Women's blouse is an indispensable thing of your wardrobe. The refined, stylish women's blouse always remains in trend thanks to more and more new ideas of designers.
Styles
Casual
Casual style means comfort and freedom of movement. Such blouses are most often made in a free cut. Sleeves can be of various lengths: from short to long.
There are blouses in the style of casual without sleeves or with short sleeves, which is especially relevant for the summer period.
Boho
Boho style blouses are a loose fit and many decorative elements, such as ruffles. This style involves a combination of fabrics, for example, linen and lace. Layering is an important element in boho clothing. The bottom of such blouses is most often asymmetric.
Classical
Classic is the severity of lines and the sophistication of the silhouette. Such blouses are sewn with a classic long sleeve. Sometimes the sleeve ends with a cuff. There are blouses with short sleeves, but without decor.Closed shoulders - this is the main characteristic of a classic blouse.
Military
This style has become a favorite among famous designers for several seasons in a row. Grace and brutality in one image - this is the military. The characteristic palette of colors is brown, black, dark beige and khaki. The decor on military-style blouses includes buttons, cufflinks, stand-up collars, shoulder straps and pockets. Most often, in such blouses, the shoulders are cut wider than the bottom.
Country
Natural fabrics and simplicity, perhaps the presence of a characteristic print "cell" - these are the main components of the country style.
Floral blouses, lace, belts, twisted sleeves, lantern sleeves, lacing - this way you can easily recognize the country style.
Retro
60s style blouses are back in trend. Refined decoration and refinement of the silhouette are the main trends. The preferred fabrics for the retro style are silk and satin. Decor in the form of frill and quilling, sleeves made of transparent fabrics - this is the retro style.
Romantic
Such blouses are most often adjacent. Can be with or without a collar. Decorated elements in the form of sleeves, for example, a flashlight sleeve, add romance to this style. The romantic style implies elegant, calm colors and prints "polka dot" or floral print.
Guipure, lace, various embroidered inserts are also relevant for this style.
Models
Classic
This model will be the perfect choice for the office. The adjacent cut blouse is able to emphasize the beauty of your figure. Sleeves are made in a shirt style with cuffs. Cuffs can be the same color as the main product, or they may differ.
It is important to remember that for a classic blouse, decor is used minimally to give rigor and elegance to this model!
Bardotka or bustier blouse
Lovers of tight blouses will like this style. Such a blouse fits your figure. There are special inserts - “bones” in the chest area. This blouse is worn without underwear.
It can be one-piece or with a zipper in front. Plain or with prints. As a decor, rhinestones or lace are most often used.
Body shirt
The collars of such blouses can be in the same color scheme, for example, a brown body shirt with a turn-down collar and buttons on the bar. And it may differ from the blouse itself, for example, a leopard print blouse with a white turn-down collar. Such models look advantageous.
We recommend using body shirts with white collars to create an office style.
Collar Blouses
A wide variety of collars make each blouse unique and interesting. “Apache” collars, bows, stand-up collars - designers offer a large selection of collar blouses. You can read more about each type of collar further in our article.
With smell
Such a blouse favorably emphasizes your chest and neckline due to the fact that one edge goes on the other. This forms a V-shaped neck. Such models can be made of various textures combined with each other. Blouses in which the right and left shelves are made in contrasting colors look especially impressive.
It can be made with a one-piece back, and can be made with an open back, and various decor, such as buttons, will make your blouse interesting and bright.
With basky
Such blouses are most often fitted or fitted. Sleeves can be long or ¾. It is important that they are narrow, then the basque will become a spectacular addition, emphasizing the line of your waist.
As a rule, the zipper is located on the side, less often - on the back.
Polo
Adjoining blouse with polo collar. Buttons can be sewn on the collar plan. There are models in which there are no buttons on the collar.A small pocket, made as a decor on such blouses, can be the same color with a blouse. Sometimes the manufacturer’s logo is embossed on the pockets.
Shirt blouse
A blouse-shirt will be indispensable for creating an office bow. Like the classic model, it is made with a minimal amount of decor.
This model from the classic blouse is distinguished by the presence of a shelf with buttons, a stitched sleeve and a collar. Such blouses can be made not only from plain fabrics, but also with polka dot prints, geometric shapes or stripes.
White is the most common color for shirt blouses, it looks stylish and elegant
Body
Such a blouse will be indispensable for a perfect bow. After all, you do not have to pull it all the time. This model is not underwear, they can be made in any style.
Tunic
Elongated blouse made in a free cut. The neck of such models is most often round. You can wear it with a belt to emphasize the waistline.
For full girls, we recommend that you pay attention to such a model, because then it favorably hides the fullness. Slim strap creates a narrow waist effect
Top
A blouse top is a type of sportswear. It can be with a short sleeve or without it. Tops with open shoulders are relevant when creating a youth bow.
Sleeveless blouse
Such a model can be made in any style except the classic one.
Such models can be with or without collars, with buttons on the bar. Most sleeve blouses are made of chiffon, silk or satin.
The length of the sleeve
Three quarters
Such a sleeve may be narrow or wide enough. For the first time, this type of sleeve was invented and used by Cristabol Balenciaga, a Spanish designer who believed that women's hands needed elegant and elegant jewelry. It is best to demonstrate them with a sleeve length of ¾.
Long
Such a blouse sleeve can be used not only in classic models. Due to its length, the fullness of the hands is hidden.
It happens on a cuff with buttons, on an elastic band or to end freely.
Short
This is a set-in sleeve with a minimum length. It looks best on summer models of blouses, as well as sportswear. The shortest view of such a sleeve is the wings, when the tissue begins on the shoulder line and ends in the armpits.
Sleeve type
All-cut
Another name is kimono. Long or short, such a sleeve should be wide. This type of sleeve is made without a cuff, creating a single product line.
Bat
Raglan
This type is a single whole of the main product. It is sewn to the blouse in such a way that there is no shoulder seam on the clothes. It is called so thanks to the British baron Raglan, who hid the lack of hands.
With the help of raglan, the shoulder looks sloping, which is especially true for slim girls with sharp shoulders
Shuttlecock
Or flutter, as fashion designers call him. This is a wide free sleeve in the form of a shuttlecock, which is used when modeling summer blouses.
A flounce sleeve will help to hide the fullness of your hand due to the volume in the shoulder area.
Tulip
This is a shortened sleeve, which consists of two elements - the main sleeve and the additional. Due to the overlap of two elements, the bottom is uneven. Most often used by designers for evening options for blouses.
A sleeveless tulip sleeve is used in models of summer blouses. It can be decorated with cord or stitching.
Bell
The long sleeve flared to the bottom is named so because of its resemblance to a bell.
It has been used since ancient times. It can be decorated with rhinestones, beads, stitches or lace. It is relatively narrow, and very wide.
Episcopal
The wide sleeve ends with a tight cuff, sometimes on a button.
Flashlight
Another name for such a sleeve is puff.. This is a magnificent view of the sleeve, which is going to the top of the shoulder.
Collar Types
A collar is a very important part of your blouse. It can hide or expose the flaws of your face.
- The stand can be made in a simple style or in the form of quilling. He seems to be adjacent to the neck, it seems that he is standing.
- A fold-down collar rests flat on your product. Most often used in sewing blouses from light fabrics. Its e and more often used by designers as an independent element.
- Peter Pan is a medium or small collar with rounded edges. Peter Pan patch collars are increasingly being used to decorate collarless blouses.
- Classic collar. Executed with sharp edges can be decorated with beads or rhinestones. Used to make shirt-style blouses.
- The collar-guis is like a rectangle adjacent to the back. This collar is also called sailor.
- A frill with wavy and light folds can be short or reach the chest. Most often used to make retro style blouses.
- A shawl is a collar that is reduced from the back of the head. It seems that you put on a shawl and its edges ended on the chest line. Most often, such collars are used in the manufacture of blouses for office style.
- A collar is a type of stand-up collar. He looks soft and smooth on his shoulders. It looks elegant and beautiful.
Cutout Types
The neckline is an important part of your blouse. Next, we will analyze the main types of cut.
- V - shaped neck is also called triangular. This neckline will be ideal for girls with curvaceous shapes due to the visual narrowing of the waistline.
- The neckline is a tall and rounded neckline that completely covers the collarbone. This neckline is best for girls with narrow shoulders.
- A simple round neckline is also called a “ballerina”. This is a wide, seductive neckline that opens the collarbone. When choosing a blouse with such a neckline, add sophisticated jewelry to your ensemble.
- The oval neckline is best for women with large breasts.
- A square neckline can be of various heights. Not suitable for girls with broad shoulders. Since visually enlarges the shoulder joint.
- A boat is a high neckline from one shoulder to another. It got its name due to its resemblance to a boat.
- Loop - this neckline is also called a halter. This neck was preferred by designers when sewing clothes for Marilyn Monroe.
Decorative elements
With bow
Classics of the genre by Coco Chanel. It was Coco who made the bow blouse an elegant element of the basic wardrobe. A bow can be in one color palette with the main product, and can be made in another color. Especially relevant are the models where the bow is made of contrasting materials.
With basky
Peplum as a decorating element perfectly emphasizes the line of your waist. It can be of various widths: very narrow. Medium and wide. Also accentuates your waistband well. Peplum can be sewn as a separate element, or it can be solid-cut.
With lace trim
Lace trim on the blouse will make your look romantic. Most often, lace is used in retro style. Such decor is not acceptable for office bow.
With embroidery
The embroidery looks unusual and original. Special. If it is made in a certain style, for example, in Russian folk. Increasingly, you can find ethnic embroidery on blouses, for example, mandalas.
Blouses with embroidery are a symbol of unity with nature, freedom of choice. Embroidery can be done not only with threads, but also with beads or beads
With pictures
The drawing is also called a print. Such blouses can become part of an office bow or casual style. It all depends on the model of your blouse. Prints can be made in various colors. They can be floral, imitate the coloring of animals, for example, a leopard.
Geometric figures, especially rhombuses, are especially relevant this season. They can be of different sizes and colors.
With frill
Volumetric shuttlecocks can be of various lengths: short or reach the chest. The frill collar can be an integral element of a blouse, or it can be removable.
Popular fabrics
How to choose your blouse from the set? Determine the type and type of fabric, so our editorial office believes.
Due to the fact that the production of materials is improved from year to year, it will be difficult to talk about all the possible types of fabrics used for sewing blouses.
Therefore, we will only talk about the most popular fabrics.
- Stretch is a well-stretched fabric. She easily takes the original silhouette. This fabric will be ideal for tight blouses.
- Satin is a smooth, shiny and dense fabric. Used for tailoring elegant blouses.
- Georgette is a semi-woolen material, translucent.
- Guipure - lace fabric, with a large or small pattern. It can be smooth, with a mesh or voluminous.
- Crash is a crumpled fabric, it will be perfect when sewing beautiful, elegant and festive blouses.
- Organza is a light and transparent fabric with an iridescent surface.
- Brocade is a silk-based fabric with a complex pattern. The metal threads that make up the material give it a shine.
- Fukra is a lightweight fabric with a jacquard print, made of synthetic fibers.
- Natural silk is a shiny fabric with a smooth surface. Wet silk can also be distinguished - this is a heavy fabric with roughness.
- Cotton and linen are natural fabrics from which summer models of blouses are sewn.
Color solutions and prints
Each stylish lady in the wardrobe has several blouses of various models and styles. What colors are relevant this season?
Classic black is becoming a leader among other color schemes. Fashion designers choose it as the color of the main product, for example a black chiffon blouse with a deep oval neckline. Black can be combined with white. Moreover, it is found not only in the decor of the main product, but also in prints.
The black polka dot print is more relevant than ever. Designers offer small black peas, medium or large.
Light tones of blouses are best for full girls. So they visually make their silhouette less clear, for example, pink or beige blouses
Classic white is still relevant for business style, but for casual style, such a color fades into the background, displacing it with dark shades and prints.
Steel-colored blouses are relevant for the business style. Grayscale is also gaining popularity. Taking bright colors to the last positions.
So, for example, coral, scarlet or aquamarine is better to replace with pastel shades.
Relevant and prints this season. So, for example, peas have not lost ground for several seasons, becoming more relevant. Floral and animal prints also do not leave the platform of haute couture shows.
A fresh and bright solution will be the choice of a blouse with ethnic embroidery or a mandala print.
Blouses, shirts in bright colors do not give up their positions. Striped, small or large cage - all are also relevant this season. For example, a small black and white check shirt blouse would be a good choice for a casual style.
A horizontal or vertical strip of various widths will become indispensable for creating a casual style. Some striped blouse designs are a great choice for creating an office style.
What to wear?
A blouse is a universal thing in a basic wardrobe. Feel free to wear it with skirts of different lengths and styles. The classic combination is a blouse and a skirt.
Perhaps its combination with a jacket.You can also choose trousers for a classic bow.
To create a specific style, wear appropriate clothing. So, for retro style, pumps and long skirts will go. For country style - jeans, high boots or cowboy boots. The jacket will be a good addition to this style.
In fact, in a women's wardrobe there is always a thing that can be combined with a blouse. It is important to decide. Which style is closer and more interesting to you.
Spectacular images
Black straight trousers and a white see-through blouse will help to create a classic. Heeled pumps and a leather print bag will complement your look.
A beige floral blouse and a beige long skirt combined with low-rise sandals. A boho bag will help complete the look.
The black polka dot pillow print looks amazing on a white blouse. Combine such a blouse with green trousers and beige shoes with a bow. As accessories, choose metallic bracelets or watches.
Wear a chiffon blouse with a “loop” neckline in trendy black with black trousers from the same texture. Complete your look with wedge sandals.