Banana Republic's Perfect White Button Up Blouse

I love classics. I love simplicity. I think they can both be a little underrated in today’s “gotta have the latest and greatest” society.  Yet the classic simplicity of a perfectly fitted white blouse is quite amazing.

My mother always said you can never have too many white blouses and right she was. It’s my go to look on days when I don’t feel so great or did not have time to think of what I’m going to wear.  Every single time I see someone in a nicely fitted white blouse with jeans and a nice pump or sandal I always think how polished it looks. It’s just so classy and works for nearly any social situation these days (with the right accessories).  The thought usually ends with “note to self: wear white blouse and jeans every day and just forget about the rest”.  Honestly though, it’s the hardest working piece in your wardrobe. 

Obviously pair it with jeans but it also look just as great with a tailored skirt for the office, a long pleated skirt or even a ball skirt.  You can also dress up shorts, cut offs and leggings by adding a simple white blouse. Your options are endless. Take it up a level and look for one with pretty details like pleated cuffs, ruffled front or tie neck.

This blouse is from Banana Republic and was under $100.  I fell in love with the sleeve detail. Seriously...just look at that cuff! I’m a sucker for any kind of feminine blouse and what I really love most are the sizing options available at Banana Republic.  I’m just shy of 5’2” and fit can be tricky for me at times without the hassle of lots of tailoring and that gets pricey. I’m wearing a Petite 2 for reference.  I tried on a regular 2 and 0 and also the Petite 4 for comparison. The Petite 2 was the “Goldilocks”...just right. My advice would be to find a blouse that fits properly and not get hung up on size. Every label is different and it’s so important to have clothes that fit properly so you look and feel great! So often less truly is more and that is certainly the case for the white cotton blouse.