A Versatile Blouse (and a White Plum Giveaway!)
When I did the great purge of my closet, it was immediately apparent to me that tops were the mega weak spot in my closet.
For years, it was pants. I generally owned a single pair of jeans I liked. But right now, I have a decent collection of pants I like and that fit me well and I have to keep myself from buying more.
This blouse from White Plum is exactly what I was looking for. A nice mix of neutral and fun – I love the little studs on the hem, but I like that they are subtle too – and it’s easy to dress up or down. (If you use the code JANSSEN20, you’ll get 20% off your whole order until May 7th).
White Plum isn’t new to me (I wrote a post for them last year about my secrets for visiting a new city) and I love their wide variety of cute tops, dresses. And I really like that it’s a woman-owned business, started by a mom.
They’re giving away a $75 gift certificate to their shop (I have my eye on this top – I won’t even let myself look at non-shirt items right now), and you’ll definitely have no problem finding something you love.
Enter below!
Clutch: Elaine Turner // Bracelets: The Shine Project
My summer staple are a nice pair of sandals.
I love a great dress (for my summer staple), but I agree that I am lacking in the blouse department. Love this top!
Mine are khaki shorts,tank tops, sandals,and short sleeved shirts.
Every year I hunt for more summer dresses. If 10 years ago you would have told me I prefer to wear dresses to anything else, I would have laughed in your face. (not really, that's kind of rude)
I love the blouse. I always feel that blouses that are that blouse-y make me look bigger than I am, but maybe I'll try again this summer.
I have this one blue and white sleeveless top with a scoop neck and a couple henley buttons that I need more like it this summer. I wore it non stop last summer because it looks great with jeans or shorts or a skirt. I even wear it to work with a brightly colored cardigan.
I keep buying jeans, which is a shame because I can't wear them to work. What I really need to focus on is tops!
favorite summer wardrobe staples: knit dresses, strappy flats and loose tops!
Cute top! Lately I've gotten into comfy knit skirts and t-shirts or tanks for summer. And I finally found some long shorts that don't make me look stumpy…of course, it'll be next summer before I fit into them again (having a baby in a few weeks so…my summer wardrobe is going to be all about loose and/or stretchy this year). 🙂
I love the top
I love that top….I am due to have a baby in three weeks so I am assuming I could use looser fitting summer tops this year 🙂
white plum is my absolute favorite! I wasn't aware it was a woman-owned business–how cool! love that top on you
My staple this summer is going to be stretchy pencil skirts and t shirts. I even bought the one you wore from Avenlie on one of your posts. So cute.
I love a good pair of shorts with some sandals.
In Texas, shorts are my necessity!
Cheapy tank tops, short sleeve cardigans, and shorts!
Tube skirts and a swimsuit! Can't live without either.
I love to wear maxi dresses in the summer.
My summer wardrobe will consist of comfy skirts and t-shirts!
Tank top and shorts is definitely my go-to outfit in the summer 🙂
I love a fun summer dress!
I love that blouse – simple yet interesting.
I love this shirt! It would be easy to style it a bunch of different ways!
Paige
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I love summer dresses and shorts! But long shorts, not short shorts. 😉
I have a tops problem, too, in that I have t-shirts and then good shirts for work, but nothing in the middle. I'm afraid of blousy ones, though; can you wash them? I haven't put a lot of effort/research into this yet, clearly. 🙂 But I have put an embargo on t-shirt purchases, even though I looove knits.
My summer staple is a maxi dress!
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Since I'm 9 weeks pregnant, I fully anticipate my summer staple being maxi dresses. They look fabulous without any work and are SO comfortable!
I'm always looking for new tops. The one you have on looks right up my alley.
I love breezy tops for summer — especially that can be mixed and matched to wear to work or just a low-key day at home.
I feel you on the needing more tops problem. My problem is I'm realizing my whole wardrobe needs to be updated (25 and finally finding my style..)
I am late jumping on the maxi bandwagon, but I love them and can't imagine summer without them!
That top is gorgeous!
My favorite summer staple is a good pair of capris. They are my preferred summer pant for sure!
My favorite summer staple is maxi dresses or just dresses in general!
I love that top!
I spend the whole summer on dresses with a few skirts and t shirts thrown in for variety.
I need a shirt like that, it looks perfect for summer!
Love this white shirt- so cute and versatile!
This summer I will be 8+ months pregnant in Las Vegas (what were we thinking?) and so my summer staples include breezy maxi dresses and comfy cute sandals.
I am totally in the "in need of tops" club. I used to think finding jeans was hard but ugh, tops. Too sheer, too low cut, I'm not a huge fan of the high-low (I think it looks weird on me, maybe because I'm short?), too expensive, would ruin easily in the wash. Frustrating! I went out shopping with my mom this past weekend and told myself I needed tops and only tops. I got a maxi dress, cropped pants, jean capris, two sweat pants and yoga pants. Why?!!?!??!
My favorite Summer staples are dresses by the way. =]
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My summer staple is definitely a pair of leather sandals.
Good sandals, a maxi skirt or two. Fun giveaway!!
Sandals!
skirts and dresses
My summer staples are tank tops and cut off shorts (jorts?) and flip flops. And a good pair of aviator sunglasses! I am also in need of tops this year.
I have been on the hunt for great tops too! I just discovered White Plum through Merrick's blog! I've pinned a lot of style inspiration but have yet to buy!
My staple this summer is a dark wash pair of capris from Loft. I love them because I can dress them up with a wedge and pretty blouse or go casual and wear them with a tee and flip-flops.
My summer staple is pretty simple…flip-flops in every color and fun hair ties to keep me cool!
Cute sandals that aren't flip flops
I love jean shorts, and my rainbow flip flops! And wedges are a favorite for dressing up.
A great pair of comfy sandals!
light cardigans are my staple piece — always.
My staple is wedges. So comfy and cute for moms on the go.
You look so classy. I'm thinking a gray t-shirt from Everlane is going to be my summer staple. I'm wearing it a lot.
That top is very cute! This summer I'm in maternity dresses!
I only just discovered them a few weeks ago and I LOVE their topS!
The fitted black t-shirt.
Definitely a good pair of jean shorts and comfortable but cute sandals!
I love saltwater sandals and bermuda shorts for summer!
My favorite summer staple are cute comfy shoes. I love your look.
Love that top! Hmm, summer staple . . . probably some comfy, versatile sandals.
My favorite summer staples are: decent length shorts, cute sandals (but not flip flops), and shirts that are thin, yet not see through. I lived in Texas, and as you know, you don't want to add extra layers when you don't have to!
Love this top. So, so interesting.
I always love my scarves and leather jacket for transition times. Perfect layering items that can be taken off and stashed in a purse or draped over my arm when it gets too warm in the afternoon, but right there to the rescue when I catch a shiver.
I love maxis skirts in the summer to be comfy but look pulled together.
I love tanks and light cardigans. And sandals.
We are heading into winter in Australia now but in summer I love a maxi skirt, singlet and sandals!
Flip flops and my big floppy hat!
Versatile sandals and light sweaters to go over anything in the cool evenings!
My summer staples usually involve a solid colored t-shirt and a maxi skirt/pair of shorts…usually beloved cut-off jorts ;)…I could probably branch out this year!
My summer staple is usually a pair of shorts or jeans that I can pair with different tops and sandals.
I love sandals in the summer. They make every outfit perfect for summer.
I love dresses! mostly short ones and A-line. or the fit and flare type that is popular right now. I need my dresses~! but they must go with sandals!
I love sundresses. One piece, no need to look for what "matches" or whatever, just throw it on and go.
You are very pretty, but with your fair skin, I think you look better in colors, not white. The blouse does look very comfortable, though.
I've always been a little self-conscious about my legs, but now that I'm a runner, I love shorts. There are so many colors and patterns out now!
Love dresses! And need more of them….but not before I get this baby weight off. Love this top though!
A good pair of strappy sandals goes with just about everything!
Sundresses! 🙂
I live in dresses and skirts and fun sandals allll summer!!! 🙂
So cute. I love loose flowy shirts.
I have the cutest sandals from White Plum and I'm always looking for cute new shirts too 🙂
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love neutral colored sandals for summer!
I love maxi dresses/skirts, flat sandals and sunglasses.
I am just in need of non-t-shirt summer shirts. This happens every summer because I usually just buy a few t-shirts from Old Navy and then they are worn out by the end of the summer, so I have to buy more.
Sundresses, a simple way to look put together without much effort!
My summer staples are lots of maxi dresses, a couple pairs of boyfriend jeans, some cute tees or flowy blouses & cute sandals!
Sandals! Wedges, flats, whatever – just open and airy. And a pedicure to go with all those open-toed shoes!
I found some really comfy maxi-dresses with sleeves that I'm really excited to wear this summer.
Maxi dresses are my favorite! would love to win!
My Birkenstocks
sandals!
I love shorts with a flowy shirt, plus cute sandals.
Wow that top is perfect for summers especially by the lake!
In the summers I wear shorts and sandals. Pretty much all the time. It's hot here in Arizona!
You look lovely. That top is perfect. I love sandals and flowy skirts
Looks great on you, as always. I like this interest on the back.
One or two cheap pairs of Target sandals. I wear them to death and they usually last up to three summers- for $12 each, I don't mind having a trendy item. 🙂
Summer staples are denim shorts! can't wait for the weather to warm up 🙂
Also… *gasp* you're wearing lipstick!! you look beautiful 🙂
Summer staple? Flat strappy sandals. Goes with summer dresses, shorts, skirts, capris, linen pants and really anything!
I love dresses in the summer! All day, every day. Why would I wear pants if I don't have to?
In the summer I'm living in simple v-necks and shorts! When I'm not in my swimsuit of course haha
LOVE that shirt on you!
My Jack Rogers sandals-they go with everything! And it doesn't hurt that they make me feel a bit Jackie O too 🙂
In the summer, I love to wear graphic tees and colored shorts.
I love your nude wedges! Do you have the exact link where I can find them? Love reading along with your blog!!
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I like shorts and tunics!
I favorite summer staple is white, black and grey tee shirts. I can be comfortable around the house in them or if I need to run errands I can throw on a statement necklace or scarf and look more together.
loose blouses and sandals!
summer dresses! So excited for warm weather again
summer dresses! So excited for warm weather again
summer dresses! So excited for warm weather again
summer dresses! So excited for warm weather again
summer dresses! So excited for warm weather again
summer dresses! So excited for warm weather again
My summer staples are always shorts and sandals, plus a good pair of shades!
Summer = sandals and flip flops
I love wearing sunglasses 🙂
Last summer I bought two pairs of t strap leather sandals and it was all I needed!
Cropped white jeans are my summer staple!
Flip flops are my favorite summer accessory! So easy!
I essentially live in sundresses all summer!
blue jeans skirt and sandals
Skirts and cute flats!
Thanks
Simple stretchy cotton tops that are better than plain tshirts, but let me play with the kids. I just need some more cute options for when I don't want to just look like a mom!
Cute sandals. Always.
A really versatile and comfortable pair of shorts is a must
A really versatile and comfortable pair of shorts is a must
A fitted T and some flowy linen shorts with flip flops for a super hot day!
A good pair of shorts
Knit dresses that look cute but are pretty much really pajamas. =)
pastel colors and cuffed shorts!
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I love a v-neck tee and a maxi skirt in the summer!
Love it! Breezy white shirts are definitely a summer staple for me, along with flip flops and capris.
Maxi skirts!
My summer is maxi dresses!!!
I love my Chacos!
My saltwater sandals!