Is the Beyond Travel Blouson Top worth it?

If you want a packable, wrinkle-resistant top that skims rather than clings, it earns its keep. At full catalog price it is a splurge, so buy during a Boston Proper promotion if you can wait.

How does it fit compared with a regular tee?

It has an easy fit with slight shaping, and the blouson hem blouses out at the hip. Size down if you want a closer fit; the 24.5-inch length in a small covers the hip.

Is the fabric breathable enough for summer?

The nylon-spandex double knit is stretchy and wrinkle-resistant but not especially airy. It suits travel, air conditioning and mild days better than a heat wave.

What neckline does it actually have?

Listings describe both a scoop and a bateau neckline, so check the product photos before ordering. Both are relatively high and modest.

How should I wash it?

Machine wash it, and line or lay flat to dry to protect the stretch and the banded hem. Skip the dryer heat if you want the shape to last.

Boston Proper runs frequent sitewide sales and clearance events, and this top is often included. Watch for markdowns around seasonal holidays rather than paying list price.

What do buyers say about the Beyond Travel Short Sleeve Blouson Top?

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 124 ratings.

Beyond Travel Short Sleeve Blouson Top: Prices & Price History

What reviewers say

Rated 4.7 out of 5 across 124 ratings, buyers mostly praise the fabric and the flattering blouson fit. Complaints tend to center on the hem adding bulk and the knit being heavier than expected.

Pros

Soft, stretchy double-knit fabric
Travel-friendly, wrinkle-resistant wear
Flattering blouson hem that hides the midsection
Easy pullover fit that holds its shape

Cons

Hem can add volume at the hips
Fabric feels warm in hot weather
Fit runs easy, so some size down

From Boston Proper

Cap sleeves
Bateau neckline
Double-layer, banded blouson hem
Easy, pullover style
Exclusive double-knit, four-way stretch fabric
Wrinkle-resistant for polished comfort anywhere

Sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
Materials: 95% nylon/5% spandex
Fit: Effortless: easy fit with slight shaping; hits below the waist at 24½ inches, based on size small
Sizing: Follow the size chart for the best fit; if between sizes, size down.
Care: Machine wash
Returns: Easy online returns and exchanges within 30 days of shipment date, excluding clearance items marked Final Sale; exchanges for like items are free, and a return
Shipping: Standard shipping 3-7 business days, Two Day 2 business days, Next Day next business day; Two Day and Next Day estimates apply to orders placed by 10AM EST.

Size chart

US SIZE	BUST	WAIST	HIPS
XXS	0	32.5"	26"	35.5"
XS	2	33.5"	27"	36.5"
	4	34.5"	28"	37.5"
S	6		29"	38.5"
	8		30"	39.5"
M	10		31"	40.5"
	12	39"	42"
L	14		34"	43.5"
	16		45"
XL	18		44"	47"

About the Beyond Travel Short Sleeve Blouson Top

Our Beyond Travel Short Sleeve Blouson Top features cap sleeves, a bateau neckline, and a blouson hem. It’s made with our exclusive double-knit, four-way stretch fabric that’s wrinkle-resistant for...