23 Work Blouses That Might Actually Make You Better at Your Job

Never underestimate the power of your outfit at work, especially when you have meetings and presentations. And what you wear doesn’t just affect others’ perceptions of you at work; your own perception of the clothes you wear to work can affect your performance, too, according to The New York Times. Science shows that people who wear certain clothing associated with high performance, like a lab coat, for instance, are more likely to perform better on tests and are better at paying attention. And while hearing that what you wear can transform how you feel about work should motivate you to pay more attention to your workwear, we know that getting out the door in decent condition and on time is easier said than done. That’s why we rounded up the chic, sophisticated blouses that will make you excited to go to work and show everyone who’s boss.

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Splurge of the Month: Work Blouses

Merlette

Songes Smocked Blouse, $380 at Nordstrom
Stella McCartney

Peplum Top, $1,150 at Nordstrom
St. John Collection

Silk Georgette Cape Top, $895 at Nordstrom
Frame

Ruffle Sleeve Silk Top, $285 at Nordstrom
Victoria Victoria Beckham

Flute Sleeve Shirt, $250 at Shopbop
Sea

Sienna 3/4 Sleeve Blouse, $325 at Shopbop
Adam Lippes

Silk Dolman Sleeve Blouse, $1,490 at Shopbop
ADEAM

Reversible Peplum Shirt, $695 at Shopbop
Galvan London

Slash Sleeve Top, $650 at Shopbop
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

Carol Blouse, $995 at Shopbop
Zimmermann

Plisse Blouse, $375 at Shopbop
Rebecca Taylor

Alessandra Ruffle Top, $425 at Shopbop
Alexander McQueen

White Silk Ruffle Shirt, $1,275 at SSENSE
Gucci

Ivory Ribbon Shirt, $815 at SSENSE
The Row

Asta Pussy-Bow Silk-Crepe Blouse, $2,990 at Net-a-Porter
Balenciaga

Ruched Twist-Front Floral-Print Stretch-Jersey Top, $1,590 at Net-a-Porter
Kiko Kostadinov

Black Apajerito Shirt, $655 at SSENSE
Chloe

Ruffled Silk Crepe de Chine Blouse, $1,495 at Net-a-Porter
Loewe

Cropped Draped Cotton-Twill Blouse, $1,150 at Net-a-Porter
Petar Petrov

Tie-Front Draped Silk Crepe de Chine Blouse, $842.12 at Net-a-Porter
Michael Kors Collection

Pussy-Bow Ruffled Silk-Crepe Blouse, $795 at Net-a-Porter
Eudon Choi

Sipprell Top in Camel, $385 at The Frankie Shop
Rachel Comey

Simmer Top in Purple Mexican Wool, $405 at The Frankie Shop