Nice Blouse in Crisp White
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A touch of spandex ensures the top fits properly and is flattering for your body type.
Add a dash of Dacron to prevent wrinkles, and we may never have to iron it.
Tuxedo Shirt Is Versatile Apparel
A tuxedo shirt with pretty pleats in front is a welcome addition to most any wardrobe. It dresses up the simplest twill pant or wool skirt.A roomy poet shirt is another classic worth adding to your closet. On warm days, it may be worn over tank tops and tees.
When it gets old, finish it off as a smock for painting or crafting.
How to Get a Good Fit in A Nice
Blouse or Shirt
Be sure your classic men's white shirt fits properly.- Armhole seam should line up with the edge of your shoulder.
- Armholes should not bind when you reach your arm full length or across your chest.
- Long cuffs should end around your wrist bone and not bag.
- High neckline can conceal discolored or wrinkle skin. These include scarf necklines that tie and the Asian-inspired Mandarin collar.
- Look for cotton blends with a touch of Dacron or Spandex. These miracle fibers reduce ironing time to nothing.
Ten minutes in the dryer, then hanging a cotton blouse to dry -
Cotton Shirt or Crew Neck Pleases Sporty Artemis Fashion Archetype
Artemis, the outdoor gal, is all about golf, tennis, boating, hiking, horses, and other athletic activities.Soft Pima cotton tee-shirts at reasonable prices are often offered at Norm Thompson, which also offers a good selection of sizes. Shop NEW for spring!
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Junonia specializes in sportswear for the active plus-size woman. Today we know that skinny is not necessarily healthier.
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Learn more about Artemis style.
Goddess of Practical Wisdom, Athena, Finds Value in Go-Everywhere Red
The beauty of this nice blouse, left, is the shapely Y neckline with a three-button placket. Other value details at the two-button banded cuffs with slight ruching.Dress this flowing and feminine blouse up or down. It will be perfect for winter holiday gatherings, then sail into Valentine's day and spring.
Wise Athena prefers fashions that flatter her figure, rather than the latest trends.
She looks for subtle details that make her classic wardrobe items stand out.
She accessories to keep the never-go-out-of-style pieces contemporary.
Is Athena style your fashion archetype? Click here.
Economical Choice for Domestic Diva Hestia, Keeper of Hearth, Home, and Family Budget
Hestia blends femininity and practicality in the fashion archetype of the domestic diva.As she bustles through life, she looks for clothing that can fulfill multiple purposes and be re-purposed.
Hestia was recycling before the word was invented.
Hestia looks for washable clothing that don't require a trip to the dry-cleaner and an extra cleaning bill.
She is a smart shopper, too, who checks out special offer codes, free shipping, and sales, and signs up to have these delivered by the Fashion After 50 newsletter.
If Hestia is your fashion goddess, learn more here.
Sophia's Elegant Simplicity Is At Home in Clean Lines
A silk shirt with simple lines is a good choice for Sophia. Like Metis, Sophia looks for quality. USophia is never flashy. This fashion archetype:
- Takes pride in understated details, such as small, exquisite buttons, frog closures, or contrasting trim.
- Likes graceful, gracious, feminine lines, such as princess seams. These designs are flattering for many figure shapes and typical of Sophia style.
- Prefers solid colors or a subtle tone-on-tone print. Busy prints and saturated colors usually do not appeal to the Sophia fashion archetype.
- Selects simple, rich adornments, such as a single-strand pearl necklace and earrings.
You may read more about the Sophia fashion archetype here.
Ruching is a design detail that adds visual interest to
ruched tops, dresses, and accessories.
Learn how to avoid
four fashion-faux-pas
whens buying a ruched garment.
Is a Nice Blouse Too Tame for You? How about Something Romantic?
A romantic blouse is interpreted differing by each fashion archetype -- and viva la difference!Let's take a look at what Aprhodite/Baubo, Hecate, Metis, and Kali might buy when looking for a fashionable and sexy shirt or top.
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High Necklines Flatter Aging Skin & Hide Wrinkles
A high neckline can hide a feature that is rarely a woman’s best after a certain age. Scarf ties and Mandarin collars are two stylish choices. [Read more]
Long Sleeve Blouses to Wear Year 'Round
Wicking microfiber fabrics, easy care cottons with a dash of Dacron or Spandex that make ironing superfluous, silky bamboo, and other engineered fibers make long-sleeve tops wearable all year long. [Read more]Sign Up for Sales, Special Offers Codes, & Contests
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