Thank you all very much for your kind words! I really needed them, as this blouse was met with a lot of negativity today at work. My two female work colleagues ( who are nice and good friends, but dress like typical scientists and do not follow fashion at all ) think that it is atrocious. They told me that it way too big and shapeless on me, and that the print reminds them of old curtains. Basically that "even their 80-year old granny would consider it frumpy and stay away". I am not hurt (almost) at all, as they are wonderful people and I encourage them to tell me the truth as I am curious how my outfits look to typical scientists. But now I am worried that to 95% of people I see on daily basis who are not aware of current trends at all, this might look horribly outdated.
Angie, I did try the sleeve scrunch, but the silk just won't stay as I leave it
Diana, I can definitely see wearing a blazer over it.
Christieanne, the shoes are absolutely wonderful, tough they run on the narrow side. I have tried a similar version (quilted) after I bought these, and the quilted ones are wider, so I am considering getting those in another color when I save up.
http://www.zappos.com/cole-haa.....cTest=fw:1
http://www.6pm.com/cole-haan-a.....e-metallic
Aida, those are all great suggestions, thank you very much!
Claire and Suz, I hope you both consider these(or similar) wedges, as they are super comfy.