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For all you ladies out there – advice on How to Wear Your Favourite Blouse

We’ve all got that favourite piece of clothing that we’d love to wear every day given half the chance. Fortunately, some pieces actually are incredibly versatile and can take us from day to night or from boardroom to boogying the night away. If you’ve got a favourite blouse, it’s more than likely you haven’t maxed out its potential just yet. There are lots of ways to dress with your blouse to make it fit any occasion imaginable.

 

The blouse

Blouses are way more versatile than many of us give them credit for. They’re not just for the office or a night out with friends. By combining them with different accessories and clothes you can create entirely unique outfits in an instant. If you have a smaller bust, a blouse with ruffling can add some inches in this area and be very feminine. If you are on the curvier side, a blouse with a V-neck  or central detail can be useful in breaking up the look of a large bust and also drawing the eye inward to create the illusion of a slimmer silhouette. When it comes to choosing colour, the general rule of thumb suggests that if you’re bigger on the bottom half, choose a lighter colour on the top half and vice versa. There is no need to avoid print if you are curvier, but if you are very petite, it is best to go with a ditsy or smaller print to avoid looking swamped by a large print.

 

A day out with friends

We all love to show off our favourite pieces to our friends. They appreciate our fashion know-how far more than our partners or husbands! A day out with friends is the ideal time to give your favourite blouse an outing. On a casual day, wear your blouse loose over skinny jeans or leggings and add a great blazer style jacket for an on trend and relaxed look that your friends will love.

A day at the office

Although it seems like a shame to waste your favourite pieces on the office, sometimes you want that extra bit of confidence your favourite clothes give you. Wear your blouse tucked in to a curve friendly pencil skirt. Add some great heels and you have the makings of a super confident you in an instant. For even more oomph, add a wide belt around the middle to accentuate your waist.

 

A night on the tiles

Your favourite blouse was simply made for a night on the tiles, so get ready to party. Here, the key is sparkle and plenty of it. Wear your blouse with skinny trousers and great heels. If your blouse is plain, go with one of the fabulous sequin jackets that are available on the high street, but go with something a little plainer if your blouse has a print, as you could look too busy if combining sequins and print. Enjoy adding a piece or two of your favourite jewellery and why not experiment with your make-up colour too, to complement your blouse.

 

A special occasion

Make the most of your blouse for a special occasion such as a christening or garden party. Pair it with a pair of high waisted, wide leg trousers for an elegant look. Tuck your blouse in to your trousers and wear a great pair of heels to create a super, long legged look that will make you feel utterly glamorous. If you have a plain blouse, you can add a funky chiffon scarf knotted neatly around your neck for a super chic look. You can do the same if you have a print blouse but do opt for a plain scarf this time around.

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