While casual tees, polos, and other clothing definitely have a stable place in a woman’s wardrobe collection, are also essentials for special events. The differentiators in a dressy blouse has a lot to do with the material details. These women’s blouses don’t necessarily have to be flashy. Instead they can be simple, but are set apart from an everyday casual blouse by details such as cut, embellishment, fabric, pattern, material, or other detail. Take for example a classic ladies’ button-down blouse. In a cotton blend with regular buttons, this blouse is the perfect partner for a sexy suit, or can be cute and casual paired with slacks and a great pullover sweater. Take the same blouse, however, in a satin fabric with pearl buttons, and you have something more fashionable.
Occasions for dress blouses are many. Many women choose something a bit more special in a blouse for certain events. You might want a dressy blouse for a date out with your husband, night on the town, holiday party, baby shower, church, birthday parties – pretty much anything that requires a touch of spice and class. The neckline should be a low cut. The lower, the sexier, which may be perfect for a hot dinner date, but not quite so appropriate at church.
There is an endless supply of different styles of dress blouses available. In order to determine what’s right for you, consider several factors. First, the occasion can determine how dressy and eye-catching you want the blouse to be. Second, your body type should determine the most figure flattering blouse cut. Finally, your personal style are of utmost importance. If you want to wear the blouse, you must like it and feel emotionally attached to it. If it’s not really your fashion, you’ll likely wind up returning it to the store or leaving it to die in your closet.
Think about the season. While a sleeveless sequined cami may work well on a summer evening, it won’t look so great if you are constantly crossing your arms and shivering in the colder weather. Pick a blouse appropriate for the season and weather, or make sure to have a sweater, shawl, or wrap that complements and doesn’t detract from the beauty of the dressy blouse.
Features of dressy blouses include anything that helps the blouse stand out. Details like sequins, beading rhinestones, pearled or jeweled buttons, embellished necklines, ruffles, embroidery, or ties are all features that can help transform a blouse from boring to extraordinary. Pleating, cinched or tied up waists, and sheer layered looks are also common features in dressy tops. The fabrics are also very important – they are typically softer and more airy. Common fabrics for dressy blouses include rayon, silk, chiffon, taffeta, and satin.
The trick for most ladies is to create the look of a nice figure. Wrap style dress blouses are a popular style because they flatter all body types, making the waist appear thinner and giving a proportionate look. For pear shaped women, dressy tops with wide necklines, such as square or bateau styles work nicely. Volume on the upper portion of the body also works well for pear shapes, so look for styles with embellishment, ruffles, bustier styles or added details on the upper part of the body to create balance.
Everyone has their favorite boutique where they find dressy blouses. I have mine! But you should take some chances and shop around for yourself, you may just discover the perfect blouse!