Under $100: Fabulously Un-Frumpy Work Blouses

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

How do you make a suit less stuffy, or turn boring flat-front trousers into half of an ensemble you can’t wait to wear? With an un-frumpy work blouse, of course!

Today we’re giving the “Under $100” treatment to contemporary designer work blouses in prints that are a ton of fun, but still fully appropriate for the office. Check out these fabulous sale finds…

This silk chiffon blouse is super lightweight and a little billowy. Anchor the look for work with a chocolate brown suit. Once the weekend rolls around, pair this funky print with your favorite distressed jeans.

Equipment Sophie Silk Chiffon Shirt


→ Buy the Equipment Sophie Silk Chiffon Shirt, $96.00 (was $240.00), at theoutnet.com.


I adore the hand-drawn star print on this tie-neck blouse. It adds a bit of playfulness to an otherwise classic workwear silhouette. Wear it fully buttoned and tied for a more conservative office, or untied and slouchy to match a creative office vibe.

Rebecca Minkoff Cyrus Silk Tie-Neck Blouse


→ Buy the Rebecca Minkoff Cyrus Silk Tie-Neck Blouse, $71.49 (was $228.00), at saksoff5th.com.


This Rebecca Taylor blouse may be my favorite of the bunch. This draped blouse would look just as professional with the shirttail hem out as it would tucked in, making it extra versatile.

Rebecca Taylor Silk Two-Tone Blouse


→ Buy the Rebecca Taylor Silk Two-Tone Blouse, $88.99 (was $235.00), at saksoff5th.com.


Who says purple reptile print can’t go to the office? Try this fun silk blouse with basic black separates to balance out the fashion-forward print.

Robert Graham Dawson Silk Print Blouse


→ Buy the Robert Graham Dawson Silk Print Blouse, $83.49 (was $278.00), at saksoff5th.com.


What’s a work wardrobe without some great black and white options? This zigzag print blouse will look great with a black suit, or simply paired with a favorite pencil skirt. On your day off it will vibe playful with skinny black pants and sky-high heels.

Romeo and Juliet Couture Zigzag Dolman Blouse


→ Buy the Romeo & Juliet Couture Zigzag Dolman Blouse, $79.19 (was $165.00), at saksoff5th.com.