blouses

Buttoned feminine tops

Blouses is the plural of blouse, a loose-fitting upper garment typically worn by women.

The word can also function as a verb meaning to hang or puff out loosely: The fabric blouses at the waist.

In military contexts, a blouse is the jacket of a service uniform.

fabrics

silk

Fine woven insect fiber

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

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

garment

shirts

Upper body garments

  • topsUppermost parts or garments
  • tunicsLoose hip-length garments
  • camisolesWomen's sleeveless undergarments

bodices · shells · button-downs · pullovers · collars · cuffs · sleeves · buttons · hemline · seams

details

ruffles

Pleated ornamental trim

  • pleatsDoubled-over fabric folds
  • embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
  • laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric

bows · buttons · pintucks · smocking · gathers · draping · beading · sequins · appliqué · crochet

aesthetic

feminine

Pertaining to women

classic · sophisticated · polished · refined · chic · vintage · retro · preppy · minimalist · floral

styles

peasant

Low-status agricultural laborer

  • wrapEnclose by winding around
  • peplumFlared waist extension
  • poetWriter of verse

off-shoulder · halter · henley · polo · tunic · oversized · cropped · fitted · tailored · boxy

occasions

office

Professional work location

formal · evening · cocktail · casual · weekend · brunch · interview · presentation · meeting · dressy

Categories
Opposites
garment formality

blousest-shirts

Collarless casual pullovers

tank tops · tees · hoodies · sweatshirts · crop tops

garment construction/structure

blousessweaters

Knitted upper-body garments

pullovers · jerseys · tunics · sweatshirts · fleeces

garment weight/layering function

blousesjackets

Waist-length outer garments

coats · blazers · cardigans · vests · parkas

Phrases
Family

blouse, bloused, blousing, overblouse

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