Never underestimate the power of your outfit at work, especially when you have meetings and presentations. And what you wear doesn’t just affect others’ perceptions of you at work; your own perception of the clothes you wear to work can affect your performance, too, according to The New York Times. Science shows that people who wear certain clothing associated with high performance, like a lab coat, for instance, are more likely to perform better on tests and are better at paying attention.
And while hearing that what you wear can transform how you feel about work should motivate you to pay more attention to your workwear, we know that getting out the door in decent condition and on time is easier said than done. That’s why we rounded up the chic, sophisticated blouses that will make you excited to go to work and show everyone who’s boss.
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Splurge of the Month: Work Blouses
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Merlette
Songes Smocked Blouse, $380 at Nordstrom
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Stella McCartney
Peplum Top, $1,150 at Nordstrom
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St. John Collection
Silk Georgette Cape Top, $895 at Nordstrom
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Frame
Ruffle Sleeve Silk Top, $285 at Nordstrom
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Victoria Victoria Beckham
Flute Sleeve Shirt, $250 at Shopbop
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Sea
Sienna 3/4 Sleeve Blouse, $325 at Shopbop
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Adam Lippes
Silk Dolman Sleeve Blouse, $1,490 at Shopbop
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ADEAM
Reversible Peplum Shirt, $695 at Shopbop
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Galvan London
Slash Sleeve Top, $650 at Shopbop
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Preen by Thornton Bregazzi
Carol Blouse, $995 at Shopbop
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Zimmermann
Plisse Blouse, $375 at Shopbop
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Rebecca Taylor
Alessandra Ruffle Top, $425 at Shopbop
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Alexander McQueen
White Silk Ruffle Shirt, $1,275 at SSENSE
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Gucci
Ivory Ribbon Shirt, $815 at SSENSE
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The Row
Asta Pussy-Bow Silk-Crepe Blouse, $2,990 at Net-a-Porter
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Balenciaga
Ruched Twist-Front Floral-Print Stretch-Jersey Top, $1,590 at Net-a-Porter
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Kiko Kostadinov
Black Apajerito Shirt, $655 at SSENSE
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Chloe
Ruffled Silk Crepe de Chine Blouse, $1,495 at Net-a-Porter
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Loewe
Cropped Draped Cotton-Twill Blouse, $1,150 at Net-a-Porter
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Petar Petrov
Tie-Front Draped Silk Crepe de Chine Blouse, $842.12 at Net-a-Porter
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Michael Kors Collection
Pussy-Bow Ruffled Silk-Crepe Blouse, $795 at Net-a-Porter
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Eudon Choi
Sipprell Top in Camel, $385 at The Frankie Shop
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Rachel Comey
Simmer Top in Purple Mexican Wool, $405 at The Frankie Shop
