Theory often doesn't @ get me" despite being a brand with good workwear fabrics and styles.
-- and I'm supposed th watch out for sales goggles!
-- and I'm not buying much black in tops or jackets!

But... this blouse turned up locally at a greater discount. I really like the easy elegance of it, with waist definition but not cinch- tight, and some coverage , and that it's a woven , since I have so many knits.
So far in my try- one it works with slim work pants, pencil skirts, and jeans.
Apropos of Angie's V- neck post, the v of the collared neck helps show some skin for lightening up. Of course during a workday it's mostly covered by s lab coat, hence black tops are never SO black, but it is good for some " uniforms" of easy tops over bottoms. Pearls are fab at the neck for brightness and make it look dressy, or smart casual with jeans.
I can wear it over a tank or T in white or pink for springtime looks, or layer it over a warm thermal in cooler weather.
I can also wear it a bit like a jacket.
I like rolling the cuffs back a bit for structure and more lightening up.

Thoughts and comments welcome !