https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:15:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses#post-2069582 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:01:53 +0000 Jaime 2069582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. I am delighted that my need for definition is shared! So I will say this - I think it depends on what you are focused on.&nbsp;<br /><b>Angie's</b> definition is the look and feel of the top - a silky button down blouse does not have the same menswear feel as a stiffer cotton shirt. The "would it be found in the men's department of a conservative department store? (with the buttons on the other side)" test.<br />Others, like <b>Greyscale</b> and <b>cindysmith</b>&nbsp;and others are looking the basic cut of the garment regardless of material and drapiness. The "does it have a collar and buttons down the front" test.&nbsp;<br />It really doesn't matter what we call it. <i>Or does it</i>?&nbsp;Heh, heh I crack myself up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses#post-2069541 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 01:43:45 +0000 cindysmith 2069541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I fail YLF vocabulary because I would call one a shirt and one a silk shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses#post-2069452 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:53:17 +0000 Sal 2069452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it might vary from retailer to retailer. We don’t use button down as a term, and actually blouse is not used that much either. More often shirt, tee or top!! </p> <p>I love that silky blouse Shevia - it really suits you.</p> <p>I like that crossover area - not pure shirts, nor pure tees. But blends - tee shape but woven, shirt but no collar etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses#post-2069446 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:33:26 +0000 Suz 2069446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always cleave to Greyscale’s definitions personally. But I understand why a silky shirt is blouse like. And actually tend to wear silky shirts and blouses interchangeably. Crisp shirts for slightly different applications. In different types of outfit. </p> <p>Whatever you call these you look brilliant in both!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses#post-2069439 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:19:27 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2069439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greyscale’s definition makes sense to me.<br /> Shevia, still not understanding what you’re saying </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses#post-2069378 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:49:24 +0000 Greyscale 2069378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I call both of those shirts, and so do stores like Net-a-Porter. If it’s cut like menswear, it’s a shirt to me. Blouse originally meant a slightly billowy top (centuries ago, so that can change of course!) and I only use it for something that doesn’t have a button front, classic men’s collar, and structured cut. I have a very clear sense of where the line is for me, but it varies between people obviously. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses#post-2069371 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:59:27 +0000 Angie 2069371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jaime,</b> makes sense. Silk drapes and glides soooo well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses#post-2069342 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:33:54 +0000 Bijou 2069342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia, thanks for getting this clarification, I like definitions too. Most of my shirts are soft drapey fabrics and thus should be classified as blouses rather than shirts. I do like a nice crisp cotton shirt and would like to add one or two to my wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses#post-2069332 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:40:12 +0000 Helena 2069332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia, I love it - "I must have definitions" - we are sisters in that regard :D</p> <p>YLF in both! xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses#post-2069330 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:36:37 +0000 Jaime 2069330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! I am just guessing based on what you said <b>Angie</b>! For me, silk blouses are much easier to wear because the material drapes back rather than sticking out from my bust, which makes me even boxier. But the key point is the back of neck coverage and v-neck, which are why I have returned to them lately. </p> <p>Thank you everyone for you kind words. I am really just being a nudnik about this .</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses#post-2069326 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:35:55 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2069326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol, I have no idea, have often wondered the same thing. I hope someone pops in with an answer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses#post-2069303 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 06:44:30 +0000 Cardiff girl 2069303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree,the houndstooth is a winner on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses#post-2069296 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 06:21:52 +0000 Jane 2069296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these. The houndstooth check especially. Good to know about the definitions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses#post-2069282 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 04:07:16 +0000 kellygirl 2069282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love both of these on you regardless of terminology. Blue is your color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses#post-2069267 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 03:06:52 +0000 Anonymous 2069267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whatever they are, both shirts/blouses look amazing on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses#post-2069260 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 02:11:13 +0000 Angie 2069260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YOU GOT IT. Dead right :)</p> <p>You passed YLF Terminology class cum laude, and wear the looks well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses#post-2069258 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 02:09:53 +0000 nemosmom 2069258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>TOTAL GUESS HERE, but maybe it's the silk that's the differentiator?&nbsp; I mean, cut-wise they are both shirts.... but one is drapey... and one is more rigid.... but not by much....&nbsp; ok. nevermind, I have no idea. Following! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-shirts-vs-blouses#post-2069237 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 01:14:21 +0000 Jaime 2069237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Two recent WIWs. Maybe I will try to take more examples later.&nbsp;<br />#1 Equipment silk blouse<br />#2 Rails cotton button down</p> <p>Don't they have basically the same silhouette? Why is one a blouse and the other a shirt. (This has no actual importance in terms of what I wear but I was a philosophy major! I must have definitions!) </p>