Item of the Week: Wrapover Blouses
Jun 12, 2017
I love a little drama in my wardrobe. Whether it’s a party in the back (like on this OdlR top) or a dramatic shoulder (like on this Bailey44 blouse), I like when a piece of clothing makes a bold statement. And the wrapover blouse trend certainly makes a statement.
I’ve seen these wrapover tops on a lot of bloggers lately. My one issue is that they usually choose tops that also have a dramatic ruffled sleeve. The voluminous wrap with the ruffle sleeve looks a bit too Carmen Miranda for me. But this H&M blouse has a more conservative sleeve, making it a nice piece for the office if you style it right. Tune in tomorrow for more advice on that topic.
Until then, I also love this $69 WAYF top from Nordstrom in your choice of white or blue-stripe. H&M is also selling a simple wrapover sweater, which would look great over a camisole as a cardigan alternative. You can also add a bell sleeve, like on this bold, red boohoo Nora top. For something very conservative, this French Connection blouse is perfect for a more staid take on this trend.
Plus-size? I found this Eloquii top, which is a bit more conservative for the office. Forever21 has a surplice top with a bit more drama to it. Petite ladies, I hunted around, but I didn’t find anything I really liked. I’ll give it another shot tonight, and if I find something, add it to tomorrow’s post.
The image looks super blurry. Not sure if it’s a computer specific thing or not.
Same.
Same here. Clicking it to open in a sep window cleared it up but not this resolution.
I thought it was just me! Can’t really see the top.
also can’t see the image
So weird. I think it’s fixed now.
Was blurry for me earlier, fixed now!
I do like a simple wrapped shirt, it’s the drama versions (missing shoulders/backs/elbows) that are a bit much. The dominance of these weird amalgamations of deconstruction and ruffles with suiting pinstripes are so strange to me.
Did you see Racked’s take on this trend? https://www.racked.com/2017/4/4/15136836/off-the-shoulder-blouse-pinstripe-luxury-shirts
I love a good simple wrap top! I agree that they can sometimes be too much haha
Kim
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I own this blouse!! Bought it to wear with high waisted jeans for my birthday party and it’s also getting some mileage with a black pencil for work! Excellent pick.
Wrap tops are also super-slimming, so that’s another plus! I love finding office-appropriate pieces that are on-trend–thanks for the round-up!
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