Simple, until you look at the sleeves.

The Macy is a pintuck sleeve shirt made from 100% cotton voile, in white. It has a round neck, dropped shoulders and short sleeves finished with a band of pintucks, with a relaxed, boxy shape and a deep hem band. It pulls on over the head and closes with a single button keyhole at the back. It's made in Cape Town, South Africa, by a small all-female team, in a limited run.

The pintucks do all the talking. A row of fine tucks runs around each sleeve, so the Macy looks considered even though the body stays clean and plain. The voile is soft and slightly sheer, which keeps it cool and light on hot days, and the deep hem band gives the boxy shape a neat finish.

Wear it loose over wide-leg denim with a pop of pink, as shot, or with linen trousers for something softer.

FAQ

Does the Macy run true to size?
The Macy has a relaxed, boxy fit that skims the body rather than clinging, with dropped shoulders and roomy short sleeves. It sits just below the waist, so it works loose over trousers or skirts. Our model is 1.70m and wears a size 32. Take your usual Signature by Des size.

What fabric is it made from and how does it wear?
The Macy is made from 100% cotton voile, a fine, lightweight cotton with a soft, slightly sheer finish. It's light and breathable on the hottest days, and crisp enough to hold the pintucks on the sleeves. Wear a nude or white layer underneath if you prefer more coverage.

How do I wash and care for it?
Hand wash only, and wash dark colours separately. We suggest washing by hand to ensure the longevity of your garment, because a lot of care went into making it. Treated gently, the Macy will hold its colour and shape season after season, ready whenever you want it.

What can I wear the pintuck sleeve shirt with?
We styled the Macy with wide-leg denim and a bright pink raffia clutch, letting the white do the quiet work. It's just as easy with linen trousers, a printed maxi skirt or shorts. Add bold earrings or a colourful bag to give it some punch.

Where is it made?
The Macy is made in Cape Town, South Africa, by a small all-female team. Like every Signature by Des style, it's produced in a limited run, so once it's gone, it's gone. Free delivery applies on orders over R1500.