blouse

Loose upper garment

A blouse is a loose-fitting upper garment, typically worn by women and girls.

It buttons up the front and is usually lighter and more decorative than a shirt: a silk blouse, She paired the blouse with a pencil skirt.

In military contexts, a blouse is a jacket or tunic.

The verb means to hang loosely or puff out: The fabric bloused at the waist.

styles

peasant

Low-status agricultural laborer

tunic · shell · camisole · halter · off-shoulder · cold-shoulder · shirtwaist · smock · poet · bodysuit

elegant

silk

Fine woven insect fiber

luxurious · refined · polished · sophisticated · tailored · evening · drape · flowing · delicate · graceful

fabrics

silk

Fine woven insect fiber

  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • linenFlax-derived textile
  • chiffonDelicate transparent textile

satin · polyester · rayon · crepe · georgette · organza · voile · chambray · poplin · charmeuse

feminine

floral

Of or like blooms

  • laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
  • pastelPale, gentle shade
  • ruffledDisturbed or trimmed ornamentally

bow · peplum · sweetheart · romantic · dainty · soft · sheer · pintuck · rosette · ribbon

casual

relaxed

Free of stress

oversized · layering · everyday · weekend · breathable · lightweight · pullover · untucked · effortless · easygoing

workwear

button-down

Collar secured at points

office · interview · boardroom · conservative · crisp · tucked · structured · fitted · sleek · modest

details

ruffled

Disturbed or trimmed ornamentally

smocked · shirred · tiered · gathered · bow-tie · wrap · keyhole · cutout · crochet

global

kurta

Collarless South Asian shirt

dashiki · guayabera · barong · qipao

Categories
Opposites
garment fit and structure

blousefitted tee

Tailored casual shirt

bodysuit · compression shirt · tube top · leotard · corset

formality and style register

blouset-shirt

Casual pullover garment

tank top · hoodie · sweatshirt · jersey · undershirt

gendered garment associations

blousedress shirt

Formal button-up top

work shirt · oxford shirt · button-down · flannel shirt · sport coat

Phrases
Family

blouses, bloused, blousing, blousy, blouson, overblouse

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G