Because yes, no one should ever go blouse-less! There’s something so charming about a blouse that we can’t quite put our fingers on…could it be its versatility or could it be the fact that it can literally take you from day to night in class and style? In both cases, the result is fabulous and it all comes down to the way you style it.

Granted, the style world evolves on a daily basis, but a blouse is a classic staple that can equally look good with tailored trousers or a flirty mini-skirt. Last year, we noticed a fresh update on the shirt, as designers created one too many pieces that defied the usual norms – think off-the-shoulder blouses and deconstructed ones. But recently, there was a blatant revival of the eighties and blouses were part of the “blast from the past” trend. That said, big Fashion Houses such as Gucci revisited the age old pussy-bow blouses in more modernistic ways and it was – and still is for that matter – all the rage.

And so, we’ve scoured the best blouses to suit your 9-to-5 style alongside your after-work outfits. Scroll below for more!

Article Written by Cindy Menassa