A great blouse is a must.  On busy mornings, being able to reach for a top that makes you feel put together is a lifesaver.  A stylish blouse can complete a basic business suit, bring new life to a simple pencil skirt, or jazz up a pair of jeans.  Here are seven blouses that are perfect for the summer-fall transition.

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This moody floral LOFT blouse has a wonderful color scheme and looks much more expensive than its $50 price point (also in petite).

This Pleione blouse ($34) is a wardrobe staple.  Nordstrom sells it every season in a selection of colors and styles.  The shape is also flattering on a number of body types.

This Tie Front Tunic Top from Eloquii ($69) comes in plus-size and plus-petite.  This top would look great with a pair of jeans or slim-cut pants, just add a bold necklace.

The peek-a-b00 sleeves on this H Halston blouse ($89) add lightness to an otherwise staid look.  I’d tuck it into a teal pencil skirt for a modern, sleek color palette.

The vibrant chain-print blouse from Mango ($59) is a really bold piece.  The unusual shape makes it a showstopper.  Wear it with the matching skirt or with grey trousers.

This Dorothy Perkins Curve blouse with a pleated back ($39) is a lot of fun.  I love the soft blush color, and the style is very cool.  I think I’d add a bright pink tassel necklace.

I kept coming back to this Express Puff Sleeve blouse ($49) and thinking, “No, that’s not that one.”  But it is, it is the one.  And not just for the obvious Anne of Green Gables reference.  I love it because it’s something different and bold.  It would be awesome with white pants.

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