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The 5 prettiest blouses under £50 you’ll want to wear all summer, and the best is by M&S
So pretty and versatile, these are blouses you can call on every day of the summer
Nothing conveys relaxed yet chic summer style like a pretty blouse. Having one that works for you is wardrobe gold. The right summer blouse, for me at least, is something I know I can reach for whenever I want to feel carefree, summery and in tune with fashion. And they're especially useful when your everyday jeans need a pick-me-up.
But finding a blouse that looks laid-back yet elegant, and is versatile enough to wear with summery skirts, trousers or tailored shorts, is harder than you might think when the price limit is £50.
In my search for these five excellent summer blouses under £50, I discounted hundreds. Mainly because many in this price bracket are made from synthetic fibres like polyester, which are far from ideal in summer.
But also because when you find a great one, you simply know.
So, to the blouses. Taking inspiration from designer collections such as Chloé, whose designer Chemena Kamali is a self-confessed blouse obsessive with a collection said to number in the thousands, each of these five carefully chosen styles offers something different.
What unites them is that they feel right for now, and will work for you all summer.
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Cotton Rich Embroidered Yoke Tie Neck Blouse
Cotton Rich Embroidered Yoke Tie Neck Blouse
The best I found is this adorable geranium-red blouse by M&S, which, with its short gathered sleeves, tie-front and ruffle detailing, looks worth far more than its £40 price tag. It’s the kind of blouse you can wear with blue or white jeans, tailored shorts, or to bring on holiday.
What I love most is how easy it is to make it your own. Undo the tie at the top to create a soft V-neck, or leave open at the bottom if you’re layering this over a T-shirt.
Embroidered Cotton Blouse with Scalloped Details
Embroidered Cotton Blouse with Scalloped Details
For a different, but no less pretty mood, Mango’s collarless sky blue cotton blouse has all the smartness of a shirt, with a softer, blousey feel thanks to its ruffle detailing at the neckline and cuffs, and delicate embroidery.
Its mix of crisp structure and romantic detail makes it ideal for work, as well as smarter summer days.
Pale lilac is shaping up to be one of the most romantic colours of high summer, making H&M’s pretty cotton-blend pintucked blouse an easy recommendation.
With its soft, laid-back shape, long sleeves and tiered detailing, it has a floaty feel that works on curvier figures.
This delicate shade will freshen up denim and white instantly, and if lilac isn’t for you, it comes in a tan and cream floral, and crisp white. The version of this top in tobacco brown has sold out, and at only £27.99, I expect this one will too.
White and Pink Cotton Floral Embroidered Blouse
White and Pink Cotton Floral Embroidered Blouse
There is nothing not to adore about this blouse. Pure cotton, pretty embroidery, loose fit, long sleeves, carefree style and chic with it.
This is a blouse that suits all shapes, and will look great with blue jeans, for easy everyday summer style.
Cream Ditsy Floral V-Neck Blouse in Ecovero Viscose
Nobody's Child has pretty woven into the dna of all of its designs. What makes this blouse special, though, is the deep V, soft puff sleeves, and cinched-in waist, making it a true multi-taker.
Oh, and better still, is its price. Originally £55, it's currently £44, but if you buy it today using the code APRIL20, you'll get a further 20% off, giving you a final price of £35.20.
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