Style Report: Peasant Blouses
Posted by alexandra / Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
Hello, shoppers! It might feel like summer is flying by with July right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still some time left for a little shopping! Not to mention, all your favorite stores tend to have their midsummer sales right around now…
Head to the mall to get a short (or long…) relief from the humidity, and make sure to check out one my favorite summer trends while you’re there: peasant blouses circa the 1970s. You’ll love this look for a few reasons. One, it’s flowy and super-flattering for many different body types. Two, the blouses come in tons of fun patterns and colors. Three, they’re lightweight and versatile; pair them with some cute jean shorts for a lunch with friends or with a long skirt for work! (Hint: if you go this direction with the style, be sure to pick a structured skirt with a slimming hem to balance the blouse.)
Check out some of this summer’s flirty peasant blouses:
Diane von Furstenberg 'Stina' Blouse, $198 (Nordstrom) Pair it with a slimming skirt for a great work look!
Rosette's Peasant Top, $15.80 (Forever 21) Easy on the wallet and on the eyes; the perfect summer top!
Robert Freymann 'Irina' Top, $95 (Hysteria) Pair with jeans to convert this great summer look into a fall transition!
Short Sleeved Lace Inset Top, $128 (Free People) The lace details give this blouse a pretty, feminine feel (and lace just happens to be a big hit this summer!)
Happy Shopping!
–Alexandra Scarfone
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