisp edges; no visible motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
off-white· base fabric#F3F1F4warm rust· narrow vertical stripe (warm)deep navy· narrow vertical stripe (cool)
03: Product
Rear three-quarter view of a long-sleeve oversized striped blouse on a model showing a horizontal back yoke, vertical stripe body with center back gathers, point collar, long curved hem, and buttoned cuffs.
View and fitRear three-quarter view on a model showing an oversized, loose fit with fabric falling away from the upper back and hips.
Back yokeHorizontal yoke panel across the upper back with the stripes running horizontally on the yoke.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.09 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
Center back gathersFullness created by narrow vertical gathers or pleats extending down from the yoke to the hem.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.20 · w 0.48 · h 0.70 (high)
CollarClassic point collar with visible collar stand, stripes on collar running horizontally.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high)
Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves with single-button barrel cuffs; cuff stripes oriented horizontally around cuff.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.42 · w 0.30 · h 0.45 (high)
Hem shapeCurved hem with the back hem dipping lower than the side seam and rounded edge.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.70 · w 0.50 · h 0.28 (high)
Shoulder constructionDropped shoulder seam visible where sleeve meets body, seam runs slightly below top of shoulder.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high)
Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with smooth, matte finish and crisp drape.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.70 (medium)
Stripe patternEvenly spaced narrow vertical stripes on the body alternating between a warm red-brown and a dark navy on a white ground.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.70 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with plain light gray background, model cropped at head and hips, soft even lighting and subtle shadowing behind subject.
BackgroundUniform light gray studio background with no visible props.
Model and poseModel shown from rear three-quarter angle with left arm relaxed and hand visible near hip; head turned slightly to the left.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high)
Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with faint shadows under the hem and at sleeve folds.
Image cropImage cropped to show from upper head to mid-thigh; lower part of model's legs and feet are outside the frame.
Colors
white· main fabric (ground)red-brown· vertical thin stripesdark navy· vertical thin stripes

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Q&A

2 answered

How does the French sizing (36-42) translate to US or UK sizes?: Loulou de Saison uses French sizing. For the Maud Oversized Blouse, a FR 36 corresponds to UK 8 / US 4, FR 38 to UK 10 / US 6, FR 40 to UK 12 / US 8, and FR 42 to UK 14 / US 10 [1][2]. Since this blouse is designed with an oversized fit, you may find your usual size works well, though some customers prefer to size down for a less voluminous look.
What specific print or color is shown in the listing? Are there other color options available?: The listing shows a striped pattern in dark red and light blue [1]. Based on the available product data, no other color options are listed for this style.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/blouses-shirts/prints/maud-oversized-blouse--21533-29126116?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026