Elisa Cavaletti Autumn: Ruffle Blouses, Sheer Mesh and Faux Fur Gilets
Elisa Cavaletti has sent thirteen new pieces for autumn. Nearly every one is built around a single strong detail: a tier of ruffles, a sheer panel, a crystal motif or a patch of faux fur. The Italian label works mostly in black, ivory and blue this season. A warm beige and a flecked teal sit alongside.
The shapes are easy to wear. Trousers pull on, tops are cut with a relaxed body and the gilets zip. Prices run from £165 to £485, with sizes from S to XL.
At a glance
- Ruffle blouses in beige and black, plus a crushed ruffle top in black and cream
- Two sheer black mesh pieces and a wide leg trouser with a curved stone panel
- Faux fur gilets in ivory patchwork and slate blue teddy
- Knits and jersey with charm buttons, a cord motif and a pearl EC logo
- White embroidered jeans finished with crystal and faux pearl droplets
- Ruffle blouses in beige and black
- Sheer mesh and a stone panel trouser
- Two Elisa Cavaletti faux fur gilets
- Knits, jersey and embroidered jeans
- Sizing, and where to start
Ruffle blouses in beige and black
The ruffle blouse is one style in two colours. It is cut from a light, semi-sheer fabric with a relaxed body and a mandarin collar. Tiered ruffles run down the outer edge of each sleeve to buttoned cuffs.
Colour changes how much of that you see. The beige sits somewhere between nude and stone, and every tier shows against it. In black the ruffles read as texture instead. Under a blazer, only the collar and cuffs show.
The black and cream top takes a different approach. A crinkled ivory panel runs down the front, pleated into the fabric rather than printed on. Black jersey sleeves balloon out and gather into cream ribbed cuffs. Two tiny crown charms sit at the V-neck.
Sheer mesh and a stone panel trouser
Two of the black pieces are made for evenings. The embellished mesh top is scattered with small crystals from neck to hip, with a faux leather band across the bust and a pewter-tone charm at the waist. Ribbed cuffs and a ribbed hem hold it in place.
On the mesh pull-on trousers, bands of sheer mesh alternate with striped lace down a wide, fluid leg, topped with a folded faux leather yoke and an ivory ribbed waistband. They are designed to layer over a slip or tailored shorts.
For a statement trouser with no layering involved, look at the Black Stone wide leg. One stone-coloured panel curves from the waistband down a single leg to the hem. Small eyelet studs and a metallic thread trace its edge near the ankle, and a geometric tab at the waist is the only hardware.
Two Elisa Cavaletti faux fur gilets
The ivory gilet is pieced together from plush panels with every seam left visible. That gives the front a sculpted look. A rounded stand collar sits high at the neck, black ribbed panels pull the shape in at the hip, and a silver zip runs the full length.
The slate blue gilet is teddy faux fur, with dropped shoulders and a cocoon shape that fades to a pale ice blue at the hem. A small heart of pearls and crystals sits low on the front.
- Ivory patchwork faux fur gilet: stand collar, black rib side panels, silver zip, £485
- Slate blue teddy faux fur gilet: dropped shoulder, ice blue hem, pearl and crystal heart, £365
- Both hip length, both sized S to L
With collars this high, a roll neck underneath is the neatest option. A cream one keeps the ivory gilet tonal. Slim trousers go well with the cocoon shape of the blue.
Knits, jersey and embroidered jeans
The teal blue keyhole top is a fine, flecked knit with a small opening below the collarbone. Two charm buttons close it, one a heart and one a little cluster of beads, and a line of silver piping runs down each sleeve.
The powder blue jumper is bouclé, with a raised cream cord motif at the centre front and flared ribbed cuffs trimmed in ivory. The white EC T-shirt is a soft jersey with a wide raw-edge V-neck traced in gold thread and a pearl EC motif on the chest.
- Teal blue keyhole neck top, £175
- Blue embroidered bouclé jumper, £279
- White wide V-neck EC T-shirt, £165
- Black crystal heart hooded top in brushed jersey, £205
Then the jeans. Tonal ivory embroidery trails across warm white denim and gathers into a cluster of crystal and faux pearl droplets above one ankle. They have a fitted waist, a straight leg and a turned-back cuff at the hem, at £315.
Sizing, and where to start
Elisa Cavaletti is sized S to XL rather than in UK numbers. Trousers, jeans, gilets, the beige blouse and the EC T-shirt come in S to L. The black ruffle blouse, the mesh top, the teal top, the crushed ruffle top, the hoodie and the bouclé jumper go up to XL.
For a first piece, try the beige ruffle blouse over slim black trousers. The mesh top over the stone panel trousers covers an evening in two pieces. Everything from this delivery is on the Elisa Cavaletti collection page, with more outerwear in women's gilets and more blouses in shirts and blouses.
Frequently asked questions
What sizes does Elisa Cavaletti come in?
Elisa Cavaletti is sized S, M, L and XL rather than in UK dress sizes. In the autumn delivery, the trousers, embroidered jeans, faux fur gilets, beige ruffle blouse and white EC T-shirt come in S to L. The black ruffle blouse, embellished mesh top, teal keyhole top, crushed ruffle top, hooded top and bouclé jumper run to XL. The trousers all have pull-on elasticated waists, and most of the tops are cut with a relaxed body. The fit for each piece is listed on its product page.
How do you wear sheer mesh trousers or a mesh top?
Treat sheer mesh as the top layer and put something opaque underneath. A slip camisole works under a mesh top, and a slip dress or a pair of tailored shorts goes under mesh trousers. Keep the other half of the outfit simple, so the mesh is the only thing with pattern or shine. Black on black is the easiest version. Ribbed cuffs and hems on both mesh pieces keep them in place.
What should I wear under a faux fur gilet?
A slim roll neck or a fine crew neck knit works best. Faux fur gilets usually have a high collar, so a shirt collar underneath crowds the neck. Long sleeves matter too, since the arms are bare. Both Elisa Cavaletti gilets stop at the hip, so they sit well over slim trousers or straight jeans. A tonal outfit, such as a cream roll neck under the ivory gilet, keeps the look calm and lets the texture of the fur show.
How do you style a ruffle blouse?
Keep everything around it simple and let the ruffles be the only detail. Slim black trousers or simple wide leg trousers are the easiest base. Under a blazer, a ruffle blouse shows only at the collar and cuffs, which suits a workday. Colour makes a difference as well. A black ruffle blouse reads more as texture, while beige shows every tier. Tie your hair back if the collar is high, so the neckline stays clear.
Can you wear white jeans in autumn and winter?
Yes. White denim works well with autumn colours such as camel, navy, powder blue and teal, and it sits well with dark knitwear. A heavier denim with a straight leg and a turned-back cuff sits neatly over ankle boots or with flats. The Elisa Cavaletti embroidered jeans add tonal ivory embroidery and a small cluster of crystal and faux pearl droplets above one ankle, so a simple knit on top is all they need.
Written by Emma Molyneux
Emma opened Experience Boutique on Fleet High Street in 1996 and has run it for thirty years. Her daughter Laura now handles the buying, across more than forty European and international womenswear labels.
