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Home » 12 ways to wear a blouse: Hot Tips by Frances Patiky Stein

12 ways to wear a blouse: Hot Tips by Frances Patiky Stein

May 3, 2012

Actually, she included 24 ways to wear a blouse, but some of them were a bit… unusual…

Three simple blouses in light blue, navy and coral

Blouses – Acne

Blouse and matching skirt:

navy blouse with a matching navy skirt, brown accessories and a brown cardigan

Small silk scarf– Hermès, Navy skirt – Burberry Prorsum; belt – Mulberry, brown pumps – Giuseppe Zanotti; brown cardigan – Aviu bracelets – Sence Copenhagen

Blouse and pencil skirt:

coral blouse with a navy sweater and skirt; navy blouse and skirt with a beige sweater

Navy tee shirt – Alexander Wang, scarf – Wallis Fashion, navy pencil skirt – Debenhams, navy tights – Sternlein, navy pumps – Thierry Rabotin;necklace – Blu Bijoux, beige sweater – Joseph

Blouse over tee shirt with matching skirt or shorts:

light blue blouse worn as a jacket over a white tee shirt with a light blue skirt, or a pair of light blue shorts

Skirt – Nina Ricci, white tee shirt – Hel Och Ren, pink belt – Dorothy Perkins; calico shoes – Keds; shorts – Topshop; gold sandals – Monsoon); gold python belt – Ghibli

Blouse with trousers, or AGAIN with a matching skirt:

light blue shirt with navy trousers and a printed scarf; coral blouse and matching skirt with gold accessories

Sapphire earrings – Lord & Taylor, Scarf – Liberty of London; Navy pants – Stella McCartney,; navy flats – Debenhams; gold hoop earrings – J. Crew;  pink skirt – Sonia Rykie; gold belt – Michael Kor; gold flat sandals – Unisa

Blouse as a jacket over a tank top and trousers, or with white trousers:

coral blouse worn as a jacket over a matching tank top and trousers; coral blouse with white trousers and pearl jewelry

Navy tank – J. Crew, scarf – Liberty; Navy pants – Stella McCartney; navy flats – Debenhams; pearl earrings & necklace – Blue Nile; ivory silk pants – Chloe); pink flat sandals – Emilio Pucci

Blouse with matching trousers, worn as a jacket over a striped or a solid tee shirt:

navy blouse worn as a jacket over a striped tee shirt, or a white tee shirt, with navy trousers

Navy pants – Uniqlo, striped top – Nicole Farhi; dotted espadrilles – Ralph Lauren; dots and stripes scarf – Oasis; white tee – Michael Stars; striped espadrilles – Dorothy Perkins

I’ll be away for a few days at a family celebration, so I won’t be posting, or responding to comments and emails. Rest assured, I’ll be back here Tuesday late morning, after my ridiculously early work shift!

love,
Janice

PS – If you are looking for more color inspiration, check out the latest Pantone Color Planner and other documents in the Planning Documents section of the website.

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  1. Lisa says

    May 3, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    Love these ideas. Enjoy your time with family!

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  2. steppingmywaytobliss says

    May 3, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    Great suggestions/ideas. Enjoy your time with family and have a great little vacation. ~~Bliss

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  3. ann.about.town says

    May 3, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    How marvellous to see the blouse featured so. Wishing you a delightful sojourn!

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  4. Kristien62 says

    May 4, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    Vivienne- you have definitely been a good influence. Left in a hurry for Boston on Tuesday following the birth of my 3rd grandchild. Needed to pack quickly and conservatively and did not know how long I would stay. Using your framework (based on two pair of slacks), I pulled together enough pieces to mix and match at least 6 looks in a small suitcase which also contained my cosmetics,shoes, etc. My granddaughter met a very, pulled-together Nana. Merci!

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  5. Rebekah Bonde says

    May 4, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    Great pictures, V. I've never been a blouse person because of my wide hips, but I think it is such a classic, ladylike and versatile way to build a wardrobe. As I continue to slim down, blouses are becoming an essential part of my wardrobe.

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  6. Cornelia says

    May 7, 2012 at 1:35 am

    Enjoy your family celebration. I have been perusing the 'brown' for an upcoming family trip and I will pack smartly this time!

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  7. Casa Très Chic says

    May 7, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    Great ideas, as always!
    Love coming here, love blouses.
    Warm hugs
    Tereza

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