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5 Blouses to Refresh Your Work Wardrobe

From soft silk to luxe lace, discover the top five shirts and blouses to refresh your work wardrobe, plus find out how to style them with our expert fashion tips.

1. The Silk Blouse

Annie Print Silk Top, £79 | Bonnie Trousers, £49 | Belinda Bow Tote, £29 | Simone Block Heel Sandals, £45

The silk blouse is a true style hero; it’s luxurious, lightweight and versatile, taking you effortlessly from desk to dinner. Bring a little luxe to your nine-to-five wardrobe with this pure silk blouse in soft blush, printed with painterly florals, and finished with frill bib detailing. Style it with a pair of navy tapered trousers, and accessorise with a smart tote bag and block-heeled sandals in the same hue.

 

2. The Frill Blouse

Jenny Frill Blouse, £45 | Carolina Floral Print Trouser, £55 | Rosa Ring Mini Backpack, £29 | Myra Pointed Ballerina Flats, £29

Ruffles and frills show no signs of slowing down as we move into AW17, bringing a touch of modern femininity to the simplest of silhouettes. Introduce the trend into your office style rotation with this sleek black blouse, designed with waterfall frills down the front. Team it with tapered black trousers with a ditsy floral print, and add a pop of colour with red pointed flats. When it comes to the bag, opt for a clean, minimal backpack for an effortlessly cool finish.

 

3. The Lace Blouse

Lottie Laura Lace Blouse, £65 | Mia Jaquard Skirt, £49 | Rosa Ring Saddle Bag, £29 | Sasha Court Shoes, £45

The Victoriana trend continues its fashion reign into next season, with romantic silhouettes, high necklines and ruffles adding extra drama to our AW17 wardrobes. Wear it to work with this pretty lace blouse in ivory, detailed with a frilled bib and delicate black piping. Tuck it into the waistband of a jacquard mini skirt, and finish with a tan saddle bag and block-heeled court shoes for a modern take on vintage styling.

 

4. The White Blouse

Priya Shirt, £39 | Nadine Jean, £39 | Destiny Leather Camera Bag, £49 | Ellen Embroidered Loafer, £45

The white blouse is one the key staples of any office line-up, thanks to its timelessness and endless versatility. Give it a new season feel with an oversized cocoon shirt, wearing it with a pair of dark-wash skinny jeans with a flattering high-rise waist. Finish the look with a navy leather camera bag and artfully-embroidered loafers – perfect for casual office dress codes.

 

5. The Printed Blouse

Surita Print Shirt, £42 | Iris Skinny Jean, £49 | Leather Shopper, £69 | Metallic Trainer, £49

Prints are the easiest way to add colour into your weekday uniform, with most styles translating effortlessly into your off-duty wardrobe. Start the weekend early with this floral-paisley print shirt with autumnal shades of forest green, rich orange and blue, teaming it with faded skinny jeans for casual Friday perfection. Complete the laid-back aesthetic with a tan leather shopper and cool metallic trainers.

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