SHEER BLOUSES FOR DAY & NIGHT

Sheer blouses are a gorgeous way to update your look this spring/summer.  Printed blouses in bold patters and bright colored blouses are a great option for work or a night on the town.  

Pair it with a cami tank top in a contrasting or complimentary color.  White, black, and navy tank tops are always safe choices for a work environment to wear underneath a sheer blouse.  But try it with a bold spring color tank or a skin color tank top to add a little pizazz.  Style example might be an orange sheer blouse with a navy tank top and a white pencil skirt.  Add chunky gold jewelry to compliment the look.  Not sure you can wear this to work?  Add a three quarter length sleeve blazer or a flowy cardigan over top.

Fit Tip:  If the blouse is flowy, pair it with a fitted bottom to show your shape.  If it is a wrap top that is sheer you can wear a more forgiving skirt or pants with it.

Pair this striped blouse with a tangerine skirt and a fuchsia tank top and bold jewelry.  For a more casual look try slim fit white capri pants with a tangerine, fuchsia, or bright blue tank top.  

Catherine Malandrino Tie Waist Sheer Silk Blouse, $275

Casual Studio Band Collar Sheer Print Blouse, $69 (Nordstrom's)

Malene Birger Josittia Pink Leopard Silk Chiffon Blouse, $315

Pair this striped blouse with a navy pencil skirt or fitted capri's.  Jeweled sandals are great for daytime and switch to heels for night.

Chaus Embellished Stripe Blouse, $79 (Nordstrom's)

  

Urban Outfitters Dolce Vita Serena Blouse, $115

Daniel Rainn Banded Dolman Sleeve Blouse, $39.90

  

Aryn K. Hibiscus Print Blouse, $89

Sanctuary Multi Print Sheer Blouse, $86

 

Charlotte Russe Roll Cuff Button Down Blouse, $22.99

TULIP...NEW SKIRT AND DRESS STYLE FOR SPRING

Ladies...look fabulous and chic in this new skirt style for spring.  A tulip skirt is gathered or tight at the waist and slightly bells outward.  It is not a huge bell shirt, but a slight exaggeration of the shape.  This style looks great on slender frames, boy-shaped frames, or works well for those with a smaller waist and larger hips.  Emphasizing your waist makes you look smaller.  This is the ideal skirt shape for those who do not have hips and want to emphasize or add to that area as well.

Zara Cobalt Blue Tulip Dress, not available currently

Eliza J Jeweled Sleeveless Satin Tulip Dress, $158

Asos Tulip Dress in Texture, $55.51

Skirts- The tulip trend is great when wearing with skirts.  Wear a fitted shirt with it to emphasize the skirt design.  Add a cropped blazer or a knee length or longer coat if needed.  Try this is a bright hue for spring, such as purple or fuchsia.

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Brocade Tulip Skirt, $162

Malene Birger MetallicTulip Skirt, $147 (white background with silver, belted at waist)

 

 

Tulle Tulip Skirt, $22

Pleat Tuck Tulip Skirt

Arden B Tulip Skirt, $44 (multi-colors available)

Be cautionary if you are shopping online for tulip skirts and dresses.  A true tulip skirt gathers at the waist and blossoms outward as seen above.  A lot of design houses are calling their dresses and skirts tulip skirts but they truly aren't.  

Also, this style can be found from high-end designers to lower-end.  Shop away at whatever price point you feel comfortable with.