Smart Designer Blouses
Smart Designer Blouses
The lighter, less structured twin of the shirt, the blouse has long been a fashion must have. From peasants to renaissance artists right up to the modern-day, smart woman. They have been a lustworthy item of clothing.
With the choice of pussy-bows, gypsy and loose shirt styles, among others, it is easy to find one that fits into your look perfectly. The designers have cottoned on to our need for a more feminine version of the shirt this season and we could not be happier about it.
3.1. Philip Lim is the collection of choice for the smart, feminine woman and this season it is home to so many beautiful examples of the blouse. The sash-collar silk-chiffon is a lesson in simple workwear with a nod to the sixties working woman. Tucked in to a pair of paperbag waisted shorts or thrown over skinny jeans, this blouse looks elegant and dresses up any casual look. Philip Lim has also teamed his beautiful pieces with high fashion embellishment. His Embellished Silk and linen-blend blouse looks gorgeous with everything from skirts and shorts to trousers and jeans. Ticking the sheer trend and our love for bib necklaces, this beauty is style in a nutshell.
Never one to do what convention dictates, the designer Vivienne Westwood, ripped up the, blouse, rulebook for this season’s Anglomania collection. Taking her iconic deconstructed style and applying it to the fashion mainstay, brings it bang up to date. From the Collar Bib- which takes the pussy-bow to massive proportions and new heights- to the Marghi. The Marghi could easily be mistaken for a corset with its off-the shoulder style, zip-up back and bodice panelling but make no mistakes this is a big fashion twist on a wardrobe staple. Of course Vivienne was never going to stick to the traditional hues of cream or white, instead you can pick up a range of fabulous prints. Whether you fancy fuchsia tartan or multi-coloured Piccaso-esque patterns- Anglomania is the place to be.
Looking for a more casual approach to the blouse? Then check out the Estelle Cropped from Elizabeth and James. This gorgeous, laid-back piece is perfect for draping over a pair of ankle grazing jeans and mannish brogues, for that smart, model off-duty look. The cropped version works perfectly over a maxi skirt also and is the perfect way to incorporate a traditional piece into a quirky, cool wardrobe.
Now for a designer that has decided to make a full on fashion statement, with his take on the peasant blouse, look no further than Marc Jacobs and his stunning Colour-Block silk-crepe dress. This beautiful dress is made up of a gorgeous marigold blousson top, a maroon obi belt and a sheer apricot maxi skirt- nailing four trends in one, it doesn’t get much better than this.
It doesn’t matter whether you are dressing for work, drinks, dinner or a party, you will always be well dressed in any of the items mentioned in this article or any other girly, smart designer blouse
