
Vivienne Westwood
Gexy Puff-Sleeve Striped Shirt
The Gexy Puff-Sleeve Striped Shirt is a women's cropped blouse by Vivienne Westwood, made from soft stretch poplin in a cotton and nylon blend. It has short puff sleeves with elasticated cuffs and ruffle trim, a pointed collar, hidden full-length button placket, and a small embroidered chest logo. The shirt features a rounded hem that is shorter at the back, with a curved back waist panel that changes stripe orientation at the yoke.
- Material
- Soft stretch poplin in a cotton and nylon blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
Specifications
A sculptural striped shirt with puff sleeves and a modern cropped cut.
Soft stretch poplin, cropped style, short puff sleeves with elasticated hems and ruffled trim, hidden button placket, embroidered logo.
- Material
- Soft stretch poplin in a cotton and nylon blend
- Secondary
- nylon
- Style
- modern
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- sculptural silhouette
- puff sleeves
- pointed collar
- modern cropped cut
- soft stretch poplin
- cotton and nylon blend
- cropped style
- short puff sleeves with elasticated hems and ruffled trim
- rounded hem shorter at back
- hidden full-length button placket
- small embroidered logo on chest
Product Insights
The Gexy Puff-Sleeve Striped Shirt from Vivienne Westwood is a recurring design that retains key construction details, offering sculptural puff sleeves—a Westwood hallmark—at a fraction of the cost of similar designer shirts. Its cropped hem (21 inches front, 18.5 inches back) and close fit via raglan sleeves and waist darts create a balanced silhouette, with vertical stripes offsetting sleeve volume. Designed to pair with high-rise trousers, the shirt features breathable poplin, a hidden placket, and classic stripes for versatile styling. Care requires machine washing at 30°C, air-drying, and ironing at 150°C with a pressing cloth.
Verified claims
- Design lineage
- The Gexy shirt is a recurring design, retaining key construction details across seasonal updates.
- Value
- At $199.95, it's less than half the price of CH Carolina Herrera's puffed-sleeve shirt.
- Hem length
- Front hem 21 inches, back 18.5 inches — modern cropped silhouette.
- Fit
- Close fit via raglan sleeves and waist darts; size up if between sizes.
- Vertical stripes
- Vertical stripes create a lengthening line to offset puff sleeve volume.
- Chest measurements
- Chest circumference: size 40 (98 cm) to 46 (110 cm).
- Silhouette
- Cropped hem, waist darts, and vertical stripes offset puff sleeve volume
- Construction
- Raglan sleeve construction gives the puffs a soft, integrated drape without shoulder seams
- Care
- Wash at 30°C, air-dry, iron at 150°C with pressing cloth to protect puff sleeves
- High-rise pairing
- Cropped hem and vertical stripes balance puff sleeves with high-rise trousers.
- Sleeve styling
- Raglan sleeves with elasticated cuffs offer a soft drape and styling flexibility.
- Versatility
- Breathable poplin, hidden placket, and classic stripes allow versatile styling.
- Positioning
- Sculptural puff sleeves, a Westwood hallmark, at a fraction of typical cost.
- Washing
- Machine wash at 30°C using a mesh bag to protect details.
- Drying
- Air dry on a hanger; never tumble dry.
- Ironing
- Iron at 150°C with a pressing cloth to protect puff sleeves.
- Tailoring
- Vertical darts at the waist and a 2.5-inch high-low hem create a cinched fit that balances the puff sleeves.
Product record
- Title
- Gexy Puff-Sleeve Striped Shirt
- Brand
- Vivienne Westwood
- Price
- 850 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Light blue and white vertically striped short-sleeve blouse with pronounced puff sleeves finished with ruffled elastic cuffs, a small pointed collar, and a concealed center front placket; a small embroidered chest motif is visible on the wearer's left chest.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy short blouse with a straight hem that falls to the hip and a visible matching vertically striped skirt below the hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - CollarSmall pointed shirt collar in the same striped fabric, laying flat and centered at the neckline.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.05 · w 0.38 · h 0.13 (high) - Center front closureConcealed/placket-style center front closure with a narrow vertical fold covering the buttons, running from collar to hem.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.60 (high) - Left puff sleeveLarge, structured puff sleeve on the viewer's left with a gathered ruffled elastic cuff creating a short flounce at the sleeve end.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.14 · w 0.45 · h 0.28 (high) - Right puff sleeveSymmetrical large puff sleeve on the viewer's right with the same gathered ruffled elastic cuff detail.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.14 · w 0.45 · h 0.28 (high) - Chest embroidery“Small white embroidered motif composed of two letters or characters on the wearer's left chest above the bust.”Partial
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.25 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (medium) - Fabric patternEvenly spaced narrow vertical stripes alternating light blue and white across the entire visible blouse and matching skirt.
- Sleeve seam detailVisible raglan-like seam lines running from the collar toward the underarm, shaping the puff sleeve.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot cropped at mid-thigh with neutral light gray background; model's head is partly cropped, even soft lighting with minimal shadows, and the garment is centered in the frame.
- BackgroundSmooth uniform light gray studio backdrop with no visible props.
- CompositionFrontal three-quarter crop showing the garment from upper chest to mid-thigh; model's face partially visible and cropped at the nose.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft, even studio lighting with minimal directional shadows and mild specular highlights on the fabric folds.
Colors
light sky blue· striped blue#9CBBE3white· striped white- Overall silhouetteBoxy short blouse with a straight hem that falls to the hip and a visible matching vertically striped skirt below the hem.
- 02

Product
Right-side view of a short-sleeve, blue-and-white vertically striped button shirt with pronounced puff sleeves and gathered ruffle cuffs; point collar and a hidden/placket center front are visible. White embroidered two-letter logo appears on the chest.
- Sleeve silhouettePronounced puff sleeve with a wide, rounded profile that extends outward from the shoulder and tapers to a gathered elasticized cuff finished with a short ruffle.
2 regions
x 0.51 · y 0.14 · w 0.47 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.17 · w 0.29 · h 0.21 (high) - CollarClassic point collar that lies flat against the neck with visible collar points and a short stand.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.03 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (high) - Front placketCenter front hidden button placket creating a clean vertical line down the torso; seam is visible but buttons are not exposed.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.65 (high) - Chest embroidery“Small white embroidered two-letter motif located on the left chest area.”
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.32 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Stripe patternRegular vertical narrow stripes running continuously across body and sleeves; stripes align across seams in visible areas.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high) - Shoulder seamVisible raglan-style seam running from collar toward underarm, creating a diagonal line across the shoulder.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.36 · h 0.24 (high) - Fabric textureSmooth lightweight woven fabric with a crisp appearance consistent with poplin or shirting cloth; no visible sheen.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model cropped at mid-face and mid-thigh against a plain light gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- BackgroundPlain light gray background with no props or additional elements.
- Model cropModel shown in right-side three-quarter profile cropped so only lower face, neck, shoulder, and arm are visible.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.42 · h 0.31 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.42 · w 0.30 · h 0.56 (high) - LightingEven, diffused studio lighting producing soft shadows and uniform color rendering on the shirt.
Colors
light sky blue· fabric light blue stripe#9DBBE3white· fabric white stripe- Sleeve silhouettePronounced puff sleeve with a wide, rounded profile that extends outward from the shoulder and tapers to a gathered elasticized cuff finished with a short ruffle.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve, blue-and-white vertically striped shirt with pronounced puff sleeves, ruffled sleeve cuffs, a small collar, and a curved back waist panel where the stripe orientation changes on the upper yoke.
- Overall silhouetteBack-facing short shirt ending at the waist with a slightly curved hem panel and pronounced wide puff sleeves extending outward from the shoulder seam.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (medium) - Sleeve constructionLarge structured puff sleeves with an outward horizontal flange at the shoulder and a gathered ruffle cuff at the sleeve edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high) - Stripe orientation changeUpper back yoke and collar stripes run approximately horizontal, while the main back body and lower panel stripes run vertically, creating a contrast at the curved yoke seam.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - CollarSmall fold-down collar with horizontal stripes visible at the neckline.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high) - Curved back waist panelA distinct curved panel that overlays the lower back at the waist with vertical stripes matching the lower body; seam lines visible along its top edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Ruffle sleeve edgeNarrow ruffled cuff finishing each sleeve, made from the same striped fabric and forming a flared short sleeve edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a plain light gray background showing a model from the back to display the garment; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionImage framed vertically with the model centered, showing the model from neck to hips; background is seamless and light gray.
- Model presence and poseA person stands facing away from the camera with arms relaxed at sides, hair falling over the left shoulder partially covering the collar area.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with faint shadowing along the side seams and under the sleeve flanges; no harsh highlights.
Colors
light sky blue· light blue stripe#9CBBE3white· white stripe- Overall silhouetteBack-facing short shirt ending at the waist with a slightly curved hem panel and pronounced wide puff sleeves extending outward from the shoulder seam.