Ashley Top - Blue Cranes
The Ashley Top in Blue Cranes is a short-sleeve top for girls and tweens with a mandarin collar, gathered shoulders and light pink knot buttons down the front, made for Chinese New Year visiting, reunion dinners and family photos. It is made from 100% woven cotton and fully lined in cotton, so it stays breathable through a warm Singapore CNY. Pair it with our Nicole Pants in Off-white for an easy festive outfit.
Our hand-drawn Blue Cranes print shows cranes flying over a sky-blue river, where a figure in a rice-planting hat rows a boat, in the style of a Chinese landscape painting. Cranes are a traditional symbol of longevity, peace and good fortune. Match her brother in the boys' Mandarin-collared Shirt, her sister in the girls' Blair Dress, the baby in the Flare Cheongsam, Dad in the Men's Mandarin-collared Shirt or Mum in the Ladies Sasha Dress.
Key Features
- Mandarin collar for a traditional look
- Light pink knot buttons down the front
- Short sleeves with gathered shoulders
- Fully lined in cotton
- 100% woven cotton, breathable for Singapore weather
- Matches the Men's Mandarin-collared Shirt
- Length: 40 cm (8Y) to 50 cm (16Y)
Size and Fit
Fit: Fitted. If she is between sizes, size up.
- Model is 12 years 6 months old, 156 cm tall and 40 kg, and wears 12Y.
How to read this chart: Chest is measured flat across the garment, so double it for the full measurement. Measurements may vary by up to 1.3 cm (0.5").
| Size | Chest, flat (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 8Y | 36 | 40 |
| 10Y | 39 | 43 |
| 12Y | 42 | 46 |
| 14Y | 45 | 48 |
| 16Y | 48 | 50 |
Care and Composition
Material: 100% cotton. Lining: 100% cotton.
- Hand wash or cold machine wash.
- Wash with similar colours.
- Do not bleach, dry clean or soak.
- Hang to dry in the shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this top true to size?
It is a fitted style. The easiest way to check is to lay a top that fits her well flat, measure across the chest and compare it with the chart. If she is between sizes, size up.
How is the Ashley Top different from the Amanda Top?
The Ashley Top is more fitted, with short gathered sleeves and knot buttons down the front. The Amanda Top is boxy and loose, with flutter sleeves and a back zip. Choose Ashley if she likes a neater, closer fit.
Is there a matching outfit for the family?
Yes. The Blue Cranes print also comes in a boys' Mandarin-collared Shirt (2Y to 14Y), a Tang Shirt (6M to 8Y), a baby Flare Cheongsam (6M to 3Y), a girls' Blair Dress (4Y to 16Y), a Ladies Sasha Dress (S to XXL) and a Men's Mandarin-collared Shirt (XS to XXL).
Standard Courier
2-3 working days
Express Courier
1-2 working days
Self-Collection
1-2 working days
Available at The Elly Store @ One Holland Village and The Elly Office
Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase for an exchange or store credit. Items must be in their original condition, unwashed, and with the packaging intact. Sale items cannot be returned or exchanged.
Find out more about our shipping policy and exchange policy.
Our Blue Cranes print features a serene sky-blue background with elegant cranes in flight and a figure in a traditional rice-planting hat gently rowing a boat. Inspired by Chinese artistry and Lunar New Year symbolism, cranes represent longevity, peace, and good fortune, making this print a meaningful choice for festive celebrations.
Perfect for family twinning outfits, reunion dinners, and Lunar New Year gatherings, the Blue Cranes design combines tranquil scenery with cultural heritage, bringing harmony, elegance, and auspicious energy to your CNY 2026 wardrobe.
Why we love this print
- Auspicious Crane Symbolism (鹤): Cranes are a cherished symbol of longevity, peace, and good fortune (长寿, 平安, 吉祥), making this print especially meaningful for Chinese New Year celebrations.
- Inspired by Chinese Artistry: The serene sky-blue palette, graceful cranes in flight, and traditional riverside scene echo classic Chinese landscape paintings, bringing quiet elegance and cultural depth to festive wear.
Designed for Families in Singapore
Every elly print is hand-drawn in house by our design team in Singapore. Our Chinese New Year collection was drawn as a four-seasons series of spring, summer, autumn and winter, and most prints come in baby, kids', ladies' and men's styles, so the whole family can match for reunion dinner and house visits.
We make our pieces for Singapore weather. Most are 100% cotton or our soft jersey with 5% elastane, so they stay comfortable through a long, warm day of visiting. For Disney fans, our Disney | elly designs include Mickey and Disney Princess prints.