The casual long button-down blouse is certainly every lazy girl’s go-to for an instant jazz-up. But, what if we told you that you could tweak it a little to create an outfit that could effortlessly take you from work to brunch and play? City-based designers law down the rules to slay the look!
“Simply put, a long button-down blouse is a shirt dress which got a revamp. A couple of years ago, the fad was to wear it as a tunic with a belt. But now, especially this season, it’s all about wearing apparel that’s very easy on the body. The very idea of a long button-down blouse is to give a loose, unfitted appeal.
And the biggest plus is that you can pick them in nautical prints, plain solid hues or even heavily sequinned variants. It’s ideal for the busy girl on the go, who wants to head out for a drink post work,” reveals Natasha Tyagi, a casual wear women’s designer. While long button down blouses probably do well with most body types, it is best to go the layering way if you are extremely top heavy, says designer Deeptha Raghunath. “Ideally, a long button down blouse is best recommended for semi- formal events as they usually come with high-necklines. So, it’s a safe bet on days you don’t have the time to layer up. Loose button-up blouses are usually slit-less. So that means you could always create a much better look by opting for snug fit bottomwear like leggings, jeggings, ultra skinny denims. And remember, the sporty chic vibe is trending. So, complete the look with a pair of pristine white sneakers or sturdy oxford boots,” she adds.
When it comes to choosing the right bottom wear, picking snug fit options is the key. Designer Roshni Shah reveals, “Long button down blouses are best when teamed with high waist pants. For people who would want to camouflage their belly and hip areas, a better option would be black straight fit pants. Team it up with minimal jewellery (small studs) and a sleek ponytail to create a classy work look.”
With winter upon us, earthy tones are in. Fabrics like cotton with a hint of Ikat and handwoven textures are recommended. “Give bright hues a miss for now. Deeper hues like terracotta, warm grey, burnt sienna and tan are best options to consider,” suggests designer Deeptha Raghunath in conclusion.
