So I don't know if it is properly a blouse we're after in this post. The aim is to find the best examples for yet another hardworking staple of everyone's closet - a black, long sleeve top that is dressy enough to wear to work and that has a decent amount of wow.
What are the requirements of said black top, ye ask?
1) it cannot be a regular button down. That is the key property of the white shirt that we've already addressed in our previous post. A black button down is too harsh. Here we are looking for softer lines and higher impact design elements.
2) It cannot be too dressy - no excessive lace, sheer, sparkle, ties, buttons.
3) the fabric needs to be fairly flowing, draping - again in a bid to avoid stiffness.
With this in mind, lets go ladies:
DREAM:
**1) From Ann Demeulmeester, a designer I adore, a shirt with a twist, literally:
2) Just on this side of too sexy by IRO:
3) Proenza Schouler:
**4) Alexander Wang, a cool top in jersey:
5) A nice little accent on this one from Derek Lam:
WISH:
1) Rag & Bone:
2) Joie:
**4) A really cool shirt and it is on sale!:
5) Silky from Club Monaco:
WANT:
1) So yes, it has another color in it, but it is cool and on sale!:
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