Warlene Rene Styling Tips: NATURAL Linen Blouse with Floral Detail Three Ways
Blouse made with FS NATURAL Heavyweight Linen
This Heavyweight NATURAL linen I was excited about. It was my first time working with this texture of linen and I decided to make a blouse. It’s 7.1 ounces in weight, but has a beautiful drape to it. To add some interest, I draped two flowers and hand sewed them to the shoulders. There’s something very delicate yet impactful about this detail. I just love that this is so easy to style because it’s so dressy but in a fun way.
Blouse made with FS NATURAL Heavyweight Linen
I knew right away I wanted to wear this to the beach, in my favorite dress that I wore here as a skirt by tucking the bodice part inside the skirt. I really felt like a goddess here and drew much attention. A silhouette like this is a statement even though it is so easy on the eyes. This is always the case where there is a lot of volume involved.
Blouse made with FS NATURAL Heavyweight Linen
For this look, it was very fitting that I paired this top with one of my favorite floral skirts. This look is versatile and can be worn anywhere for plenty of occasions. I like how this is playful but really depending on my choice of shoes and accessories I could dress this up even more.
Blouse made with FS NATURAL Heavyweight Linen
Blouse made with FS NATURAL Heavyweight Linen
With a pair of trousers tucked into my boots, I’m giving this look a little class and timeless appeal. Yet it remains fun because of my bare shoulders. Something I like to do is tuck straight style leg pant into tall boots and play with proportion in that way. Depending on your height you can try this with mid-calf if ankle height doesn’t work as well.
FS NATURAL Heavyweight 100% Linen
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Warlene Rene
Warlene Rene has been working in design field for 20 years. She majored in fashion design and for the next decade went on to be an alterations specialist at a bridal salon. Whilst working at the salon, Warlene acquired a plethora of skills from making custom bridal pieces to pattern making. Warlene's favorite way to create garments is by draping. At present she runs a small business servicing bridal and curates a fashion blog.Leave a comment
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Tina Leone
Artistic and inspiring!
Kate Renwick
I would love to see the top pulled up so the flowers are on your shoulder. I agree that I couldn’t wear 2 large flowers in the position you have them. Also, I thought you were a large person until I saw the trousers and top.
You get away with it as you have such style but a bit too much fabric for me. You certainly have style and keep on doing what you do.
Annika Wänström
Fantastic fabric with a lovley drape. The bluose is okej but personally I wouldn`t wear anything with two big lumps of fabric under my arms (or next to my chest) it looks weird.
Patricia Dudley
So architectural and so soft, simple, and flowing! You’re an artist..
Janet Conery
Warlene, you are always an inspiration! I always look forward to your posts.
Janet in California.
Linda Kriss
Just Wow! That first shot on the beach looks like you just left a fashion runway, or a Vogue cover shoot. Your designs and the way you pair your pieces are clever and inspiring. I hope there is a pattern company in your future. Your designs are too good not to share.
Lora Dalton
Warlene, you could wear a trash bag and still look gorgeous. With that being said, your creations are always amazing! You have such style and grace. I fear I would never pull off the seemingly effortless styles you create and wear so well. I always enjoy seeing what you’ve made on The Thread.
Blythe Barbo
My thoughts exactly! Always inspirational, Warlene! Encouraging m,e to step outside my comfort zone. Thank you!
Maria Robbins
I love her style and I really want to make the blouse and trousers! Very cool ?