How do you wear a blouse? Any way you darn well fancy. I heard someone pipe up on Twitter recently that they didn’t now how to wear one and while this baffled me, I think of some items I just wouldn’t know how to wear and so I guess if you’ve never really tried a style of item before it kind of puts you off balance when coming up with an outfit.

My definition of a blouse is it being floppier than a shirt (which I regard as crisp). I tend to wear oversized blouses, which started because when you find something you like in a charity shop it's take it or leave it, but now I like the roominess of a size or two up. If you're in need of a bit of inspiration for how to wear your blouse then here is a montage of mine.

Blouse and a skirt: maxi, midi or mini

Blouse with shorts: hanging out or tucked in

Blouse with jeans or trousers: hanging out or tucked in

Blouse under a tank top

Blouse under a short sleeved or pinafore dress

A blouse under a jumper

Blouse under a coat or leather jacket

Blouse under a velvet or tweed jacket

My personal favourite blouse worn  three ways

How do you wear yours?

Sophie