10.19.11
HOW THEY DO: BUTTONED UP
Today, we take a look at the classic button-down shirt—buttoned all the way up. Deciding to button a blouse all the way to its top button is a choice many are understandably wary of, perhaps worried the resulting look will be akin to a stiff schoolmarm. As the above set of celebrities prove, in truth this styling tactic couldn't have more range—or ironically, be sexier.
The key to successfully executing the look is thoughtful layering, mixing, and framing. When worn alone, a buttoned up blouse calls for a sultry element: Miranda Kerr wears with leather pants, Jaime King goes for a leather collared blouse, and Olivia Palermo chooses a sheer lace blouse. All three exemplify making a conservative cut anything but. To keep the trend low-key but eclectic, layer a buttoned up blouse underneath a jacket and mix in a print like Kate Bosworth's floral skirt or Elizabeth Olsen's printed blazer. Layering is always something to be mindful of, using the blouse as the foundation—Marc Jacobs added glitz by layering a cropped metallic sweater and paillette pants. And don't be shy about playing off the crisp structure of a buttoned blouse by pairing with a tailored blazer or tuxedo jacket like Gemma Arterton and Jessica Hart. Liven things up with leather pants and a bright clutch like Arterton, or try a sassy printed pant and popping lip color like Hart. Browse some of our blouse finds below and button up!
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HOW THEY DO: BUTTONED UP
Today, we take a look at the classic button-down shirt—buttoned all the way up. Deciding to button a blouse all the way to its top button is a choice many are understandably wary of, perhaps worried the resulting look will be akin to a stiff schoolmarm. As the above set of celebrities prove, in truth this styling tactic couldn't have more range—or ironically, be sexier.
The key to successfully executing the look is thoughtful layering, mixing, and framing. When worn alone, a buttoned up blouse calls for a sultry element: Miranda Kerr wears with leather pants, Jaime King goes for a leather collared blouse, and Olivia Palermo chooses a sheer lace blouse. All three exemplify making a conservative cut anything but. To keep the trend low-key but eclectic, layer a buttoned up blouse underneath a jacket and mix in a print like Kate Bosworth's floral skirt or Elizabeth Olsen's printed blazer. Layering is always something to be mindful of, using the blouse as the foundation—Marc Jacobs added glitz by layering a cropped metallic sweater and paillette pants. And don't be shy about playing off the crisp structure of a buttoned blouse by pairing with a tailored blazer or tuxedo jacket like Gemma Arterton and Jessica Hart. Liven things up with leather pants and a bright clutch like Arterton, or try a sassy printed pant and popping lip color like Hart. Browse some of our blouse finds below and button up!
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