5 of the best back-to-work blouses (you can wear at the weekend too)

Blouses are amongst the most hardworking pieces in a workwear wardrobe - they’re light, easy to layer and can be styled to suit (almost) any occasion. And because most of us continue to enjoy a more relaxed approach to our 9-5 outfits, striking a stylish balance between dressing up for office days and down for working from home, we’re looking for versatile blouses that can be worn from work to weekend. Here are five of our new-season favourites.

1. A blouse with a pretty collar

It’s undeniable that statement collars are having a moment. If you don’t want to wear an oversized collar to work, you can still tap into the trend with this button-up blouse, designed with a frilly Peter Pan collar and a subtle spot pattern. Keep all eyes on the pretty neckline by layering it with gold jewellery and tuck the shirt into a denim midi skirt after hours.

2. A floral print blouse

Make a colourful statement in this floral ‘70s-inspired blouse. It has a frilled bib that’s trimmed with a delicate micro lace, in a bright red colour that pairs perfectly with blue denim (or something smarter).

3. A frill-trimmed blouse

With a romantic blouson silhouette, the focus of this vintage-inspired floral blouse is on the frills that fall loosely over the shoulder and trim the high-cut neckline, finished with blue lace. This blouse is highly detailed, so keep the styling simple by pairing it with blue corduroy trousers, cropped just above the ankle to keep a pair of sparkly metallic boots firmly on show.

4. A cotton broderie blouse

Cotton broderie anglaise is an ideal fabric to wear between the seasons. It’s light enough for sunny days but can be layered under jumpers and long trousers when the weather cools. This green blouse is brimming with detail, from gathered sleeves and a frilled neckline to lace trims and pin-tucking, so style it simply with a pair of tailored trousers for work, and black dungarees for the weekend.

5. A striped blouse

Stripes will always be in style, so if you have a diary packed with video calls, this frilled blouse will keep you looking professional from the waist up (while your jeans remain unseen).

Floral Print Blouse