Silk Bowtie Blouse (Banana Republic, $79.50)
It’s no secret that I love tie-neck blouses. They’re feminine, professional and versatile. They look great with a pencil skirt or jeans or under a sweater.
Today’s Three Ways will be a little bit different, because the outfits will be coming straight out of my closet. I’m excited for the post, even though taking good photos is not a talent I possess. Consider yourselves warned.
It’s allegedly spring. However, for every minute of sunshine, there seems to be an hour of rain and gloom. So while I’d love to wear lighter spring pieces, it’s time to bring on the layers.
Inside the reader mail bag there are questions about summer beauty, hiring a personal shopper, navigating a sudden breakouts, and more. Let’s dig in!
And just like that, it’s April. Summer is almost upon us, and the retailers are filled with linen wares. Now, you know that I am usually unwilling to wear linen to work due to the wrinkles. But in this post-pandemic world, perhaps my mind can change.
It’s allegedly spring. However, for every minute of sunshine, there seems to be an hour of rain and gloom. So while I’d love to wear lighter spring pieces, it’s time to bring on the layers.
Inside the reader mail bag there are questions about summer beauty, hiring a personal shopper, navigating a sudden breakouts, and more. Let’s dig in!
And just like that, it’s April. Summer is almost upon us, and the retailers are filled with linen wares. Now, you know that I am usually unwilling to wear linen to work due to the wrinkles. But in this post-pandemic world, perhaps my mind can change.
Since Sloane was born, I’ve fallen hard into a black, white, and blue wardrobe. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but as spring blooms, I need a little color in my wardrobe (and probably a little print too). Here are a few tops that caught my eye for work.
Wow, I'm really looking forward to this!
That is so exciting. I own the blouse as well – it is such a great fit and color. Excited to see what you do with it. Not only is it hard to take good pictures, but it is also often surprising how much more bland perfectly fabulous outfits can look in pictures. When you look in the mirror you register your full body but also zoom in on details such as bangles, which doesn't happen when you just have one full-body picture to look at. Looking forward to this afternoon!
Belle – do you know if BR runs true to size? or vanity sizing?
A neck-tie blouse should be worn in moderation, unless you want to channel Jane Fonda's character in 9 to 5.
I've never worn or owned a tie-neck blouse.
I've also never had the feeling that I neeeeeed a blouse…
But goodness, I want this so bad it almost feels like need.
helixy: Banana has a sale almost every third day, usually 20-30% off. So check back and maybe get it for less. Why not own a blouse? they go with everything.
Helena: Unless I pair mine with a poofy, permed haircut and gigantic glasses, I think I'll be fine.
And Terri, true to size. But the blouse is a bit sheer so I wear an under layer.
Oh, to revise – I have blouses, I wear them, and they're wonderful. I've just never looked at any specific one that inspired that surge of wardrobe lust where you go, “I need this blouse/those shoes/etc.”