Xena Short Sleeve Top in Navy

The blouse that means business — with a romantic edge.

The Melissa Nepton Xena Short Sleeve Top in Navy is the printed cotton blouse that makes a statement without trying. A bold diamond print in navy on 100% woven cotton, with a smocked mock neck and keyhole slit with piped trim, puffed elbow-length sleeves, and a single-button top closure. The piping detail runs throughout, giving the blouse a tailored, considered quality that elevates it from a simple printed top to something genuinely special. Relaxed fit, straight hem, and endlessly versatile. By Melissa Nepton.

Why she'll love it

The smocked mock neck with keyhole is the detail that makes this blouse genuinely special — the smocking gives the neckline a soft, feminine texture, while the keyhole slit adds an unexpected, editorial touch. The puffed elbow-length sleeves give the silhouette a romantic, fashion-forward quality that a standard short sleeve doesn't have. The piped trim throughout is the finishing detail that ties everything together — it gives the blouse a tailored, couture-adjacent quality that makes it look more expensive than it is. The navy diamond print is bold and graphic without being loud.

Fit & Feel

100% Cotton. Woven printed cotton. Smocked mock neck with keyhole slit. Piped trim. Puffed elbow-length sleeves. Single-button top closure. Straight hem. Relaxed fit. By Melissa Nepton.

What makes it different

Melissa Nepton is a Montreal-based designer known for considered prints and construction details that give her pieces a distinctive, fashion-forward quality. The Xena Top is a perfect example — the combination of smocked mock neck, piped trim, and puffed sleeves creates a blouse that's both romantic and architectural. The 100% woven cotton is breathable and beautiful, and the relaxed fit makes it genuinely comfortable for all-day wear.

How to wear it

Wear tucked into tailored trousers or a midi skirt for a polished, editorial look. Or style with leather shorts or slim jeans for a fashion-forward contrast — the navy print and piped trim make it special enough to carry a simple bottom. The navy colorway pairs beautifully with black, ivory, and camel. Finish with gold jewelry and a structured bag.

Details

• 100% Cotton
• Woven printed diamond print in navy
• Smocked mock neck with keyhole slit
• Piped trim throughout
• Puffed elbow-length sleeves
• Single-button top closure
• Straight hem, relaxed fit
• By Melissa Nepton