Thought I would show a blouse I bought and some others.

I have a love- hate relationship with Talbots, I can find some skirts and sweaters there, though often it’s a “ near miss” as others have noted. Lately I’ve seen some cute things but not all hit the mark for me.

The first Find is a blouse I DID buy for my “ olive capsule” and for “ tops to wear with polished blazer/ jacket ensembles for meetings and such. Real shirt collars tend to fight with my jackets. I actually like “ popover” styles with shirttail or curved hem because I feel like I can wear them untucked, more so than full length buttoned plackets( also covered plackets tend to work sometimes).
The next blouse is not Talbots but is an Angie pick I’m trying, but have not decided. Waiting for a smaller size to come in. The colors go with loads of jackets and cardigans, but the fabric is a little bit glassy, so not sure I will like.

Last 2 are fun Talbots and showing for cat and bird fans. I would ALMOST get the bugundy cat print but..I would love the cotton feel but this one will wrinkle a lot and also I’m picky about the collar style-/ it’s not my fave type of real shirt collar. The colors would be great, though.
Also the swan print would be fun but I don’t need “ it. I don't need loads of polyester tops , but will get occasional ones that “ make “ an outfit and have specific features. I’m not completely anti- polyester at all, but for me it’s weird— it’s HOT and COLD. It’s hot and sticky outside in summer, but isn’t warm for me in air-conditioning or cold weather- not cozy enough.

Hope these are of interest to others who might be blouse/shirt -shopping.