Sheer Seduction
It’s easy to get in the same routine of throwing on little sundresses anytime the weather is slightly warmer than usual. It’s not like there’s anything wrong with that, but it’s also good to mix things up every once in a while. Lately I’ve been all about blouses in the sheerest of fabrics with delicate prints and a billowy fit. They’re perfect over some rolled up shorts, tucked into skinny jeans or even over one of your sundresses and cinched with a belt. Here are a few that are currently on my radar.
1. Rebecca Taylor Charm Me Puma-Print Tunic, $245
2. Modcloth Free as a Bird Blouse, $107.99
3. Adam Heart-Print Silk Blouse, $245
4. Topshop Rose Floral Pussybow Blouse, $90
5. Forever 21 In The Wind Floral Top, $22.80
6. Armand Basi Loly Printed Cotton Blouse, $112.50
7. Forever 21 Field Of Flowers Top, $24.80
8. Elizabeth and James Cheyenne Printed Silk Shirt, $265
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So lovely! I’ll take no.6!xxxx
Nr 2 for me please!!!
xxx
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I’ve been living in high-waisted shorts and billowy blouses. It makes for a pretty together look while still being really comfortable and cool. The Adam blouse is beautiful. I love the colors and print…and of course it’s the most expensive one…ugh!
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1 and 3 are my favorite!! too bad they are over my budget!
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these are lovely, emily! they’re definitely great alternatives to a sundress. 1-3 are my faves:)
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this is a really good alternative. better than my tank top – shorts combo haha
I love shirts 5-7!
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Why is it I always like the items in excess of $200 best? Expensive taste I guess!
Julia
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Hi Darling,
What a great alternative to a sundress! I love nr.6 and nr.7 ….The colours are just perfect!
Kisses and enjoy your day!
i bought number 4 a couple of weeks ago i really do love it – perfect pattern x
Love the first two and all the delicate prints!
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i love the 3rd one. it’s so wearable and cute!!
love 3,4 and the last one
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love nr. 6
Loving all of these!
Love number one and number eight!
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Well in germany it´s so cold right now, i even can´t wear my summer dresses- it´s a little frustrating
if it would be a little warmer i would wear that blouses too 
I love the pastell colours and above that i love love love to wear something “airy” (is it right in english?!) i really can´t stand if it´s hot and your tight tee is sticking to your arm pits 
DDD gosh!
lotz of greetz from berlin
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I really like numer 6
they’re all very cute!
I love the adam heart blouse!
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love #2 of course its modcloth
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I love loose shirts in the summer! And not just because they hide my “Ive had too many beers and hot dogs at this bbq” summer belly…
Check out this one, too: http://vagabondblondes.blogspot.com/2010/06/gingham-greatness.html
Love the collection
i’d choose number 2
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ohhh i really like that style! so chic! especially number 3, 6 and 8!
I’m also a dress kind of girl, it’s good to have another option. And these blouses are so easy to wear.
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Numbers 2 and 7 have to be my favorites. I’ve been loving all of the bird patterns everywhere this summer, and it works quite well on a flowy shirt. I have to agree that these shirts are a great option to the sundress. They are a wonderfully relaxed look with a subtle sexiness, and they look good on basically everyone. I just came across a beige one that I’m currently pairing with a camel colored belt – seems to be working!
- Meredith
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These are all so pretty, in a delicate way. Surprisingly, I was drawn to the Forever 21 top the most!
They are all so prety in their own way and although I don’t have anything like this at the moment they have been on my radar aswell.
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I love 2 and 8, loving the prints !
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Those are all so cute #3 is def my favorite…..
jen
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looove love love all of these!
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Pretty. I have so sheer plain blouses but I like these patterns.
love sheer blouses and these look great!!
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I’ve been dreaming of silk, too. That Elizabeth and James blouse is glorious …
Love the idea of the sheer blouse over cut offs or a bare dress. Thanks for the different price points. I’d go for the TopShop bouse at 4 – beautiful romantic print. Love the blog.
Those blouses are so pretty. I have a few vintage ones that I wear with shorts. I almost always wear a dress but it’s nice to switch things up. 1 & 6 are my faves.
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These are all so beautiful. I think I will take #2 and # 8 please.
xo Lynzy
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Ooh love them all!
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Love the sheers! Very sweet and a little seductive too
A great summer day/night combo!
LOVE #3
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#2 is my fave- love love the print!
a nice blouse is always fun and still comfortable for a summer day! my favorite is the topshop
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The rebecca taylor is wonderful! I love the sheer look with a tank pretty bra or sundress under makes people think you’re giving a peep show
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So pretty. #6 is my favorite.
XO Piper
I am a sucker for everything Elizabeth and James.
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rebecca taylor and adam are fantastic favorites of mine….and forever 21 is an old faithful for awesome fast fashion. summer blouses don’t get more romantic than this.
love!
xo,
sylvie of silver lining
I really, really love number 4
I don’t know if I would call those shirts “seductive” more like grandma chic?
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the third one is really nice, love the pale nude with the birds, def. miumiu inspired!
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pretty pretty pretty!
Love them all of course!
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I must admit I love sheer blouses, but can never pull them off.
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of course my favorite is always the elizabeth and james stuff. boo!! like the topshop option too!
xoxo,
F
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I am loving number 1 and 3. And I totally agree. Summer fashion can get real boring real quick. Mixing it up with things like this is definitely key!
love them all!
#4 is perfection!!
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xo
ohhh #3 is beautiful!
I love all the even # tops, especially #4! I’m more prone to grabbing a printed top over a sundress, and these picks feed that habit!
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I’m with ASquared. These look like granny blouses to me, esp. #4. Of course, I’m sure it’s all in how they’re styled, with belts, accessories, etc. But for me, I’ll PASS.
#2 is gorgeous! Love these tops!
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Me too! This is such a go to summer style this year!
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Sheesh… I’m getting weak in the knees.
XX.
Mae Lu, thereafterish.
Love these. I think # 2 is my favorite!
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I love big blouses too! I love how comfy they are, yet they look so sophisticated. I’m big on wearing them with skinnies, but haven’t really tried them with shorts (I’m not the biggest fan of my legs, but I’m working on it, lol).
Blouse #2 is a big fav and so is blouse #4. Thanks for sharing.
Bre @ http://theredbungalow.blogspot.com
Floral blouses are great in the spring/summer. Nice pics.
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Oh oh oh! I love them ALL! I could never choose just one!
xxMK
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I’ve been into the blouse-over-dress look lately, as well. It’s unexpected and makes you feel instantly stylish. Kinda like the way adding on a scarf can change your whole look.
Also, I love every one of these blouses, which is a problem!
Can’t wait to hear where you’re going, Miss Secretive.
Love number 2 & 4…really pretty.SarahD:)
I like number 7. great choices!
Ooh, I’m loving this trend! These billowy shirts are gorgeous! My favorites are #1, #2, and #7.
I love the look of sheer blouses too
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I’ve been trying to find a cute sheer blouse, but have been having such trouble finding one I like. Thanks for sharing :]
Fabulous tops.. and perfect for summer. I bought one in yellow and love it!! xo- karrie
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Super pretty – I’ve been looking for tops like this to wear with jeans for casual-but-not-sloppy outfits. I especially love #2!
I love these blouses as they’re also perfect for my work summer wardrobe. The right one can be perfect over a white, summer dress, too!
xx.
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Love that ModCloth top! So gorgeous!
Nos 2 & 3 are gorgeous!
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those looks so breezy and cool for summer!
I love the modcloth green printed blouse! I could wear nothing but sheer tops all summer, the ventilation kind of makes them necessities.
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oh I love them!
I always run straight for the dresses when summer shopping and then wonder why things get so repetitive in that closet of mine. Thanks for tweaking my shopping list!
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Elizabeth and James…. of course it’d be my favorite. So fantastic.
the third one is gorgeous!
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Scalloped shorts+one of those=my new love for Summer!
I adore that TopShop blouse–Perfect to wear with tights or skinny jeans!
Check out these cute summer handbags that I selected–all under $200:
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Ashley
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LOVE # 2!
love them especially the one from topshop
xo
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I’m just slightly too in love with numbers 2 and 3. And by slightly I mean that I desperately want them! Also am loving the new “Recipes” button — I can’t thank you enough for it; I’ve been trying out your delicious recipes all summer (the Fleur de Sel caramels are up next)!
xo Josie
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I love that topshop blouse!
xx
Nikki
Love the shirts!!!!!
XOXO,
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After seeing Elizabeth and James’ “Havana Blouse”, I immediately added a reasonably priced sheer top to my summer must-have list … Love the options you’ve featured here!
Emily!
What a lovely plethora of summer blouses! Spot on, as always! We posted a great Rebecca Taylor blouse on our site recently! Check it out at http://www.shopafrolic.com
xo
Liz and Jane
I love the fourth one, I want it so bad…
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Lovely! I want numbers 1 & 2. Sooo adorable.
I like each one, they’re great for the summer!
I love tie neck blouses, I feel like they have a retro secretary sex appeal to them (maybe that’s just to me!). So obviously #2 and #4 have me weak in the knees!
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Urg, why do I have to have such expensive taste, #1 please
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love these picks! I am so guilty of taking the easy way out with simple dresses and skirts, especially in summertime, but I’m also a big time sucker for a beautiful blouse. I love the prints and silhouettes you’ve chosen with these tops….my faves especially being #6 and #8, with #1 and #5 coming in close as runners up.
These also look fab with a short, high-waisted skirt!
XO
Carly
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im totally looooooving them all!
i can’t get enough of the loose tops over skinny jeans look. once the temperature climbs past 90 in oklahoma, i’m throwing on a sundress, though. can’t do it.
i’m in love with the first top. rebecca taylor’s line is killer (and i’m not just saying that because we share the same last name
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all so lovely, #6 is my favorite!!
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Love the sheer. But still confused as what to wear underneath. Bikini top? Nude bras? Tank top?
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So lovely sheer little things!
juliet xxx
Number 2 TOTALLY does it for me. I have a real love at the moment for swallows – I have swallow necklaces,swallow print teadresses, swallow earrings…am even thinking about having a swallow tattoo on my hip or wrist. They’re so delicate and lovely. As is the blouse they’re printed all over in your post.
Lovely, as usual.
Number 5 and 7 are my favourites
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i would totally wear number 3 and 4 with like denim short shorts and straw hat with a large spacious bag to make it look more young and hip. they are all very pretty though!!
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I completely agree – I love a sheer floaty blouse for a feminine change in summer. Besides, the weather continues to remain pathetic in London, rendering it impossible to wear tiny dresses and tops without goosebumps.
Miss B xx
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I love sheer print blouses too – effortless, clean and always pretty.
Top #4 is LOVE. My new goal is to find a top just like it
Pretty choices!
xoxo Sandra
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