Second Female
Angelina Broderie Anglaise Shirt
CA$142.00CAD
In Stock
The Angelina Broderie Anglaise Shirt is a women's loose-fit blouse from Second Female, crafted from 100% cotton with a V yoke, mandarin collar, and button-front placket. It features wide elbow-length sleeves and broderie anglaise eyelet cutwork on the body and sleeves. Care requirements: machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, and do not professionally clean.
- Material
- Thin, sheer 100% cotton fabric
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Black
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Thin sheer cotton shirt with broderie anglaise embroidery, loose fit, crew neck, and wide elbow-length sleeves.
Broderie anglaise embroidery, v yoke detail, loose fit, wide elbow-length sleeves, button front closure.
- Material
- Thin, sheer 100% cotton fabric
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- thin sheer fabric
- no lining
- v yoke
- loose fit
- crew neck
- wide elbow-length sleeves
- button front closure
- broderie anglaise embroidery
- 100% cotton
Product Insights
The Angelina Broderie Anglaise Shirt by Second Female is a loose-fit, sheer eyelet shirt that requires a camisole, yet its ventilating cutwork and robust fabric offer durability and machine-washability. Its five sizes (XS–XL) provide a more precise fit than dual-size competitors, but the non-stretch cotton and proportional yoke mean sizing down compromises the intended drape. Priced at CA$142, it sits below the pricier Miss June Mira and above budget options, offering a unique loose silhouette. The black reinterpretation of a whitework heritage persists, but the raised embroidery snags on jewelry, necessitating smooth camisoles and careful handling to preserve the texture.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Loose fit provides room for a camisole and for movement with non-stretch cotton.
- Size range
- Five sizes (XS-XL) offer more precise fit than dual-size competitors.
- Sheerness
- The sheer fabric with open eyelets requires a camisole, which the loose fit accommodates.
- Care
- Machine washable; no dry cleaning needed.
- Snagging
- Raised broderie anglaise snags on jewelry; wear smooth camisoles.
- Yoke
- V-yoke stabilizes shoulder seams and distributes fabric weight for a clean drape.
- Sizing
- Five sizes XS–XL scale yoke proportionally; sizing down compromises the intended drape.
- Fabric
- Eyelet fabric is ventilating and robust; the black colorway reinterprets whitework tradition.
- Value
- At CA$142, it's below the €190 Miss June Mira and above €30 Les Copains, with a unique loose shape.
- Washing
- Machine wash on gentle cycle with a mesh bag to protect embroidery.
- Drying and storage
- Lay flat to dry and fold for storage to prevent damage to cutwork.
- Ironing
- Iron reverse side with a press cloth to preserve embroidered texture.
- Snag risk
- Embroidery may snag on jewelry or rough surfaces; handle with care.
- Practical advantages
- Cutwork eyelets ventilate, the garment is durable and machine-washable, and care tips preserve embroidery.
- Heritage & style
- Traditionally whitework, now in black, continuing a heritage from the 1800s to 1950s.
- Caveats
- The cutwork makes the shirt sheer and the embroidery can snag on jewelry.
Product record
- Title
- Angelina Broderie Anglaise Shirt
- Brand
- Second Female
- Price
- 142 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the V-yoke and diagonal stitching shape the blouse
- The yoke acts as a rigid anchor that locks the shoulder seams and armhole in place, preventing gapping and pulling when reaching forward—a critical advantage in a non-stretch woven that cannot snap back into shape.
- The angled seams of the V-yoke contour the fabric over the shoulder blades and upper back, performing the work of a traditional shoulder dart—this is why the blouse achieves a smooth fit through the back despite its relaxed, dart-free design.
- By carrying the fabric weight across the shoulders, the yoke lets the looser body fabric fall cleanly from the shoulder blades downward—the reason the oversized silhouette looks intentional rather than sloppy, even in a lightweight cotton.
How Angelina compares to other broderie anglaise shirts
- Unlike the Miss June Mira Shirt, which requires dry cleaning, the Angelina’s care label specifies machine wash — a practical advantage in a summer blouse that’s likely to need frequent laundering.
- While the Les Copains blouse is sleeveless and the Mira Shirt stops at a short sleeve, Angelina’s wide elbow‑length sleeves offer more coverage that suits transitional weather and creates a softer, more relaxed arm opening.
- Miss June’s Mira Shirt comes in only two dual‑size options (S/M and M/L), which limits fit precision; Angelina’s five separate sizes from XS to XL allow a more tailored match to the intended loose‑but‑not‑overwhelming silhouette.
- At CAD 142, the Angelina sits well below the €190 Miss June Mira Shirt and considerably above the €29.95 Les Copains blouse, placing it in the accessible‑contemporary tier where you get a loose‑fit, button‑front silhouette with elbow‑length sleeves — a shape not found at either extreme.
Helping broderie anglaise last: washing, ironing, and storage
- Storing the blouse folded rather than hung prevents the sheer cotton from sagging under gravity and keeps the raised embroidery from catching on hangers or adjacent garments—maintaining the delicate motif definition and the garment's intended silhouette between wears.
- Air drying the shirt laid flat, per broderie anglaise care guidelines, stops the heavy wet fabric from stretching and the eyelet cutwork from distorting under its own weight or tumble heat—keeping the garment's line and drape true to its original loose fit, wear after wear.
- Lightly misting the back of the embroidered area with water before ironing—a technique endorsed by embroidery care experts—relaxes the cotton fibres so wrinkles release more quickly at lower temperatures, reducing the time the iron spends over the delicate polyester embroidery and lessening the risk of heat damage.
- Ironing the shirt face-down on a soft padding of folded flour-sack towels or smooth cotton layers, as recommended for everyday embroidered linens, allows the raised broderie anglaise stitches to nest into the padding rather than being crushed flat by the iron—a simple step that preserves the eyelet's plump, three-dimensional texture after repeated laundering.
- Always pressing broderie anglaise from the reverse side through a cotton press cloth, as multiple care authorities advise, shields the decorative cutwork from direct heat contact that can scorch the fabric and flatten the stitched edges—a safeguard that keeps the shirt's intricate lacework looking crisp and refined.
What broderie anglaise brings to a summer blouse
- The broderie anglaise embroidery on this shirt is made of round or oval holes cut out of the fabric and bound with overcast stitches, so air flows directly through the garment—the ventilation goes beyond the cotton’s natural breathability, making it a genuinely cooling layer for hot days.
- Broderie anglaise has been characterized as 'lace, but scaled-up,' making it more robust and suited to daytime wear than fine lingerie lace—this shirt wears like a casual staple rather than something fragile, fitting into everyday rotation without the preciousness of lace.
- Traditionally, broderie anglaise was a whitework technique—white thread on white fabric—but this shirt deliberately subverts that Victorian-to-1950s lineage by rendering the eyelet embroidery on black cotton, delivering the same texture and ventilation in a darker, less overtly romantic colourway that slides into urban wardrobes.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a loose black button-front short-sleeve blouse with a high collar, stitched chevron yoke, gathered body below the yoke, and broderie anglaise cutout motifs on the sleeves and body.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy blouse ending near the upper hip with elbow-length wide sleeves and a relaxed drape below the yoke.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - Closure and placketCentral button-front placket with visible round buttons running from the collar to the hem.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.58 (high) - Collar styleShort band or mandarin-style collar that sits close to the neck.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (high) - Yoke stitchingDiagonal pintuck or stitched chevron pattern across the upper chest forming a V-shaped yoke.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.20 · w 0.54 · h 0.18 (high) - Gathering below yokeSoft gathers under the yoke creating added volume in the body of the blouse.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.32 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high) - Broderie anglaise cutoutsDecorative floral and circular cutout motifs (broderie anglaise) visible on both sleeves and repeated on the front body panels.
3 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.34 · w 0.22 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.56 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (medium) - Sleeve constructionWide, slightly flared sleeves with visible cutout pattern and a raw or narrow hem.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high) - Fabric appearanceOpaque woven fabric with matte finish; cutouts reveal skin or underlying layers.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.48 (high) - Buttons detailRound buttons appear uniform in color and size; top button sits at the base of the collar.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.20 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the blouse against a neutral light background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; image cropped to show torso and upper legs.
- Model presenceFemale model wearing the blouse, visible from head to upper legs, with left hand near the front and right hand at the side.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundPlain light neutral background with no props or visible branding.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows; subtle shadowing under the hem and sleeves.
- Image cropImage framed to center the upper body; lower hem of blouse and part of trousers visible, ankles and feet not shown.
- Jewelry and accessoriesModel wears a ring on the left index finger and minimal visible jewelry; accessory details not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.74 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high)
Colors
black· main fabric#0E0D13black· buttons#130D13- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy blouse ending near the upper hip with elbow-length wide sleeves and a relaxed drape below the yoke.
- 02
Product
Black broderie anglaise short-sleeve button-front blouse shown on a model from the front/three-quarter view, cropped at hips and head; fabric has eyelet cutwork in circular floral motifs and pintuck trim on the yoke.
- Silhouette and viewLoose-fitting short-sleeve blouse shown on a model from the front/three-quarter view, blouse cropped near the hips in the image.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.72 (high) - Fabric patternBroderie anglaise eyelet cutwork arranged in repeating circular floral-like clusters across the front body and sleeve, creating visible light-through holes.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.70 · h 0.48 (high) - Yoke detailingV-shaped pintuck rows and ladder-like embroidered trim form a chevron yoke across the upper chest and shoulder area.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.46 · h 0.20 (high) - Front closureCenter front button placket with round dark buttons running down the blouse's front.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.46 (high) - Sleeve constructionWide elbow-length sleeve with eyelet cutwork and a simple folded hem; sleeve is loose and slightly flared.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.12 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high) - Hem and gathersSoft gathers below the yoke creating fullness in the front body; lower edge visible and slightly curved at the cropped image bottom.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.70 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio shot on a plain light background showing a model wearing the blouse; three-quarter crop framing includes model head, left arm raised, and partial right hand; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Background and lightingPlain light gray to white seamless background with even, soft studio lighting and minimal cast shadow.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model poseModel facing slightly toward camera with left arm raised toward head and hair falling over the right shoulder; image cropped near hips.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.60 (high) - Image crop and framingFrontal three-quarter crop showing upper torso and part of the head; lower hem and full sleeves partially cropped at image edges.
Colors
black· main fabric#0E0C12black· buttons#131116- Silhouette and viewLoose-fitting short-sleeve blouse shown on a model from the front/three-quarter view, blouse cropped near the hips in the image.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a loose-fitting black blouse with a solid shoulder yoke and gathered broderie anglaise body and wide elbow-length sleeves.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy blouse shown from the back with a straight hem falling to the top of the hips.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.78 (high) - Shoulder yokeSmooth solid fabric triangular yoke across the upper back forming a V that points downward to the mid-back; fabric on the yoke appears opaque and unperforated.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - Gathered seam below yokeFabric is gathered along the lower edge of the yoke creating soft vertical fullness across the back panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Broderie anglaise patternRepeating eyelet floral motifs cut into the blouse fabric on the back panel and sleeves, creating small circular and petal-shaped holes arranged in floral clusters.
3 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high) - Sleeve shape and lengthWide, loose elbow-length sleeves with broderie anglaise cutwork continuing across the sleeve surface and a simple hem at the sleeve edge.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.42 (high) - NecklineLow stand collar seen from the back, formed by folded fabric band sitting close to the neck.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.04 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (medium) - Fabric finishMatte woven fabric for both solid yoke and broderie panels; broderie areas have visible internal cut edges around the eyelets.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-shot with a neutral pale background showing a model wearing the blouse; soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- View and compositionModel shown from the rear, centered in frame, image cropped near mid-thigh so full back of blouse is visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal directional shadowing.
- Model stylingModel wearing dark trousers and visible jewelry on hands and ears, which are outside the product description and appear as props.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.76 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Image qualityHigh resolution, well focused, no motion blur, accurate detail on fabric and eyelets.
Colors
matte black· main fabric and yoke#0E0C13- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy blouse shown from the back with a straight hem falling to the top of the hips.
Documents & Data
Q&A
5 answered- How does the 'loose fit' compare to usual sizing? Should I size down for a more fitted look, or does it run true to size?
- The shirt is designed with a loose fit. For a closer fit, you could size down, but keep in mind that the intended silhouette is relaxed—sizing down may alter the proportions, especially in the sleeves and yoke.
- How sheer is the fabric in practice? Would I need to wear a camisole or slip underneath, or is it opaque enough for most occasions?
- Yes, the fabric is described as thin, sheer 100% cotton with no lining, so it will be transparent. A camisole or slip is recommended for modesty.
- Can this shirt be machine washed, or does the broderie anglaise embroidery require hand washing or dry cleaning?
- The care instructions specify machine wash, so it can be washed that way. However, to protect the broderie anglaise embroidery, consider using a gentle cycle and a mesh laundry bag.
- Does the shirt have any stretch, or is it a rigid cotton that may restrict movement despite the loose fit?
- The shirt is made of 100% cotton with no stretch. The loose fit provides ample room for movement, so it should not feel restrictive despite the rigid fabric.
- Is the broderie anglaise embroidery purely decorative on the yoke and sleeves, or does it add texture that could snag easily?
- The broderie anglaise is both decorative and textural—it adds a raised embroidered pattern on the yoke and sleeves, which can be prone to snagging. Handle with care and avoid rough surfaces or jewelry.