Do You Know How to Wear the One Shirt Every Fashion Girl Owns?
One of the most timeless wardrobe staples is definitely a silk blouse, and we don't talk about them enough. Wearing a silk blouse is one thing, but styling it is another. Today, we are here to break down a few of the coolest ways to style a silk blouse, courtesy of some of our favorite fashion girls.
Whether you are headed to the office or searching for that last-minute look for a night on the town, learn to let the silk blouse become a major workhorse in your wardrobe. Not sure how? The outfits ahead will give you all the pointers you need.
Go on to see eight fresh ways to style a silk blouse, and then shop a selection of our favorites.
Style your favorite silk blouse with vintage denim and simple heels.
Layer a basic T-shirt underneath your silk blouse and throw on a midi skirt. Your office outfit has never looked cooler.
Pair two pastel colors together to create a fresh take on this classic blouse style.
Layer multiple pendant necklaces together when your silk blouse needs a little extra pizzazz.
A silk blouse looks great when styled with leather. We love this miniskirt-and-loafer outfit for a fresh take on an all-black summer look.
Opt for a monochromatic ensemble, but play with different hues within the same shade.
Go all out and pair this classic shirt style with festive pants and chunky shoes. A colorful faux-fur coat won't hurt either.
Take things back to the basics with this timeless, office-appropriate look consisting of a blazer draped over the shoulders and some bright-red pants.
Shop silk blouses:
Polka dots are having a major moment right now, and with this top, so can you!
I want literally everything from Alexa Chung's new collection, but if I had to choose just one piece, it would be this ice-blue top.
The draping sleeves and wrap-around cut will cinch perfectly around your waist.
Wear this tie-front button blouse with a white linen maxi skirt and sandals this summer.
The shirt's gathered sleeves and draping will instantly elevate any look. (And the subtle polka dots are so cute.)
Picasso-esque sketches and statement sleeves equal the most feminine silk blouse of all.
Everyone needs a versatile vertical-stripe button-down.
I cannot wait to wear this top with straight black trousers and loafers.
The shiny silver buttons against the dark navy-blue satin are everything.
Such a classically beautiful shirt that works with a cutoff denim skirt on the weekends or with slacks during the workweek.
The cut of this blouse looks fashionable and professional.
I can't tell what's more noteworthy: the color or the ruched sleeves.
The perfect blouse to pair with black skinny jeans. Up next: Ready to accessorize? We decoded how to style a bandana, as influenced by the street style set.
Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.