4 Ways to Rework the Workwear Top

Casualize a dressy silk top with other options from your closet for everyday wear, whether that’s a casual Friday, working from home, meeting for coffee, heading to a low-key dinner, or walking to a local lunch spot. Rework this closet staple into all aspects of your lifestyle. 

Watch the video for styling tips and shop all the video outfits and more high/low recommendations below!

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Shop the Looks

Tie Neck Blouse

• NILI LOTAN Elayne tie-neck printed silk blouse

• AGMES Mother of pearl studs (pierced ears)

• FRAME Le High Straight patchwork-effect distressed high-rise straight-leg jeans

• GUCCI Horsebit leather pumps

MORE HIGH/LOW STYLES

MAJE Tie-neck Printed Cupro-blend Blouse

Black & white polka dots act as a neutral print.

RAG & BONE Mid Rise Skinny Jean w/ Paint Splatter (Resale)

If a skinny is your jam, wear them, they’re not “out” of fashion!

SARAH FLINT Perfect Emma Block Heel

Yes, suede shoes work all year, even in the summer months!

NORDSTROM Tie Neck Long Sleeve Print Blouse

Don’t be afraid to mix neutral prints with a patchwork or splattered blue jean.

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2. Mock Neck Stripe Blouse

• VICTORIA BECKHAM Striped silk crepe de chine shirt

• LAURA LOMBARDI Greca earrings

• GANNI Belted quilted recycled ripstop vest

• B SIDES Lasso jeans

• NAGHEDI NYC St. Barth’s medium tote

• NEW BALANCE 327 colorblock sneakers

MORE HIGH/LOW STYLES

CLARE V Sandy Tote

A grab and go in a macramé fishnet style - great for summer nights and beach days.

RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION Silk Mock Neck Blouse (Resale)

A classic style that flatters all.

ATHLETA Whisper Featherless Vest

A year-round wardrobe staple.

MADEWELL The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Crop Jean in Montclare Wash: TENCEL™ Denim Edition

A sustainably designed denim.

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3. Collared Button Up Shirt

• GABRIELA HEARST Cruz hammered silk-satin shirt

• NILI LOTAN Camouflage Jenna pant

• GOLDEN GOOSE Superstar leather glitter low-top sneaker

• GUCCI Printed silk-twill scarf

• DRIES VAN NOTEN Gulia dégradé cotton-sateen bucket hat

MORE HIGH/LOW STYLES

FRANKIE SHOP Lui Organic Cotton-poplin Shirt

Swap to cotton for a breathable summer fabric.

CLARE V Vive La Resistance Bandana Scarf

Tie it on and go! Opt to wear as a bracelet and roll up your shirt sleeves.

GAP High-Rise True Skinny Camo Jean

Again, skinny isn’t out of style - if they look great, wear them!

SAM EDELMAN Aubrey Sneaker

It’s white sneaker season!

4. Printed Silk Blouse

• LIBERTINE Cameos Neck-tie silk blouse

• YVONEE LÉON Berlingot 9-karat gold, lapis lazuli and topaz ring

• NILI LOTAN Jenna Pant in Tuscan Yellow

• BOTTEGA VENETA Loop mini intrecciato leather shoulder bag

• RACHEL COMEY Dakota Clogs

MORE High/Low STYLES

& OTHER STORIES Oversized Knit Vest

Layer this to neutralize prints and bright colors.

EVERLANE The Straight-Leg Crop

Mid-weight cotton canvas to dress up or down.

STINE GOYA Eddy Floral Mock Neck Top

Bring some blooms into your shirting choices.

SAM EDELMAN Josselyn Sandal

Slip on and go in these for day to night!

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