{"id":8138,"date":"2018-05-31T08:40:47","date_gmt":"2018-05-31T13:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wordpress\/?p=8138"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:20:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:20:55","slug":"tie-neck-blouses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/tie-neck-blouses\/","title":{"rendered":"Flashback fashion: The blouse for serious fashion gals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A few decades ago, only certain women could pull off menswear with authority — Katharine Hepburn being among the best at it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not so today. Menswear-inspired silhouettes are fairly mainstream, and range from the softer shirt dress to the more angular power trouser. Right in the middle of that spectrum is the tie-neck blouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The tie-neck blouse has an interesting history. Ms. Hepburn rocked the look without apology in the ’40s. But in the ’80s, this silhouette became a symbol for the older, overworked receptionist. The pendulum swung again, to the point where even Kohl’s was selling cute tie-neck blouses just a few years ago. The trend has trailed off a bit since, but fashion gals still turn to the tie-neck blouse for edgy, power looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to style the tie-neck blouse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A few handy tips will keep you looking fab, not frumpy, in your tie-neck blouse!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Do consider proportions. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ties can be bulky or sleek. Try on both styles to see which suits you best. If you’re petite, you may be overwhelmed by a big, floppy tie. If you’re curvy up top<\/a>, you may prefer a longer, straighter tie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Do choose fitted bottoms. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A pencil skirt or straight trousers work well with this blouse style for the office. On casual days, try slightly distressed skinny jeans, faux leather leggings, or even an A-line mini. Avoid baggy or bulky pant styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Do tuck and layer. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most tie-necks are better suited for tucking in. They also look amazing layered under blazers, denim jackets and trenchcoats. Also, a long or short hemline for your top layer will usually work better than a hip-length piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Do wear your best shoes. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Heels, boots and loafers can all pair successfully with your blouse \u2014 as long as they’re in good shape. A beaten down pair of sandals, for example, breaks down the power vibe you get from the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trendy tie-neck tops under $50<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A modern take<\/h3>\n\n\n
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The Harlow Tie-Neck Blouse ($16 on sale) blends the tie concept with modern statement sleeves and an A-line shape. Less masculine that the traditional tie-neck, it’s a nice option for newbies to this style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the other end of the masculine scale is this striking puff-sleeved top by Ann Taylor ($40). Wear it when you’re ready to stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classic<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Sweet and simple, the Phistic Women’s “Florence” Tie Neck Pullover Blouse scratches that itch for classic styling. Pick it up at JCPenney for a mere $29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Go beyond black or white with this floral top by Honey Punch<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> ($20). It’s lightweight, rayon construction makes it easy to care for and a perfect choice for, say, drinking wine on a breezy summer evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you think about the tie-neck style? Will it find its way into your wardrobe rotation?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A few decades ago, only certain women could pull off menswear with authority — Katharine Hepburn being among the best at it. Not so today. Menswear-inspired silhouettes are fairly mainstream, and range from the softer shirt dress to the more angular power trouser. Right in the middle of that spectrum is the tie-neck blouse. The… Read More »Flashback fashion: The blouse for serious fashion gals<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":118355,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[245,295,303916],"class_list":["post-8138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-trends","tag-asos","tag-tops-blouses","tag-what-to-wear"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":118355,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/09\/tie-neck-blouse-history-1-300x150.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8138","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8138"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8138\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118355"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8138"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8138"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}