The plus-size women's blouse completes an outfit in one move: fluid viscose shirt, chic blouse for the office or an event, long tunic-style shirt, cotton shirt for everyday wear. It can be worn tucked in, open over a top, or tied at the waist.
A fluid blouse falls without clinging and stays elegant all day long.
The shirt, with a classic collar and full buttoning, has a smart look borrowed from menswear. The blouse, more feminine, plays with fluid fabrics, rounded or tie collars, and puffed sleeves. Both can be worn at the office or on weekends.
A fluid and straight cut that falls from the shoulders without being tight suits all silhouettes. A long shirt, like a tunic, goes well with leggings. A V-neck and opened top buttons elongate the torso. Avoid overly fitted shirts that gape between the buttons.
For a ceremony or a dinner, a chic blouse in satin, crepe or chiffon, paired with fluid trousers or a midi skirt, can replace a dress. A solid and deep colour, such as black, burgundy or navy blue, along with golden jewellery, completes the outfit.
Viscose and crepe, being fluid, do not mark and are less prone to wrinkling. Cotton, more structured, breathes well in summer but requires ironing. Linen, light, is worn wrinkled on holiday. Chiffon, transparent, is worn over a camisole.
Tucked in at the front into high-waisted trousers, open over a top like a light jacket, tied at the waist over a dress, or worn long over leggings. A white shirt is the most versatile of all.
A shirt should not pull between the buttons at the chest: this is the first sign of a size that is too small. Measure your bust size, and check the shoulder width and sleeve length.
Wash viscose at 30 °C on a delicate cycle, hang it still damp on a hanger: it almost removes wrinkles by itself. Cotton should be ironed while slightly damp. Satin blouses prefer hand washing and a cool iron on the reverse side.
For a top that stays in place, look at the plus-size bodysuits. The bodysuit can be worn under a jacket or high-waisted trousers without ever coming untucked.
For shirts, summer discounts cotton and linen; Black Friday and January are for satin and crepe blouses: two key times for a discounted plus-size blouse.
Discounts can be found on the Black Friday page at the end of November, on the Sales page in summer and winter, and on the Promotions page for the rest of the year. Fast shipping and best price guaranteed.
Take a size up or choose a looser cut. A small snap button sewn between two buttons can also solve the gaping.
A satin or crepe blouse, solid-coloured, worn with fluid trousers or a midi skirt. Golden jewellery completes the outfit.
Tucked in at the front, it accentuates the waist; left out, it covers the hips. The tucked-in front combines the two.
A fluid shirt tucked in at the front to define the waist. A fine belt enhances the silhouette.
A white or light blue cotton shirt, or a solid-coloured fluid blouse. Under a blazer, a classic collar remains the smartest option.