If we had to summarise what everyone has been wearing for the past few weeks – summer dresses aside – it’s a no-brainer to say pretty white blouse tops. From spaghetti-strapped slinky styles decorated with delicate lace trim to floaty designs with a puff sleeve adorned with eyelet embroidery, there’s no limit to the variations we’ve spotted just as frequently on our holiday abroad as on the slightly sweaty commute into work.
It’s not hard to understand the mass appeal. Working just as well with linen trousers or a cotton midi skirt as your sports shorts, a white blouse is easily one of the hardest-working pieces in your wardrobe. In fact, we’d confidently say it will go with just about everything you own, and not just because of its neutral colourway.
Good news then that the timeless piece is rarely ever out of fashion and is set to stick around next season too. Whether elevating denim or adding a feminine feel to tailored trousers, your white blouse top will transition effortlessly into autumn with just a few styling tweaks.
However, if you are after a slightly more seasonally appropriate style, look no further than Marks & Spencer’s Ruffle Tie Detail Blouse in a soft ivory colourway. Cascading ruffles down the front and at the cuffs enhance the whimsical feel, with a black ribbon tie at the back of the neck perfectly finishing the design. And despite the long, voluminous blouson sleeves, the lightweight lyocell fabric means you can wear it now *and* when the mercury dips.
Stick to your Bermudas and sandals for now, but come autumn we’ll be styling this blouse with indigo wide-leg jeans and kitten-heel ankle boots for effortless, sophisticated style.
Below, shop more of our favourite long-sleeve white blouse tops:
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Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
