Jun 12, 2018

22 Work-Appropriate Blouses You Can Pair With Anything

by Nicole Kliest

Photo: @karenbritchick

We get it: In theory, it’s more exhilarating to splurge on an Instagram-worthy pair of heels or your next lingerie purchase. But trust us when we say that a work-appropriate blouse can give you the same thrill as shopping those other pieces do. In fact, if you choose and style your work blouses wisely, you can wear this wardrobe workhorse from the office all the way to after-dinner drinks. And what could be more of an investment piece than that? Scroll down for 22 thoroughly versatile work blouses that will pair with trousers, skirts, jeans, and anything else you’ve got in rotation right now.

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By Malene Birger Trivano Striped Cotton-Poplin Blouse $375

Available in DK sizes 32 to 44.

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See by Chloé Crinkled Crepe-Jacquard Blouse $330

Available in FR sizes 34 to 44.

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Who What Wear Striped Sleeveless Tie Front Button-Up Shirt $30

Available in sizes XS to 4X.

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Rachel Comey Formentera Top $375

Available in sizes 0 to 10.

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Etro Tassel-Trimmed Silk-Georgette Blouse $760

Available in IT sizes 38 to 48.

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Ulla Johnson Posey Ruched Floral-Print Cotton and Silk-Blend Organza Blouse $320

Available in sizes 0 to 10.

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Frame Extreme Gingham Shirt $275

Available in sizes XS to L.

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Veronica Beard Howell Blouse $395

Available in sizes 0 to 12.

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Violeta by Mango Animal Print Blouse $80

Available in sizes 10 to 18.

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Shoshanna Palma Blouse $330

Available in sizes XS to L.

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Rag & Bone Prescot Cotton and Linen-Blend Wrap Top $395

Available in sizes XS to L.

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Rixo London Imogen Polka-Dot Crepe Top $240

Available in sizes XS to XL.

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L’Agence Freja Draped Blouse $270

Available in sizes XS to L.

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Nili Lotan Miles Blouse $275

Available in sizes XS to L.

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& Other Stories Drawstring Jacquard Blouse $95

Available in sizes 2 to 12.

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Equipment Essential Blouse $268

Available in sizes XS to L.

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Acler Kestral Shirt $220

Available in sizes 6 to 10.

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H&M Long-Sleeved Blouse $40

Available in sizes 12 to 24.

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Sonia Rykiel Ruffled Point d’Esprit Tulle-Trimmed Striped Cotton-Poplin Blouse $480

Available in FR sizes 34 to 46.

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English Factory Swiss Dot Blouse $71

Available in sizes XS to L.

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ASOS Design Curve Exclusive High Neck Blouse in Polka Dot ~~$48~~ $34

Available in sizes 14 to 24.

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Madewell White Cotton Courier Shirt $65

Available in sizes XS to L.

This post has been updated by Anna LaPlaca.