Blouses

Designer-Blouses

In the 1890s, fashion was forever changed as the blouse started to become an accepted wardrobe choice for women. Over the years, this article of clothing has been reinvented, recreated, and restyled in ways that make it a must-have for the modern woman's wardrobe. Blouses now claim a large piece of real estate in closets around the world. Their versatility makes them constantly relevant in the world of fashion, and their practicality makes them a favorite piece of clothing for many women.

The Style

Blouses are traditionally loose tops that are gathered at the waist and therefore "blouse" over the body. Today, however, they come in many different styles: buttons, bows, embroidery, and patterns help create an unending stream of options. Fabrics from cotton to chiffon are used in their construction, and lend to the ability of blouses to accommodate a fancy night out on the town or a casual weekend morning.

Due to their popularity, a number of designers and design houses have taken it upon themselves to further the style life of the blouse. Celebrity brand Elizabeth and James consistently creates innovative blouses that can be seen in their lines each season. Diane von Furstenberg is another premium designer who creates beautiful blouses, with femininity as the hallmark in her collections. Balmain is yet a different designer to take on the blouse, and offers a wide array of fabrics and patterns to entice fashion lovers into adding the best pieces to their closets.

Blouses can be worn in a plethora of ways. Paired with jeans from brands like J Brand or 7 For All Mankind, they can add depth to casual outfits, and combined with trousers or pencil skirts from The Row or DKNY, they are perfect for the office. The usefulness of the blouse assures that its popularity will remain high, and that it will keep its place as a wardrobe staple.