This was a gorgeous item! The fabric was delightfully soft and draped well, and the fastenings all over were very well applied - I can remove the top of the JSK to have just a skirt with ease, but if I want to use the top all it takes is a handful of buttons and the whole thing immediately transforms! The top is wonderfully flowy, and has only two large closures across the front, but it stays closed well. I can not comment on the blouse, as I did not purchase that, but this JSK and top STILL go well with other button-down blouses that can be found elsewhere on this site, so I was not at all disappointed by this lack. Overall, a five-star purchase!