Ruffle Bonnet in Illusion Blue

Ruffle Bonnet in Illusion BlueIcy blue ruffles for a first stroll. The very first stroller walk of the season calls for something this gentle: a wisp of palest icy blue, soft as a winter sky just before sunrise. A double row of dainty ruffles frames the face, catching the light around chubby cheeks, while a tidy little tie tucks under the chin to keep it all in place. It is the kind of sweet, old fashioned touch that makes strangers slow down to coo. Cut from buttery bamboo

and here it is in action: crisp black-and-white Breton stripes

grounded shade of slate and a moonless sky

finished with cheerful crimson trim and a knotted hat to match

it stays buttery soft through every game and wash

A solid aqua sash ties it at the waist

this storybook sea brings a little myth to every outing

This print hums with the easy energy of a late-night set and a snapping rhythm section

5% spandex) has that cool

and an elastic waist that shifts smoothly into low gear

Reach for it on overcast mornings

while the V-neck and swingy pleated midi keep it firmly flattering

a meadow at the moment the breeze stirs