THE BLOUSE IS BACK...



In a stunning example of fashion's infinite ability to reinvent and forget, the blouse, derided in recent years as the dumbest, lamest garment ever made, is having a moment of glory. Backed by such powerful Italian names as Chloe, Gucci and Fendi, the blouse stormed onto the runways for spring 2011-- and retailers say the customer is responding. That's a good thing, because the blouse is poised to be a major item for autumn too.

Big girl's blouse? You won't be if you wear one of these.

Tie Neck Shoulder Frill Blouse £42/
€54.60
Lipsy

Chloe Chloé Silk crepe de Chine pussybow blouse
€795



Chloé Pleated silk-satin blouse, €595

Button Front Lace Shirt £38
Lipsy

Lover, Watercolor silk-chiffon blouse, €419.83

Penneys Limited Collection Pink Scalloped Edge Blouse €17