My Friends Know I Love a Good Blouse—These 5 Styles Are the Chicest IMO

To know me is to know that I love a blouse, which is an adoration that only increases during winter. This might sound counterintuitive, as the cooling weather certainly doesn’t easily lend itself to the sumptuous, lightweight materials and delicate cuts that blouses are typically known for. But I genuinely find this category to be the most serotonin-sparking of them all, acting like a delightful surprise that hides away under swathes of cashmere knitwear and woollen coats only to be revealed at the right moment.

In this way, the key winter blouse trends of 2025 are almost like the best-kept secret. Until you’re at the safety of your destination or warm enough to risk parting ways with your jacket, they stay concealed under a boxy blazer, fuzzy scarf or jumper. Although these trending blouses are inherently more feathery than the chunky fabrics and durable materials we tend to associate with the season, this shouldn’t mean that they get overlooked either.

The tension between an airy top and a structured trouser or outerwear style is a juxtaposition that can really get dialled up or down with aplomb. Almost like playing a character, we swan around in an ethereal satin shirt or deliciously draped one-shoulder number before slipping away into London’s bustling streets encased in a rigid leather duster, unbeknownst to anyone else what’s obscured below.

Because of these very strict climate-related parameters, the winter blouse trends are also a moment for celebration. Unlike in warmer months, these aren’t styles that can carry you from the office to a cocktail bar, but are rather more intentional pieces that transform you once you’re parted with your top layers.

Another reason why I’m perennially drawn to a blouse instead of, say, a humble tank top or basic t-shirt is that a blouse will always make you look sharp and polished, irrespective of whether you pair it with denim jeans or pleated pants. I’ve been known to style a Vivienne Westwood asymmetrical sleeve style that I procured from Depop with both camouflage-print cargo pants and razor-sharp cigarette trousers. A merino wool Paris Georgia style that I picked up from a sample sale has been teamed with both leather hot pants from Prada’s menswear autumn/2022 collection to straight-leg indigo jeans.

All this to say, I’m known as somewhat of a blouse expert within my social circle, and it’s something my colleagues have picked up on as well, which is why I was approached to wax lyrical about my love of the style and report on the key winter blouse trends of 2025. So, if this isn’t enough to convince you why your wardrobe merits the inclusion of this style, then consider the leading trends I’ve listed below as further proof of their appeal, versatility and chicness. Without further ado, uncover the 5 key winter blouse trends of 2025, ahead.

The 5 Key Winter Blouse Trends in 2025

1. Pinstripe Blouses

Style Notes: Pinstripes have long been a staple of the fashion set, but have especially risen in prominence thanks to Adriana La Cerva-fuelled fervour with the mob wife aesthetic and the print becoming the unofficial dress code for the 2025 Met Gala. A staple of both Savile Row tailors, Black dandies and New Jersey gangsters, the thin stripe is one that exudes power and polish. Given a high fashion spin by the likes of St. Agni and Saint Laurent, this is a blouse that’s both soft and structured.

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2. Satin Shirt Blouses

Style Notes: Of all the styles on this list, a satin shirt is truly my favourite. I know I should be more objective, but there’s just something about the material and body-conscious fit that really speaks to me. I think part of the reason has to do with the piece’s cosmopolitan associations. From the iconic emerald green Donna Karan style Gwyneth Paltrow roamed around New York in 1998 for Great Expectations to the icy blue Gucci iteration Tom Ford debuted in Milan for the Italian luxuriate’s Autumn 1995 collection, this minimalist style has always dazzled with elegance and ease. Now, you can find equally admirable iterations at more affordable price points, including in 16Arlington’s recent collaboration with M&S, Djerf Avenue and Aligne.

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3. Polka-Dot Blouses

Style Notes: After blazing a trail that set it as the trend du jour, our appetites for polka-dot tops have certainly quelled recently. Blame it on our fatigue for the dotted style or the fact that everything from capri pants to bomber jackets was suddenly adorned with the spotty motif, but we’ve craved a break from the design in recent months. Still, if there’s one place where polka dots will always be relevant, it’s on a blouse. It’s less Vivian Ward post Pretty Woman makeover or Princess of Wales than it used to be, but when appearing on a silk camisole or delicate halterneck, it’s a piece that’s truly hard to resist.

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4. Sheer Off-The-Shoulder Blouses

Style Notes: A trademark of Australia’s king of skin, Christopher Esber, the sheer off-the-shoulder blouse is the quintessential example of the “naked dressing” trend. Sensual and contemporary, this is a silhouette that proudly bares all—hence what I was saying about the power waiting for the opportune moment to put your blouse on display—and gently encases your body in a delicate mesh netting. Ethereal and wispy, this is a trend that will speak to those who pride themselves in knowing the best spots in any given city for a dirty martini.

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5. Lace-Trim Blouses

Style Notes: Lace-trim blouses are a style that is assuredly left over from the summer, but one we’re embracing throughout the frigid temperatures nonetheless. The key to translating this balmy and boudoir-appropriate top is to strategically layer it, as Manhattan-based content creator Caroline Lin shows here. Having just a trim of lace peep out from underneath a sweater or above the top of a pair of trousers is truly so effortlessly elegant. It’s also the epitome of wearing a blouse during the winter—you cover it up during the commute before getting to the overheated restaurant or pub and put it on display once you’ve ditched your jacket.

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