The Edit: Eight Whimsical, Career Blouses Under-$100

Apr 26, 2018

Basics are great.  Classics are the foundation of your wardrobe.  But special pieces — pieces with whimsy and life and verve — those are for the days when you feel your best (or need a pick me up).  Here are eight blouses that fall into that category.

& Other Stories Tie Detail Blouse ($95)

Two things about this blouse: 1) the tie is not attached, 2) it’s a bit sheer, but the cool sleeves make it worth the camisole.

LOFT Ikat Shirred Yoke Blouse ($59, also in petite)

Modcloth Flattery Ruffled Blouse ($45, also in plus)

& Other Stories Cherry Print Blouse ($65)

Dynamite Wrap Blouse ($25)

Eloquii Embroidered Peasant Blouse ($59, also in plus-petite)

Express Tie Waist Roll Sleeve Blouse ($39, more colors)

LOFT Hummingbird Ruffle Blouse ($54)

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  1. Diana says:

    Love this post! My office is “fun” business casual and I’ve been looking for blouses that are dressy enough but still have some joy in them. Thanks!

  2. simone says:

    Love all these blouses!

  3. Kristen says:

    Have you bought anything from Dynamite? Curious about how sizing runs because lots of stuff looks awesome.

  4. Rachel says:

    I have a Jcrew Factory dress from last summer that is navy with red cherries all over it. When I ordered it, I thought it was polka dots, but the cherries really add a fun quality that I love. Any days I’m in a bad mood, I know I can wear my “cherry” dress for an immediate pick me up.

  5. Amanda says:

    I love LOFT blouses – cute AND machine-washable AND on sale? Yes please. Thanks for sharing, mine are in the mail! I’m excited for this one, too: https://www.loft.com/dotted-tie-neck-mixed-media-tee/465340?skuId=25029956&defaultColor=2222&catid=catl000011

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