33 Blouses You Will Want to Wear Again and Again
'In my opinion, the perfect blouse shouldn't just be beautiful in colour, structure, or masterful embellishments. It should also have a certain multi-tasking quality to it. As we navigate a tumultuous world, where 'responsible consumerism' is the critical need of the hour, the idea of a garment that can be worn in different ways is very attractive, but it is also necessary. Take for example an intricately embellished blouse that takes on a different personality when paired with an evening sari for cocktails, or a white, cotton lehenga for a beach mehendi. In my own wardrobe, there sit several solid-coloured, Indianwear pieces—a silver-grey Shantanu and Nikhil sari, a minimalist, black lehenga, and an electric-red 431-88 half-sari are just some of them. Over the years, these versatile pieces have become the perfect canvas to build several looks on—a printed, chiffon blouse adds a touch of summer romance, while an embroidered choli elevates the outfit to formalwear. I am no stranger to wearing Indian blouses as westernwear, either—you'd be pleasantly surprised to see that many of this-season's blouses look effortlessly stylish when teamed with a pair of high-waist trousers or a swishy skirt. The secret lies in a blouse's ability to adapt. My own MO is to imagine a blouse—or any separate, for that matter—with other items that already exist in my closet. If I can imagine creating at least three different outfit options, that piece, for me, becomes a winner. Here is a curation of 20 exquisite blouses—from minimalist to maximalist—worth your consideration. Whether you're the bride or the guest, I hope you will find one that you not only love, but will love forever...'
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Pranay Baidya, Peach check pattern blouse, Rs 9,500
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31. Torani, white Swetah Hansini choli, Rs 34,500
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30.Tarun Tahiliani, mint green constructed peplum blouse, price on request
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29. Siddhartha Bansal, Pink dupion silk tulip crop top, Rs 6,720
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28. Siddh Couture, embroidered blouse, Rs 30,000
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27. Shyamal And Bhumika, Deep red V-neck embroidered blouse with sheer sleeves, price on request
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26. Shriya Som, butterfly draped top, Rs 33,700
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25. Shivan & Narresh, embroidered crop top, Rs 24,950
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24. Shantanu & Nikhil, blouses, prices on request
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23. Sayanti Ghosh, Rs 5,690
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22. Ritu Kumar, price on request
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21. Ridhi Mehra, Peachy Pink Embroidered Net Blouse, Rs 32,800
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20. Rajdeep Ranawat, embellished crop top, Rs 12,000
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19. Payal Singhal, embroidered grey georgette choli with geometric and abstract pattern, Rs 21,500
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18. Papa Don't Peach By Shubhika, Butterfly bead work blouse with neon flower detail, Rs.32,000
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17. Pankaj And Nidhi, argentum silver applique overlap blouse, Rs 32,000
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16. Namrata Joshipura, embellished crop top, Rs 15,000
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15. Mati, crop top, Rs 4,500
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14. Manish Malhotra, embroidered grey organza blouse, price on request.
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13. Mrunalini Rao, blouse, Rs 28,000
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12. Delhi Vintage Company, tissue bralette with silver zardozi and thread embroidery, Rs 22,500
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11. Kyra by Mandira Wirk, orange off-shoulder blouse, Rs 9,800
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10. Krsnna Couture, asymmetric sleeve cream and gold organza corset top, Rs 18,500
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9. Gaurav Gupta, price on request
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8. Reynu Taandon, Rs 19,000
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7. Falguni Shane Peacock, mauve cropped corset blouse, price on request.
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6. Choomantarr Woman, pop style polka blouse with accordion sleeve, Rs 1.800
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5. Chidiyaa, rani block print blouse, Rs 2,090
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4. Aroka, black spaghetti strap blouse, Rs 3,850
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3. Anushree Reddy, embroidered blouse, Rs 49,000
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2. Amit Aggarwal hand embroidered blouse, prince on request
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1. Sabyasachi, printed blouse, price on request