The off-duty update: A tie-front blouse

Think of the tie-front blouse as the shirt’s sassier, sexier European cousin: it lends a flirtatious spirit to every look, but maintains a sophisticated, Dolce Vita edge. Best of all, because it knots at the narrowest part of your waist, it creates an instant hourglass silhouette. Lisa Marie Fernandez’s cropped linen version looks just as good with faded jeans and flat sandals as it does with a swishy skirt and platform heels. In cooler climes? Diane von Furstenberg’s candy-striped poplin shirt is the perfect piece to add joy to your day – wear it with white palazzo pants, gold hoops and a pop of red lipstick.

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