A matching top and shorts in a plain polyester broadcloth. The top has a V-neck and full-length bell sleeves that open out at the wrist; the shorts are cut to sit with them. Bought together it is one decision instead of two.

It answers a two piece shorts set for summer, a bell sleeve top and shorts outfit, or a matching casual set in a solid colour that will not date. Five colours, four sizes, and a slim cut through the body.

The details

• Set contents: top and shorts
• Sleeve: bell, full length
• Neckline: V-neck
• Fabric: polyester broadcloth
• Pattern: solid
• Fit: regular, slim cut
• Season: summer
• Colours: blue, green, purple, white, yellow
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL

Choosing a size

Sizes run S to XL and the cut is listed as slim. Broadcloth does not stretch, so if you sit between two sizes or want the top to skim rather than fit close, take the larger one — the shorts will still sit on the hip.

Care

Machine wash cool with like colours and hang to dry; polyester broadcloth comes out of the wash close to flat. Iron on low if you need to, and take care around the bell cuffs, which crease across the fold rather than along it.