A shirt will generally have a straight, ungathered silhouette, but can have a more draped appearance as long as the front is a fully buttoned opening. There are a couple of exceptions to this rule. While T-shirts and Polo Shirts are called shirts, they fall into a category all themselves.
It is a pull on with buttons and a collar. A blouse tends to be softer, more feminine and versatile. It is generally seen as a dressier option. A blouse can be flattering for any body type, making the blouse a far more versatile piece of clothing. Blouses tend to be flowy and billowy with a relaxed womanly silhouette. While often loose fitting, sometimes a blouse will have some sort of gathering for a more flattering fit.
A blouse will generally feature draping lines. While a blouse may have some buttons for embellishment, it will never feature a full button opening. A blouse may or may not have a collar. Regular shirts pull across my bust and mid-section unless they are very boxy, while blouses often sit weirdly on my broad shoulders.
My inner tomboy likes the classic look of shirts and they work well with my long neck. Blouses just seem easier to jump into and style and I like the way they feel on my body better. They just seem more versatile and I could be way off base in saying that. Semi-tuck and drapey material have been my salvation. I think I look better in blouses than shirts usually, but if a shirt is drapey it can be good. Knit tops are my staple tho, less fuss.
I gravitate toward blouses. Interesting post Angie. So, the shirt can be just called a shirt or maybe button up shirt. I am most definitely Team Shirt! My neck is short so I never button the top! Soft blouses tend to emphasize my round shoulders, heavy arms, and full girls and tend not to look fierce or quirky enough to suit my taste, plus they are not warm enough at the neck.
BUT, they are fine on others! This is interesting! Great info. I have some shirts but become frustrated as I struggle with the bust line and midriff being tight.
Heaven forbid I add on a couple of pounds!! I have better success with blouses. Thank you for the clarification! I favour blouses- shirts I like in theory but I struggle with fit and as they look better tucked I struggle with being short waisted.
If I wear them untucked they can be unflattering and I feel sloppy. Blouses are often designed to be worn untucked. I would like a dark soft shirt in a small print that I could tuck with black pants which is a look that can work on my shape. I am definitely a blouse person in terms of body type, although I am attracted to a good shirt and actually have the pink gingham J Crew shirt and another silk shirt as well.
Pleione blouses have been a staple for years and the one you show might have jumped right into my basket! I struggle to fill out blouses as well, but since I am determined to have more blouses in my closet, I keep looking. It takes a long time, but yes, eventually you happen on something that works. I like the softer boho vibe that a blouse gives. Another sweater girl here, like Anchie.
But not for summer. Summer wear is always a problem for me. I have a straight form and small bust, so shirts fit me like a dream, while I struggle to fill out blouses. I also love ruffles because they give me a little volume. I think my body type is conducive to shirts, but I prefer knitted tops first, and blouses second. I think I have as many blouses as shirts in summer. For the other seasons, I have more shirts than blouses. Could I summarize Shirts as a top made of woven fabric wholly split at the front, or to be closed at the front?
I never liked blouses, generally I feel woven fabrics are very, very difficult on me Y-shape with broader shoulders, slightly larger, but proportional bust, Little waist and narrow hips , as they usually are too tight around the chest. Button-downs often gap at the chest area and are not flexible in movement for me. By the way, great June post on wovens vs knits and knitted tops!!! The perfect shirt for me. The buttons were backwards, but I loved how they looked on me and wore them alot.
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Share this Post. Regarding blouses in the context of tops, the verb also applies to the historical stylings of blouses. In the past, blouses would often be gathered at the waist or hips by a belt, or pleats, or otherwise tight hem.
These styles added to the literal bloused look of the tops, and many blouses are still crafted this way today. We gathered our research and make our statements based on historical records and present-day opinions of the majority. Many will refer to this style as blouses even if they have buttons, but we can tell you that history shows us that buttons are regularly associated with shirts.
So there you have it! Blouses are a fabulous option for work, clean evening looks, and any functions ranging from casual to just below formal. Those billowing fabrics are both flattering and forgiving in a way that shirts and other varieties of tops may not be. Happy shopping!
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