
Twik
Accent Bow Sewn Pleating Blouse
This is a short-sleeve white blouse made from soft, lightweight poplin with a boxy fit. It features a high ruffled neckline with an accent collar bow, a buttoned opening behind the neck, puff sleeves with gathered hems, and vertical pin tucks at the front. The blouse is designed as a versatile top for everyday wear, falling to approximately hip length with a straight hem.
- Material
- Poplin
- Gender
- female
- Style
- romantic, classic, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
A soft, lightweight poplin blouse with an accent collar bow, puff sleeves, and pin tucks for a boxy fit.
Accent collar bow, buttoned back opening, puff sleeves, pin tucks, boxy fit
- Material
- Poplin
- Style
- romantic, classic, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Accent collar bow
- Buttoned opening behind the neck
- Soft, lightweight poplin
- Puff sleeves
- Pin tucks at the front
- Boxy fit
Product Insights
The Accent Bow Sewn Pleating Blouse from Twik offers a romantic Victorian look with pin tucks and a back cutout, balancing puff volume with exposed skin. At $49 (40% less than comparable), the 100% cotton poplin is opaque in white and pairs with jeans or trousers, but the fabric wrinkles and requires ironing after washing.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- Victorian-inspired pin tucks and back cutout create a romantic silhouette.
- Value
- $49, 40% less than comparable Princess Polly blouse, with brand heritage.
- Opacity
- White colorway is opaque enough to wear without a camisole.
- Care
- Fabric wrinkles with body movement and needs ironing after washing.
- Fabric
- Poplin's lightweight, open-but-dense weave is breathable in warm weather, holds crisp pleats, and keeps the puff sleeves airy.
- Volume balance
- Avoid layering and let the back cutout's exposed skin balance puff volume.
- Styling formulas
- Tuck into high-waisted bottoms to define the waist.
- Victorian detailing
- Pin tucks and bow collar draw on Victorian-era blouse detailing.
- Material
- 100% cotton poplin that holds creases but may require ironing.
- Versatility
- Pairs with both jeans and tailored trousers, covering casual to office looks.
- Brand Heritage
- Twik's 60+ year cult following turns first-time buyers into regulars.
- Ironing
- Ironing after washing re-sets the pintuck creases for a crisp appearance.
- Back cutout
- The back cutout exposes skin to balance the puff sleeves and boxy fit.
- Front pintucks and back button
- The front has pin tucks, and a buttoned teardrop opening sits behind the neck.
Product record
- Title
- Accent Bow Sewn Pleating Blouse
- Brand
- Twik
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Accent Bow Sewn Pleating Blouse: Choose this if you want a romantic, feminine blouse with a collar bow, ruffled high neckline, short puff sleeves, and front pintucks in a relaxed boxy cut. It is made of soft, lightweight 100% cotton poplin and comes in White or Pink in sizes Small through Large. Note that the straight hem is shown falling to about hip level on the model, so length may vary with your proportions.[1,2,3] | Sewn Pleating Poplin Blouse: Choose this if you want a romantic, detailed short-sleeve blouse: it is a 100% cotton poplin described as soft and lightweight, with a round crew neckline, vertical pintucks beside a front button placket, gathered puff sleeves with narrow cuffs, and a flared peplum-style hem on a short, boxy cut. It comes in White or Baby Blue in small, medium, and large. Note that as lightweight cotton, the fabric shows fine natural creasing in photos, which may matter if you prefer a crisp look.[4,5,6,7] | Crocheted-Detail Poplin Blouse: Choose this if you want a romantic, detailed blouse: it is made of 100% cotton poplin with a deep V-neck finished in a scalloped crochet-style trim, vertical pintucks with lace-inset panels on the front, and short puff sleeves with elasticated cuffs. A gathered elastic waist creates a bloused top and slightly flared peplum-like hem, and a front button placket runs from near the V down the center. It comes in White and Black in Medium and Large; note the lightweight fabric shows fine surface creasing, so expect a soft, naturally textured look rather than a crisp finish.[8,9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a short-sleeve white blouse with a high ruffled neckline, a tied bow at the right neck, vertical sewn pleats on the front, and short puff sleeves with gathered hems.
- Neckline and bowHigh ruffled neckline with a long thin self-fabric tie forming a bow located at the model's right neck; one long tie tail hangs down past the chest.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Front pleatingTwo narrow vertical sewn pintuck pleat panels run down the front center on either side of the chest area, ending above the hem.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (high) - Sleeve shape and hemShort puff sleeves with visible gathering at the sleeve hem; right sleeve shows a slight lace or picot edge at the hem.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Body cut and hemLoose, boxy bodice that falls to about hip level with a straight hem; slight soft folds and drape visible along the sides.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a smooth, slightly crisp finish and low sheen consistent across the visible blouse surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high) - Visible stitchingStitch lines visible at sleeve hems, neckline ruffle, and along pintucks; stitching is subtle and matches the fabric color.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.14 · w 0.52 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a model against a plain light background, soft even lighting, slight shadowing under arms, and the model posed with hands in skirt pockets.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from head to mid-thigh, standing three-quarter with hands placed in front pockets of a denim skirt; head tilted slightly and facing camera.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a pale neutral backdrop with minimal visible shadow and no props.
- Other garment visibleDark blue denim skirt with contrast topstitching is visible below the blouse; included as part of the image styling, not described as product packaging.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.56 · w 0.68 · h 0.34 (high) - Image crop and centeringBlouse and model are centered in frame with full head and most of the blouse visible; lower legs are cropped out of the image.
Colors
white· blouse fabric#F3F2F8- Neckline and bowHigh ruffled neckline with a long thin self-fabric tie forming a bow located at the model's right neck; one long tie tail hangs down past the chest.
- 02

Product
White lightweight blouse with a ruffled high neckline, a tied bow at the left shoulder, vertical pintuck pleats on the front, and short puff sleeves with gathered hems.
- Neckline ruffleHigh round neckline finished with a narrow ruffle that sits close to the neck.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Shoulder bowLong narrow fabric tie knotted into a bow at the model's left shoulder with two loose tails hanging down the front.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.14 · w 0.24 · h 0.22 (high) - Front pintucksThree narrow vertical pintuck pleats run down the center front from the neckline area toward the hem.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.22 · w 0.30 · h 0.62 (high) - Puff sleevesShort puff sleeves with visible fullness at the shoulder and gathered hems creating a slight bubble shape.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.32 · w 0.32 · h 0.26 (medium); x 0.72 · y 0.30 · w 0.26 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a smooth, matte finish and soft drape; seams and stitching visible at shoulder and sleeve hems.
Other
Studio portrait of a model cropped from chest up against a pale neutral background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model crop and poseThree-quarter chest-up crop showing the left side of the model's face and upper torso; model's left arm is bent and positioned behind the torso.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - BackgroundPlain light gray to off-white studio background free of props or patterns.
- LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing even illumination across the garment and minimal cast shadows.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the blouse and model's face with natural color rendering.
Colors
bright white· blouse fabric (body, sleeves, bow)- Neckline ruffleHigh round neckline finished with a narrow ruffle that sits close to the neck.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve white blouse with a short ruffled stand collar, a small teardrop keyhole at the center back neckline, short puffed sleeves with gathered elastic hems, and a straight, boxy body hem that falls to the waist.
- Back collarShort stand collar with a narrow ruffle trim around the top edge, centered at the back neckline.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.03 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (high) - Keyhole closureSmall teardrop keyhole opening centered below the collar at the back neckline, with a loop-and-button or similar closure implied by the visible opening.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.06 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort puff sleeves with gathered fabric and a slightly elasticated or gathered hem creating a soft puffed profile above the upper arm.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.69 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Body shape and hemBoxy, straight-cut body with a straight lower hem that falls to the model's waist and does not taper at the sides.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.45 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth woven lightweight fabric with subtle surface wrinkles and a matte finish, suggesting a crisp woven material.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.46 (high) - Side seam detailVisible vertical side seam at the blouse side near the model's right torso, running from underarm toward the hem.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.20 · w 0.08 · h 0.40 (high) - Partial tattoo visibleSmall portion of a tattoo is visible at the model's left hip just below the blouse hem, partially occluded by the blouse and shorts.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.68 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio rear three-quarter portrait of a model wearing the blouse against a plain light gray background; soft, even lighting with minimal shadowing and the image cropped to show the model from head to upper thighs.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter view showing the blouse back and part of the model's profile; image includes the model from head to upper thighs.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, diffuse studio lighting that produces minimal harsh shadows and even illumination across the garment.
- Model poseModel stands with left arm relaxed by side and right arm bent with hand placed near back pocket of shorts, head turned slightly to the right showing profile.
- Visible secondary garmentDark denim shorts with visible rear pockets appear below the blouse; they are a separate garment and not described as product details.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
white· main body- Back collarShort stand collar with a narrow ruffle trim around the top edge, centered at the back neckline.
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4712445 | Accent Bow Sewn Pleating Blouse - White - Small | CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4712446 | Accent Bow Sewn Pleating Blouse - White - Medium | CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4712447 | Accent Bow Sewn Pleating Blouse - White - Large | CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4738357 | Accent Bow Sewn Pleating Blouse - Pink - Small | CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4738358 | Accent Bow Sewn Pleating Blouse - Pink - Medium | CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4738359 | Accent Bow Sewn Pleating Blouse - Pink - Large | CA$49.00 | Yes |