Office-appropriate springtime blouses and clothing recommendations

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This post is a request from Ella, who sent a really nice email saying that she bought two of the Lark and Ro wrap dresses we recommended a while ago and loves them. She wrote that she hates shopping, has two toddlers at home and that she’s looking for “Office-appropriate springtime tops/blouses that transition into weekend or happy-hour wear.” This is actually not a simple request! It’s harder to find decent highly-reviewed affordable clothing on Amazon when you’re looking for something specific. It’s not tough work though, I enjoy looking at clothing and reading reviews. Here are some of the best tops I found, all of which are affordably priced.

A tunic you can wear over leggings or with dress pants
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This wrinkle-free polyester tunic comes in 8 different striking patterns and in sizes small to xx-large. I especially like the black, red and white version above but there’s also a traditional red and black plaid and a really pretty pink version with grey and red stripes. Women call it “super cute,” say the material is “soft” and “not see through” and that it “has a flattering cut.”

A 3/4 sleeve button down chiffon shirt
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I own about three solid color shirts in styles similar to this, but nothing as dressy-looking and now I want this one. This button down chiffon shirt is available in sizes small to xx-large and in black, red, apricot and a beigey color that’s called “light pink apricot.” Reviewers write that it’s “super soft and a good length,” that it’s “high quality fabric” and is “dressy enough for the office or an evening out with the girls.”

A button down shirt that will make you look put together
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I have two polka dot button down shirts like this, one in black and one in navy. They look so cute tucked into jeans or over leggings. This one is long enough that you could wear it either way. It “can be worn casual or dressed up,” and reviewers say they “got lots of compliments” that it “looks exactly as it did online” and is “true to size.” There are four different color polka dot versions and it also comes in a bunch of solid colors.

A v-neck blouse with zipper pockets for interest
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I love this zipper blouse and want it in gray. It also comes in black, white and button down versions in the same listing. This is my recommendation for Ella specifically because it’s likely best for small-busted women like us. A woman with a larger bust says that it fits tight. Others really like it and say it’s “cool and modern looking,” that the zippers “make it more sophisticated” and that it can be dressy at work with a pencil skirt or worn with jeans for a night out.

An elegant chiffon shirt with a tie
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Like the shirt above, smaller women like this one but it doesn’t seem to fit right in plus sizes. (There’s another tie shirt that’s plus-sized below.) Women call this “very unique and classy looking,” say that it “drapes well,” and is “so adorable.” Some women say that the lighter colors are more see-through.

A loose long sleeve bow tie top you can wear to work
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This plus-sized top comes in six different colors and prints in sizes 0x to 3x. The black and white check version above is my favorite. Reviewers write that they “got many compliments” on it, that it’s “beautiful tucked in or not” and “hits right at the hips and is still flowy at the bottom.”

A flowy chiffon blouse with feminine details
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This blouse is not going to be everyone’s style, but I love a floral graphic print and own a few blouses like this one. I also know it’s very 80s, which I also like. This blouse has a 4.3 star rating and comes in six print options, some with slightly different styles. Women say that this cute top “goes well with just about anything,” is “exactly as pictured” and that it’s “great for any weather.” It is said to be somewhat see through so you may want to wear a cami under it.

A 3/4 sleeve dress shirt that you’ll want in several colors
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I owned so many 3/4 sleeve shirts when I had an office job as they go well with dress pants. This shirt comes in sizes 1x to 4x and six different solid colors. It’s called “the perfect shirt,” that is “comfortable & breathable” and “easily laundered.” So many women write that they either want it in more colors or have already bought multiple colors. One reviewer says it doesn’t need ironing if you take it out of the dryer right away. Here’s a link to this same shirt in sizes small to xx-large.

Leg warmers that are fashionable and funky
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Speaking of 80s, I wanted to randomly throw some leg warmers in here because I wore some to Zumba yesterday and they felt so cozy. They kept my legs warm while wearing 3/4 leggings and looked cute too. I got mine at a discount outlet and I’ve worn them out over jeans on a cold night. These are the highest rated leg warmers I could find. They come in so many color and size options, some of which are very 80s and neon but others that you can wear day to day. Women say they’re “warm,” that “they stretch, stay up well” and aren’t bulky.

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Oh and shout out to Scunci, which sent me a treasure trove of scrunchies! (On Twitter I called this the first thing I ever accepted free, but technically I let Nickelodeon send me a Spongebob DVD in 2009.) We asked Scunci if they could send us stuff after they sent us a press release. (Here’s that Twitter thread.) I’m wearing the pink velvety scrunchie that’s a copy of Jason Momoa’s Oscar scrunchie (that’s above) and I love it. It comes with an awesome black leatherette floral scrunchie that I’ve worn a few times too. That set of two scrunchies is only $6.99 at Target. (Scunci did not pay us but they sent me a ton of stuff I would have paid for. Also this section contains affiliate links, similar to the Amazon links.) These three scrunchies are also just $6.99. The whole Sincerely Jules line is worth checking out at Target. They have jeweled clips, barrettes and more.

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Here’s a straight size version of the last top recommended above.
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14 Responses to “Office-appropriate springtime blouses and clothing recommendations”

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  1. manda says:

    scrunchies are back, then? I don’t know why, but I’m very hesitant to go there. I had some funky scrunchies in my early teens in the 90s. Wash them, people!

    Leg warmers are the best!

    • Snazzy says:

      Haha me too. While I usually like fashion flashbacks, not sure about scrunchies.

      Love the light pink tie shirt!

    • Celebitchy says:

      RBG is a trendsetter! I see women wearing them and some of my friends wear them. They’re around my age and it could be nostalgia too. I’ve been wearing them for over a year now though.

    • manda says:

      yes, I put that pink tie shirt on my amazon wish list! I need to take my measurements because it says an 8 is an XL? Which is fine, I buy XL a lot but that seemed kind of off

    • KidV says:

      I had to go back to wearing scrunchies a few years ago just because other ponytail holders were breaking too much of my hair. I wear my hair in a ponytail during the day, it’s long and I need to keep it out of my face, so I was seeing a lot of breakage, a lot of different layers that weren’t supposed to be there. The scrunchie has saved my hair. I wear one that matches my hair color, or close enough. Nothing flashy.

  2. Kayla says:

    I always am so hesitant to buy clothes off amazon. The few times I did it they were always so cheap, ill-fitting and awful. 🙁

    • Audrey says:

      I completely agree. I will only buy clothes on Amazon if they are a well known brand.

  3. Lex says:

    I’ve gotten super into Kibbe body types (I am a soft classic) and now wish every shop were categorised as such hahaha would make things so much easierrrrrr

  4. Alexandria says:

    Where are all the giant buttons for Duchessing work? I kid, I kid.

  5. Astrid says:

    Loving these articles with suggestions. Just ordered the plus size white shirt.

  6. Desolee says:

    Love the black floral shirt. I’m blonde and black with little flowers is probably my favourite most flattering print
    The grey one is also cute

  7. Lindy says:

    I work in a tech company. If I came to work in a dressy blouse my coworkers would wonder if maybe I planned to go to a funeral after work, lol.

    I’m regularly among the more dressed up at my office. Today I’m rocking fitted black skinny jeggings with a white tunic style button down and Birkenstocks. 🙂 I love dressing up but I will admit that I love not having to get into suits or dressy clothes every day!

  8. Liz version 700 says:

    I love these blouses! I was just thinking of this blog topic the other day when I bought several adorable T-shirts (Aokosor). I thought we need some pretty spring tops on Celebitchy. I may have already bought one of them 🤫. Again, thanks for finding really nice plus pieces. If you randomly walk into a store and see what kind of god awful Stuff piled together to choose from is often there, you would know how nice a few select recommendations of easy tops truly is.

  9. Ella says:

    Yay! Thanks for this post, I look forward to checking these out. 🙂