Inspiration....Striped Shirt

I always like having a few shirts in my closet.  They are very versatile.  Here's one by Lafayette 148 New York:

I really like the hidden placket detail on this shirt.  I haven't owned a shirt with a hidden placket since the '80s.  The other detail which should be a fitting detail is the darts in the front and back.  They remove a little of the excess fabric around the middle.  If you could find a shirt pattern with a hidden placket, you could add one to your favorite shirt.  Here's a Craftsy tutorial on How To Make Hidden Buttonholes.  Here's my preferred method of making a hidden placket at Threads - How to Make a Hidden Button Placket.  I would think that both have advantages.

Shirt details - found on neimanmarcus.com, Lafayette 148 New York Jake Sorrentine Stripe Blouse, price tag: $328.00.

This particular shirt is a Lily Pad color.  What color is that?  In looking at it, I would call it a gray but the color name could imply a green.  What are your thoughts?  Still a lovely shirt.  Fortunately as a sewist, I can make the shirt any color I want.

Happy Sewing!

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