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a bra too'—making it an appealing choice for hot days when minimal underpinnings are preferred.","stretch_forgiving_sizing":"Multiple renters of this same smocked tie-top reported that the fabric is stretchy enough to size down without sacrificing comfort—one regular size S fit comfortably in an XS and another in a size 16 could have worn a size smaller—which means between-size shoppers can opt for the smaller size for a more fitted look or stay true to size for a breezier silhouette.","true_to_size_distribution":"Of 17 fit ratings on Rent the Runway for this top, 11 marked true to size and 6 rated it as running large, with zero marking it small—signaling that while the core fit is reliable, the built-in stretch shifts the sizing slightly toward the generous side, making it a safe bet to follow the brand's standard EU conversion if you prefer a relaxed fit.","high_side_slits_control_exposure":"The side slits are cut notably high—one reviewer observed they 'come up a bit high'—but the adjustable grosgrain ties let you control how much skin shows, and a renter wearing it at 5 months pregnant still found the silhouette flattering, so even those wary of too much exposure can adjust it to a more modest reveal."},"entry_quotes":{"braless_friendly_support":[{"url":"https://www.renttherunway.com/product_reviews/GAN97","quote":"It's tight enough you don't need a bra either"},{"url":"https://www.renttherunway.com/product_reviews/GAN97","quote":"No issues wearing without a bra too"}],"stretch_forgiving_sizing":[{"url":"https://www.renttherunway.com/product_reviews/GAN97","quote":"Wore this often, could have sized down as material is very stretchy"},{"url":"https://www.renttherunway.com/product_reviews/GAN97","quote":"given it’s stretchy it fit fine with size small and the ability to adjust ties on side. I think I could’ve also worn an XS just a fine!"}],"true_to_size_distribution":[{"url":"https://www.renttherunway.com/product_reviews/GAN97","quote":"Runs Small (0) True to Size (11) Runs Large (6)"}],"high_side_slits_control_exposure":[{"url":"https://www.renttherunway.com/product_reviews/GAN97","quote":"the sides of the shirt come up a bit high (normally I hate that but with this I didn’t mind)"},{"url":"https://www.renttherunway.com/product_reviews/GAN97","quote":"Wore it 5 months preggo and the bump looked cute!"}]},"entry_sources":{"braless_friendly_support":["https://www.renttherunway.com/product_reviews/GAN97"],"stretch_forgiving_sizing":["https://www.renttherunway.com/product_reviews/GAN97"],"true_to_size_distribution":["https://www.renttherunway.com/product_reviews/GAN97"],"high_side_slits_control_exposure":["https://www.renttherunway.com/product_reviews/GAN97"]}},"smocking_romantic_history":{"title":"Smocking as a romantic design detail","entries":{"medieval_workwear_origins":"Smocking emerged in England as early as the Middle Ages on agricultural workers' smocks to add functional stretch before elastic existed, but when 19th-century urbanites adopted it as fashionable dress they infused the technique with a romanticized vision of rural innocence — a pastoral nostalgia this blouse channels directly through its smocked texture.","1970s_laura_ashley_revival":"The 1970s smocking revival, led by Laura Ashley’s Victorian-inspired party dresses and even appearing on plunge-neckline swimwear, transformed the technique into a mainstream symbol of vintage femininity and cottage charm — a direct precursor to the romantic, ruffle-trimmed aesthetic this Ganni top embodies."},"entry_quotes":{"medieval_workwear_origins":[{"url":"https://asufidmmuseum.asu.edu/learn/articles/smocked-frock","quote":"In what could be considered an early example of work-wear influencing fashion, both smocks and smocking became an important part of fashionable dress beginning in the 1870s."}],"1970s_laura_ashley_revival":[{"url":"https://ruthsinger.com/2017/02/23/smocking-2/","quote":"As with many crafts, smocking was revived in the 1970s when such delights as the smocked plunge-neckline swimming costume was created….alongside Victorian-esque party dresses for women and girls, made popular by Laura Ashley."}]},"entry_sources":{"medieval_workwear_origins":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smocking","https://asufidmmuseum.asu.edu/learn/articles/smocked-frock"],"1970s_laura_ashley_revival":["https://ruthsinger.com/2017/02/23/smocking-2/"]}},"cotton_poplin_breathability":{"title":"Organic cotton poplin feel and summer performance","entries":{"cool_dry_hand":"Poplin's dense weave produces a smooth, compact surface with a distinctive 'cool and dry' handfeel — against the skin it feels crisp rather than clammy, which is why it's a go-to fabric for romantic tops that need to hold dramatic volume without wilting.","85_cfm_airflow":"The plain weave's structure, with fine warp and thicker weft yarns, yields an airflow rating of 85 CFM — high enough that even on humid summer days the blouse stays breathable without sacrificing the body needed to support smocking and ruffles.","moisture_transport":"Pure cotton poplin naturally wicks perspiration away from the body, so the blouse remains drier and cooler than synthetic blends — a practical edge for a sleeveless summer top that will face skin-contact in warm settings.","sub_130_g_m_weight":"Cotton poplin typically weighs between 90–130 g/m², with blouse-weight variations falling in the lighter half of that range; this keeps the smocked top airy and non-clinging even in direct sun, unlike heavier woven cottons that trap heat.","94_wrinkle_recovery":"Poplin fabrics recover from wrinkling at a rate of 94% after 8 hours of wear — on a white blouse, that means the front stays visibly sharper throughout an evening out, and any creases resolve with a quick steam or low-heat iron."},"entry_quotes":{"cool_dry_hand":[{"url":"https://www.cimmino.com/en/definitive-guide-to-cotton-poplin-fabric-what-it-is-how-to-use-it-and-why-choose-it/","quote":"compact, smooth, non-glossy material with a cool and dry touch"}],"85_cfm_airflow":[{"url":"https://clothingdigest.com/cotton-poplin-fabric/","quote":"Excellent airflow with a breathability index of 85 CFM, making it ideal for warm weather clothing and year-round comfort."}],"moisture_transport":[{"url":"https://www.zerow.it/en/blogs/fabrics/cotton-poplin","quote":"This fabric is famous for its ability to absorb moisture and let air pass, creating a perfect microclimate for the hottest days."}],"sub_130_g_m_weight":[{"url":"https://www.cimmino.com/en/definitive-guide-to-cotton-poplin-fabric-what-it-is-how-to-use-it-and-why-choose-it/","quote":"The average weight (between 90 and 130 g/m 2) makes it versatile for both summer dresses and formal shirts."}],"94_wrinkle_recovery":[{"url":"https://clothingdigest.com/cotton-poplin-fabric/","quote":"94% wrinkle recovery after 8 hours of wear, outperforming linen by 34%."}]},"entry_sources":{"cool_dry_hand":["https://www.cimmino.com/en/definitive-guide-to-cotton-poplin-fabric-what-it-is-how-to-use-it-and-why-choose-it/"],"85_cfm_airflow":["https://clothingdigest.com/cotton-poplin-fabric/"],"moisture_transport":["https://www.zerow.it/en/blogs/fabrics/cotton-poplin"],"sub_130_g_m_weight":["https://www.cimmino.com/en/definitive-guide-to-cotton-poplin-fabric-what-it-is-how-to-use-it-and-why-choose-it/"],"94_wrinkle_recovery":["https://clothingdigest.com/cotton-poplin-fabric/"]}},"side_ties_styling_versatility":{"title":"Styling the adjustable side ties","entries":{"tailored_trouser_pairing":"Pairing the smocked top with sharply tailored high-waisted trousers contrasts the ruched softness with architectural lines — the side ties then act as a subtle cinch that preserves waist definition without disrupting the clean trouser silhouette, a formula recommended by editorial styling guides.","ganni_s_playful_design_dna":"The adjustable side ties are a direct expression of Ganni's design philosophy, which the label describes as an 'effortless and playful approach' — this blouse hands the wearer the tool to reshape its silhouette, making each outing a fresh interpretation rather than a static look.","peplum_to_a_line_silhouette_switch":"Cinching the adjustable grosgrain ties tight pulls the smocked fabric inward and forces the ruffle-trimmed hem to flare into a pronounced peplum shape that defines the waist; leaving the ties loose allows the hem to fall in a soft A-line, effectively delivering two distinct silhouettes from one piece."},"entry_quotes":{"tailored_trouser_pairing":[{"url":"https://www.sewmamasew.com/20-smocked-top-outfit-ideas/","quote":"A smocked top can look surprisingly refined when styled with tailored trousers."}],"ganni_s_playful_design_dna":[{"url":"https://www.brownthomas.com/women/smocked-side-tie-blouse/2001190862.html?cgid=womens","quote":"Embracing its Nordic heritage without limiting itself to traditional minimalism, Ganni seeks a more effortless and playful approach to design."}],"peplum_to_a_line_silhouette_switch":[{"url":"https://www.brownthomas.com/women/smocked-side-tie-blouse/2001190862.html?cgid=womens","quote":"Round neck, sleeveless design, scoop back, side tie fastenings, ruffled hem, smocked texture, cropped design"}]},"entry_sources":{"tailored_trouser_pairing":["https://www.sewmamasew.com/20-smocked-top-outfit-ideas/"],"ganni_s_playful_design_dna":["https://www.brownthomas.com/women/smocked-side-tie-blouse/2001190862.html?cgid=womens"]}}}},"handle":"knots-and-ruffles-smocked-blouse-19638-29126201","storefront_path":"/en/women-designer/tops/tank-tops-sleeveless/knots-and-ruffles-smocked-blouse--19638-29126201","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/women-designer/tops/tank-tops-sleeveless/knots-and-ruffles-smocked-blouse--19638-29126201"}}