Buy the crisp and classic white shirt
The white shirt, whether short-sleeved or long, is a business casual basic. With prices starting at $10 at Old Navy and Forever 21 to a high of $900 dollars or more at Barneys, Neiman Marcus and Saks, this classic must-have is necessary for any working woman's modern closet. Add this perennial wardrobe staple to your business casual blouse selection immediately.
Purchase a versatile stretch-cotton Sandra Ingrish Y-Neck Stretch Cotton Blouse for $58.00 at Nordstrom.com. Sizes range from XS to XL.
Select a short-sleeved colored tee
Pair your colored tees with skirts and dress slacks for days when wearing a suit is undesirable. Add a pop of color to your business casual dress uniform with perfectly polished, yet inexpensive tees. Target, Gap and Old Navy sell the best colored tees for women in sizes small to XXL.
Purchase the CherokeeĀ® Short-Sleeve Crew-Neck Top in Cherry Cherry, and 5 other additional colors for $8.99 at Target.com
Invest in the ruffle-front business casual blouse
This isn't your grandmother's Elizabethan ruffled blouse. Macy's Rampage woven blouse is the perfect business casual dress option for working women. Machine washable and constructed of a cotton and spandex blend, you can tuck this business casual blouse into your pencil skirts and jeans for work.
Purchase the Rampage Ruffle-Front Woven Blouse, on sale for 19.99, in sizes small to extra large at Macys.com
Find a keyhole business casual blouse in rayon or silk
Business casual doesn't have to be drab or uninspiring if you're wearing a flirty keyhole blouse. A familiar style favorite that flatters every figure, the keyhole is perfect for the petite and plus-sized woman.
The Gap sells a winning business casual blouse in royal blue, persimmon, heather gray and white rayon for $24.99. Purchase this wardrobe stunner at Gap.com in sizes XS to XXL.
Select a luxurious silk camisole
Insert a little luxury into your office wardrobe. A silk camisole can add color to a v-neck sweater or a casual blazer. Purchase a delightfully decadent Josie Natori Silk Camisole at Saks Fifth Avenue. On sale for $47.90 to $71.90, select black or pink in sizes small to extra large at Saks.com.
The empire-waisted rayon, silk or satin blouse is a business casual blouse basic
An empire-waisted blouse can cover a multitude of sins and accentuate the smallest part of a woman's body-her tiny waist. Bloomingdales.com is featuring a BCBG Rayon Jersey Empire Waist Top for $32.50. In colors of white, light raspberry and black, purchase this Max Azria figure-flattering beauty at Bloomingdales.com. Sizes range from small to large.
Whether you are a bargain hunter or looking to invest in classic pieces, purchase one of these business casual blouses and take your office look to the next level.
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Post a CommentI just tried something "different"--a black ruffled blouse under a lace jacket with a pair of casual slacks. It was an interesting look inspired by something I saw on "What Not To Wear." This is a great article!