1 Floral Blouse, 4 Outfits For Work
If you peek into my wardrobe, you’ll see a kaleidoscope of colors and styles, from yoga pants on one side to formal gowns on the other. In the middle of my closet, between my everyday jeans and special occasion dresses, are my work clothes. Although I’m not in an office all day anymore, there are plenty of occasions when I need professional attire, so I have a small collection of tailored pants, skirts, blouses, and jackets that I can mix and match. My favorite piece in this collection is a multicolor floral blouse that I bought while on vacation in the U.K.
If you’re looking for a way to refresh your work wardrobe, consider a floral blouse in silk or polyester. Here are 7 reasons why:
- A silk or polyester chiffon blouse is wrinkle-resistant.
- Find one that hits at your hip, and you’ll have the option to tuck it in or leave it out.
- If your work attire is fairly neutral, your multicolor blouse will add a pop of color which makes for a much more interesting outfit.
- A floral blouse is feminine, classic, dressy, and effortless all at the same time.
- Florals coordinate beautifully with other patterns like plaid, houndstooth, tweed, and stripes.
- A soft blouse skims and flatters your body, unlike a t-shirt which can cling, or a button-down shirt which can look boxy.
- It’s versatile. Wear it with a suit, pants, a skirt or jeans.
Outfit 1: Floral Blouse + Tailored Pants + Booties/Pumps
A floral blouse softens a jacket and pants combination. Tuck it into pants with a straight or wide leg. You can also wear it untucked over pants with a tapered (slimmer) leg.
Outfit 2: Floral Blouse + Textured Pencil Skirt + Kitten Heels
A pencil skirt is a classic look for work. This Ponte Pencil Skirt from Ann Taylor has a little stretch for comfort.
An A-line skirt (wider at the bottom than a pencil skirt) would also work well. Just don’t pick a skirt with too much volume, since your top is fairly loose. For this combination, you will want to tuck your blouse in.
This Cece Ruffle Sleeve Metallic Accent Blouse would add a little whimsy to a serious pencil skirt. Cece’s Bloomsbury Floral Chiffon Ruffle Blouse comes in a white background as well as a dark one.
Outfit 3: The Multicolor Floral Blouse + Slim Pants + Mules
If you want a loose-fitting that you can wear untucked, pair it with slimmer pants. A straight-leg or skinny pants work best. Add some flat or heeled mules for a relaxed but professional look.
Outfit 4: The Multicolor Floral Blouse + Jeans + Flats
If you work from home or have a casual dress code at work, wear your floral blouse with jeans.
For a dressier look, wear dark rinse denim, and add a small leather handbag.
For a more casual look, try cropped distressed denim with slip-on sneakers. (Mine are past season ones from Dolce Vita.)
Do you have a floral blouse for work? Let me know your favorite way to wear yours!
Have a great week!
