Misunderstood by many and celebrated by others, there’s simply no middle ground when it comes to long blouses: you either love them or hate them. With the craze for nostalgia at an all time high in fashion, combined with the return of the Y2K aesthetic, these blouses went from being buried in a pile of abandoned clothes to being seen and treasured by the season’s best-dressed. Now they’ve completely moved away from a pop-star look to pair elegantly with all kinds of pieces, from jeans to skirts to Bermuda shorts. Three options that prove the problem isn’t the garment itself, but rather the choices you make—since they offer versatility and add a fabulous touch that instantly charms.
This season, we will see an uptick in the seductive XXL blouses that will flatter every body type and look great in every combination. A trend that the celebrities of the early aughts made their own in countless iterations is making an irresistible comeback.
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Brands like Chloé, Blumarine, and Roberto Cavalli—to name a few—have taken on the task of reinventing this standout piece and showcasing it at its best. From Y2K styles to more understated and formal designs, they’re ready to captivate more than a few women.
Long white ruffled-trim blouse and flared jeans
Roberto Cavalli ruffled-trim flared-sleeve blouse, ₹1,90,370
