Seersucker Ruffle Blouse

Entertaining: Southern Style.

Here’s a seersucker collection to complement your summer entertaining schedule. But

first, a few important details we must get right.

Food and beverage. Obviously a must. And never a shortage of either. Follow the rule

of three as a standard minimum—three types of dessert. Three types of pickled food. Three

types of fried food (make sure to have some comeback sauce). Three types of cocktail. Lime

sorbet margaritas are a nice reprieve from the sweltering summer heat. And lots of iced

sweet tea.

White paper fans help with the heat and humidity but try to schedule your soiree in a

month other than August. Air thick enough to slice with a butter knife is not ideal for

having a good time.

Antique linens and lace can make the most weathered outdoor furniture come to life.

Always have fresh flowers. Always. Everywhere.

Did I say iced sweet tea?

Activities include horseshoes, croquet, hay rides and a tire swing hanging from a weeping willow or 100-year-old oak.

Tea lights in mason jars are nice when the sun goes down.

Have at least 3 to 5 good storytellers mingling about. They keep the energy going.

A bluegrass band is a solid choice for entertainment.

I mentioned iced sweet tea, right?

Now bless your heart this sounds like a nice little shindig you’ve put together.

The Seersucker Ruffle Blouse (No. 4595). Well suited for hosting or your duties of leisure. The ruffle collar is unique to seersucker and will surely show off your southern charm. 100% cotton seersucker. Fully lined with French seams. Invisible zipper on wearer’s left side. Double ruffle collar. Bust and back shaping darts. Straight hem with 2" side slits. Imported.