Women's Blouse & Trouser Outfit Ideas
How to style your tops and trousers
A blouse is a wardrobe staple for women of all ages. It can be worn in a variety of ways, but a timeless outfit that will never go out of style is a women's blouse and trousers set.
There are countless creative ways to wear a blouse with trousers, especially when you start to layer up your outfit.
Here at James Meade, we have some classic styling tips for your two-piece outfits that are easy to pull together to make the most of your quality garments.
Women's blouse and trouser outfit ideas
The general rule of thumb is that you should pair loose bottoms with a more streamlined, form-fitting top. A fitted women's blouse or close-fit v-neck sweater would be fantastic options to go with looser style trousers, for instance.
Classic straight-leg trousers should be a staple
piece for every woman. They make a versatile addition to your wardrobe
that can easily create both smart or casual looks depending on how you
style them and what you pair them with. Classic trousers are an
absolute must-have to dress up or down, but be sure to also have a few
different colours on hand so that you have a simple outfit ready in
seconds for all sorts of occasions and weather conditions. Adding a belt
to your two-piece set provides the opportunity to define your waist and
offers a touch of sophistication to your outfit.
Floral blouses or a simple patterned blouse are two great options for pairing with solid colour trousers. Bright, bold designs also go well with dark-coloured bottoms for a beautiful contrast.
Light-coloured trousers can also look wonderful in the sunshine with a patterned blouse either buttoned up and tucked in or worn as a short sleeve jacket over a fitted top.
Wool blend fabrics are ideal for cooler months. A two-piece outfit
made from pure wool will create a chic look that will keep you warm and stylish all day
long. You can even pair it with a colourful Merino jumper to stay even warmer. This outfit features medium-weight pure Shetland wool jacket and trousers in a stunning Tweed
Marl. Each of these garments is very versatile and is also ideal for
wearing separately, even in spring with a classic collared blouse.
You can never go wrong with a classic white blouse with a pair of dark-wash denim jeans, either. Corduroy is another excellent fabric to keep you warm on cold days. Consider a straight-leg cotton corduroy trousers with a long-sleeved blouse and cardigan for a complete outfit.
Don’t forget to add on some layers to keep the chill off with a quality knitted cardigan or jumper, longline jacket or blazer. You could even try throwing on a comfy wrap to feel cosy without compromising on style!
How to colour coordinate two-piece outfits
The best way to wear a women’s blouse with trousers is to coordinate the colours and patterns.
It’s often recommended to pair dark bottoms with lighter colour tops, and vice versa - with the exception of outer layers. Keeping this in mind when pairing your blouses and trousers helps to avoid looking washed out.
If you're wearing a patterned blouse, go for plain trousers to avoid clashing colours and prints, unless both patterns are matching and then you can make a perfectly coordinated two-piece set!
When adding outer layers such as jackets or blazers, you could try choosing a fabric that matches your trousers and then pair with a contrasting blouse top underneath for a polished two-piece outfit. Coloured cardigans can also style well with a blouse and trousers when you match colours with accessories such as a statement necklace.
Colour coordinating two-piece outfits is very easy if you're wearing a black trousers because the strong neutral base colour works beautifully paired with virtually any colour. Why not try a striking floral print blouse or a patterned blouse with a pop of colour?
Don’t forget that James Meade offers free returns and no time limit product guarantee to give you peace of mind when ordering online, so you never have to worry if your garment doesn’t work for you.
When should you tuck in your top?
It’s important to take into consideration your body’s proportions when deciding whether or not to tuck in your top, but the majority of women will look best with their blouse tucked in as this creates a polished and elegant look.
Tucking in a blouse can help balance out your proportions and give your silhouette a flattering waist that can even make you look slimmer. When left long and untucked, a women’s blouse can sometimes make you appear heavier and shorter, but there are some exceptions to this…
Form-fitting tops can pair exceptionally well with trousers when left untucked, especially with loose-fit or wide leg trouser styles. This is particularly true for figure-hugging sweaters and jumpers that can create a casual and more relaxed look over trousers and skirts. Wearing a tailored layer like a blazer or jacket over a less form-fitting top can also look great.
If you’re a petite woman with a smaller frame or short legs, consider keeping your top tucked in to extend your silhouette and elongate your legs.
Tucking in your blouse above the hips also helps to create waist definition and the illusion of longer legs. Curvy ladies can take advantage of this by using the technique to flaunt their figure and could try adding a belt to enhance this further. You can tuck everything in or do a loose tuck which is often seen styled with denim jeans as a ‘trendier’ option at the moment.
