Turns Out Men’s Blouses Aren’t as Scary as They Seem

For day three, I experiment with more of a dressy look. I love how romantic Tanner Fletcher’s silk ruffle shirt feels—especially in the deep blush shade. It’s semi-reminiscent of the ruffly shirts worn in Dumb and Dumber (but more elevated, of course). Again I pair it with black pants. When you’re covered in shiny ruffles, you can get away with basic styling. I’m seeing a friend for dinner, so I wear it out for a night on the town. This one’s super easy to wear—it feels like a regular silk button-up—but has that much more pizazz. I feel like I’ve thrown together a statement look without doing much work at all. I’m always here for lazy dressing hacks. You throw it on, and you’re good to turn heads.

Tanner Fletcher silk ruffle shirt

The slinky jersey top

I end on a more subtle note—well, if you consider a totally sheer top subtle. I admit having my nipples out is not totally comfortable, but this is about stepping outside my comfort zone and trying new things, after all. Saint Laurent’s jersey wrap-over top comes with a plunging neckline, so I pair it with a high-waist black dress pant to counteract this. With a heeled boot, I—dare I say it—feel kind of sexy in this one. It would be the perfect look for a date night (if the date is worthy of such skin bearing). It also totally ties into the whole stealth-wealth movement going on in fashion at the moment. The silhouette is interesting and a stray from the norm—but you have to squint to notice the details. Turns out less is more.

Saint Laurent jersey wrap-over top

While the four different tops were all vastly different in feel, I was struck by just how easy they were to wear. They’re a great investment piece for when you want to wear a bold look with minimal to no effort. The styling of them is super easy, so there’s no excuses there—simply pick a streamlined pant and a sleek dress shoe, and you’re good to go. Not convinced? Take it from me, an initial skeptic: It’s not as scary as it sounds. Take the plunge already!