Crisp, Easy, and Chic: Blouses for Work

Sometimes dressing for work can be a REAL pain; while some offices will tolerate  sneakers and t-shirts on a daily basis, I’ve worked in places where “casual Friday” doesn’t include wearing jeans! We’ve all had dilemma with dress codes, but to make matters even more tricky, since we are all so busy, we can’t spend our precious moments in the morning or evening steaming, ironing, and just generally pressing clothes for the work day. Below I’ve listed some perfectly office-friendly options, at a variety of price points that will help to minimize, and in some cases eliminate, your work clothes prep.

From classic to on-trend, you can easily pair these options with black or khaki pants and skirts, and be ready for that big meeting today in a jiffy. Of note, when shopping for low maintenance blouses,  look for key words such as “no iron” or “iron free”  and “machine washable” in woven shirts, and for jersey knits, synthetic fiber are ACTUALLY your friend; they are more wrinkle-resistant than cotton and natural fibers, so can easily transition from the dryer to the your body.

Brooks Brothers Non-Iron Tailored Fit Simple Stripe Dress Shirt with DOW XLA™, $98.50

Brooks Brothers Three-Quarter Sleeve Stripe Camp Shirt, $98.50

Mossimo Womens Dolman Knit Top – Assorted Colors, $17.99

Steven Alan Boyfriend Shirt, $188

American Living Womens Shirt, Button Front, $30

Old Navy Bird-Print Charmeuse Blouse, $36.94

Ann Taylor LOFT Tie Collar Blouse, $49.50

-Julia DiNardo