| A white blouse almost never goes out of style. | | | | - Shirts look neater and flatter the waist when |
| Every woman should own at least one, and | | | | tucked in. Look for a shirt with enough fabric past |
| probably several, of this example of classic | | | | the waistline so that it won't pop out of |
| women's clothing. | | | | waistbands. Conversely, too much tucked-in fabric |
| A white silk blouse is appropriate for women's | | | | can be bulky and spoil the smooth line around our |
| career clothes. It moves with ease from | | | | hips. |
| executive suite to evening social event. A white | | | | - Make sure that long-sleeve shirts cover the |
| cotton blouse can look as good with jeans as with | | | | wrist bone without covering part of the hand. If |
| a business suit. Look for a bit of Dacron or | | | | you work at a desk, you may want to roll your |
| Spandex in the cotton blend to cut down on | | | | sleeves to keep them from becoming dirty and |
| ironing. | | | | frayed. Safari style shirts, with buttons to hold up |
| A nice blouse in crisp white can add a fresh look | | | | the sleeves, are ideal. |
| to many outfits. A good-fitting, flattering blouse is | | | | - Pockets, ruffles, pleated fronts, and embroidery |
| an effective way to stretch our clothing dollars | | | | flatter a woman who wants to enhance her |
| and update our wardrobes. Make sure that your | | | | bustline. All of these features are best avoided by |
| white blouse fits properly and flatters your body | | | | a full figured woman who wants to draw |
| type. Here are some basics for making sure this | | | | attention away from her cleavage. |
| classic women's clothing wardrobe purchase fits | | | | A new classic in women's clothing is the fitted silk |
| properly and is right for you. | | | | T-shirt or knit top. This is a fine alternative to a |
| - The shoulder seam should line up with the edge | | | | white silk blouse. A ribbed pattern adds a sporty |
| of your shoulder. This seam should not be lower | | | | touch. Flat silk knits finishes are more upscale. |
| than the place where the shoulder curves steeply | | | | These come in many sleeve lengths and necklines, |
| downward. If the shoulder seam is higher than | | | | including mock turtleneck, crew, V, and |
| your armpit, you will almost certainly feel the shirt | | | | sweetheart. |
| binding up uncomfortably when you try it on. | | | | It's not too much to own more than one white |
| - The poet's shirt may comes in many colors but | | | | blouse. Choose several so you have this perennial |
| is at its finest as a white cotton blouse. It usually | | | | fashion favorite in different styles, fabrics, and |
| is worn outside of your slacks or skirt. It may | | | | sleeve lengths. A sparkling white shirt is crisp, trim, |
| even be used as a light jacket, with a T-shirt or | | | | and may be worn with diverse outfits and in |
| tank top underneath. It's especially easy to buy | | | | many different contexts. Versatility is the |
| this style too big, because it is billowy anyway. | | | | definition of a good wardrobe investment, so |
| Check your side image in a mirror. If you look like | | | | never hesitate to add a white shirt to your |
| you are pregnant, try a smaller size shirt. | | | | wardrobe. |