Where to Find Blouses in Pretty Prints


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collage of 5 women wearing blouses in pretty prints

Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials for work professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic item that every woman should have.

We’ve done a ton of roundups of super basic, solid blouses (both silky and crisp) — wardrobe essentials if you like the look.

Personally, though, I tend to either be someone who wears all black — or multiple colors at once. Blouses with fun prints can be an easy way to get this look because you can pick out a color from within the print to match, and then add a third piece in that color (e.g., blazer, pants, sweater).

We’ve never done a roundup of where to get blouses in fun prints, though, so I thought we’d go on a hunt… especially since so many workwear stores really specialize in solids (and neutral solids at that!).

Readers, if you’re going to splurge on blouses, would you prefer a solid or a print? What are your favorite prints — and which blouses and tops in your closet right now are favorites for work?

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Where to Find Blouses in Pretty Prints

pretty blouse from Halogen with abstract blue print and black mesh raw edge

Halogen blouses have been reader favorites for years because they’re so affordable and come in a number of fun prints. This sleeveless blouse has a bunch of great colors at the moment, including this fun blue abstract one; they’re priced at $19-$49 and come in sizes XXS-XXL. (They often come in plus sizes as well, but there aren’t any in stock at the moment.)

Other super affordable options include NYDJ (this blouse is a long-standing reader favorite, available in regular and plus sizes) and Kut from the Kloth (this blouse is a solid option).

(In general, though, I tend to think of prints as being the dividing line between a budget blouse and a much pricier one — the lower priced options often have odd fabric alignments where the pattern doesn’t quite match up, or a wide range of patterns that might be cool or might be tragic.)

blouse in pretty print from Ann Taylor, popover blouse with bluish lavender with green details

Ann Taylor is another great option for blouses in pretty prints — the popover pictured above is a reader favorite, and often comes in a ton of great prints and colors, but they have knits, sleeveless cowlnecks, and more in a bunch of great prints. The blouse above is $64.50, but of course keep an eye out for Ann Taylor sales.

Note that sister site Loft is another great source for affordable blouses in fun prints! In this price point, also, do note The Kit, a sustainable brand from Project Runway alum Daniel Vosovic that specializes in digital prints. (They don’t make garments until a customer makes an order, so there is almost no waste.)

blouse in pretty print from L'Amour Vert, washable silk popover in black with blue abstract blocks on it

Amour Vert has been on our radar for a while now as a smaller brand with great sustainability practices, as well as lovely washable silk blouses. This short-sleeved popover is one of their washable silk options, with 9 different colorways available right now in sizes XXS-XL.

At full price they’re $148, but there are some marked as low as $66 right now.

blouse in pretty print from Tucker NYC, silky turtleneck blouse with blue and black abstract print on it

Tucker has long been one of my favorites for gorgeous prints. The pictured blouse is one of their best sellers — they note that the silk blouse has a smocked, mock neck collar with a two-button closure at the back. There are currently 16 colorways (including basic white) in sizes XXS-2X for $275. (The blouse is 92% silk, 8% spandex, dry clean only, alas.)

blouse in pretty print from Equipment, purple paisley with white cuffs, collar, and placket

No roundup of blouses with fun prints would be complete without two specific mentions, both around the same price point: Equipment NYC (pictured above) and Diane von Furstenberg. Both have been around for years, with a ton of gorgeous prints each year.

(Another reliable source in this price point: this L’Agence blouse, for $380.)

The pictured blouse — a purple paisley with white details at the cuffs, placket and collar — is $350 at Nordstrom.

blouse in pretty print from AKris, pixelated colorblocked option with short sleeves and zippered neck

There is, obviously, several tiers above this for silk blouses, and I’d love to hear which brands you truly drool over for prints. Akris tends to be one of the brands I haunt and keep checking for sales — they’ve particularly had some gorgeous blue prints in recent years, which, unless you can’t tell from this post, is one of my favorite colors.

The dolman-sleeve blouse is “an extremely zoomed in view of flowers” (huh! we posted a suit in the same pattern a few weeks ago and the description did not note that!); the neckline has a zipper. The blouse is $995 at Nordstrom.

Where To Find Great Basic Blouses

We’ve rounded up some blouses in pretty prints above — but if you’d actually prefer solid colors, here are some of our favorites in each category. (Neutrals are pictured, but many of these blouses come in 10+ colors.)

The Best Popovers for Work

Readers often note that they love popovers the best – no fussing with buttons or gaping or collars that don’t lie flat. Here are some of our favorites:

collage of 4 women wearing white popover blouses (no buttons)

As of 2022, some reader favorites for popover blouses include 1) Ann Taylor, 2) Vince Camuto 3) CeCe, 4) J.Crew; not pictured, but keep an eye out at Talbots and J.Crew Factory also. Other bestsellers include Amazon sellers CEASIKARY and roswear.

Classic Button-Front Blouses

These are classics for a reason. If these aren’t your favorite, you may want to check out our post on fake collars for work outfits (to get the layered look without fussing with an actual button-front shirt), or move on to silky blouses or popover blouses (both below)…

collage of 5 women wearing crisp button-front collared shirts

Pictured above, the best women’s collared blouses as of 2023: one / two* / three* / four / five (* = available in plus sizes; see more in our roundup of the best plus-size workwear blouses — also check out our DIY options for gaping blouses)

The Best Silky Button-Front Blouses for Work

These can be even better for layering looks because they’re silky — but it can also make lunchtime feel a bit fraught with danger — who among us hasn’t gotten a salad dressing stain on silk at least once?

collage of 5 women wearing silky blouses

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