You may recognise the familiar silhouette of a low-v, long sleeves and adjustable ties as the blouse shape of summer '17, worn by all your favourite style crushes in your Insta feed over the past few months. However, if the idea of a tie-front blouse conjures up images of Britney Spears in "Baby One More Time", I'm here to convince you that there's far more to this trend than risqué school uniforms.
An ordinary button-down might be an uninspired, obvious choice of top to wear with your favourite denim but, thankfully, the tie-front blouse offers something far more eye-catching, often available in bold prints, with the plunging neckline countered by the elegant long sleeves and chic bow detail.
As the warmer weather fades and holiday season winds down, ahead is a roundup of the best of these blouses to send off summer in style.
Nail multiple SS17 trends in one fell swoop with this statement-sleeved, polka dot, ruffled, tie-front top.
Zara Top with Bow Detail, £25.99, available at Zara
This sheer blouse is the perfect transitional piece that will seamlessly pass from your summer wardrobe into autumn. Wear with jeans and trainers by day or tailored trousers and sock boots for an elegant evening look.
Mango Knot Detail Printed Blouse, £35.99, available at Mango
Reformation can do no wrong and this olive-green tied top is a holiday number we'll be incorporating into our everyday wardrobe. Wear over a lace vest or bralette to avoid flashing too much skin.
Reformation Casablanca Top, £98, available at Reformation
No one wears a blouse and jeans quite as effortlessly as French girl Jeanne Damas. Emulate her insouciant style with a tie-front flower-print blouse from her own label Rouje. Bike, basket bag and bouquet optional.
Rouje Yasmin Blouse, £108, available at Rouje
For those mornings when you can’t find anything to wear, let the Aurora top save the day and your sartorial nightmares. Pair with your high-rise jeans or a midriff-skimming skirt.
For Love & Lemons Aurora Tie Top, £105, available at For Love & Lemons
A white shirt is a necessary component of any capsule wardrobe and this tie blouse with an elasticated waist is a chic update on the style staple.
& Other Stories Tie Blouse, £59, available at & Other Stories
This drawstring Ganni crop top with flattering balloon sleeves has been top of our wish list since we spotted it on Lucy Williams last month. Follow her lead and wear with culottes and sandals for the most enviable summer look.
Ganni Charron Top, £140, available at Ganni
If the racier tie-front blouses that expose the stomach aren't for you, this knotted Zara shirt with thin straps offers an elegant twist on the trend.
Zara Knotted Shirt with Thin Straps, £29.99, available at Zara
We've been obsessed with Australian brand Posse since it popped onto our radar courtesy of fashion influencer Camille Charrière.
Posse Camille Long Sleeve Top, £96, available at Posse
Turmeric yellow was the colour of 2016 but we're happy it's stuck around for this summer, too – especially when it looks as good as this Réalisation Par blouse.
Réalisation Par Stevie Top, £115, available at Réalisation Par
Perhaps not one for the workplace, this star-spangled crop top is a showstopper for a party look.
Wylder Dirty Dancing Star Print Wrap Tie Top, £45, available at Topshop
Lisa Marie Fernandez is always a first port of call for elegant resort wear and this polka dot blouse is a welcome addition to a last-minute holiday wardrobe.
Lisa Marie Fernandez White Polka Dot Tie Blouse, £259, available at Avenue32
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