The "Network" Blouse

I couldn't resist throwing in this snippet from The New York Times titled "The Network Blouse". First of all, how cool and current does Faye Dunaway look in this still from the 1976 film, Network. She would look just as chic in any modern day office environment as she did back then. Isn't fashion funny?

Check out my old post Tie-Front Blouses for some Network blouses of your own...

Tie-Front Blouses

Everyone seems crazy about the tie-front blouse these days - eluxury even has a whole "Trend Watch" section devoted to them, which is where I found the lovely Zac Posen version above. So, it's no surprise that nearly every retailer currently has some iteration of this trend in store...some better than others, of course. I actually have a few of these blouses hanging around my closet from the last time they were all the rage and I'm thinking these will look great with all the super-slouchy trousers coming out for Fall.

Here's a peak at every type of tie-front blouse you can imagine from stripes to shiny to flowery. Happy shopping!

STRIPES: These are some of my favorites...obviously, because of my love of stripes. French Connection Frankie Stripe Shirt ($39.99), Old Navy Tie-Neck Top ($15.00), Gap Fitted Tie-Neck Shirt ($32.99) and ASOS Pinstripe Top ($108.15) and

SHINY: These shiny silks offer a dressier and sexier take on the tie-front blouse. Forever 21 Artisan Collar Tie Top ($22.80), Victoria's Secret Silk Charmeuse Top ($58), Newport News Silk Charmeuse Keyhole Blouse ($25) and Victoria's Secret Tie Front Blouse ($68).

FLORALS: Floral prints add an even more feminine touch if that's what you're after. Some of these would be really cute under a suit jacket or cardigan. New York & Company City Style Petal Print Mesh Top ($29.95), Victoria's Secret Tie-Neck Silk Blouse ($48), GO International Tie Front Top ($26.99) and Old Navy Floral Print Bow Tie Top ($24.50)

RANDOM FAVORITES: These are just a couple that I couldn't resist including....Anthropologie Gingham Blouse ($128) and French Connection Hissy Tie Shirt ($69.99).