Warlene Rene Styling Tips: BLEACHED Heavyweight Linen Blouse Three Ways
Blouse Made with FS BLEACHED Heavyweight Linen
Next to blazers, blouses are my absolute favorite to wear. I enjoy making them the most. I especially love draping sleeves. I’m all about fit and balance when getting dressed.
Blouse Made with FS BLEACHED Heavyweight Linen
Blouse Made with FS BLEACHED Heavyweight Linen
When I’m headed to my studio, I’m usually dressed like this. An oversized blouse, that is balanced with a fitted waist. In this case, I chose a linen skirt. This look is appropriate for almost any professional setting or meeting. If I want to add some more fun to it I’ll add accessories as I did here. Accessorizing is a good trick to bring balance and attention to detail. If I add bangles, your eyes are drawn to my sleeves, same as a necklace draws the eyes to the neckline. Your pieces can be intentional.
Blouse Made with FS BLEACHED Heavyweight Linen
Blouse Made with FS BLEACHED Heavyweight Linen
For days I want to go a little easier, I pair up this blouse with shorts. I’m very much a sucker for tall boots, so adding them along! However, this would also look amazing with loafers or ankle boots.
Blouse Made with FS BLEACHED Heavyweight Linen
Here I was playing with the idea of a wide brim fedora and fanny pack. I love western style accents. The main thing with pieces with volume is making sure everything else added is a smaller statement.
FS BLEACHED Heavyweight 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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5 Comments
Marian Smith
Warlene Rene, How do I find this blouse or pattern?
Marian Rene
Vicki Lang
What a beautiful blouse. It looks comfortable to wear and seems to go with any style. Thank you for your wonderful workmanship.
Rae Ferguson
Simply beautiful and a dramatic statement piece. Kudos Warlene!
Sherry Berbit
Great to see warlene as fabulous as ever! Her designs and style never disappoint. So inspiring!! I’ve been doing some pared down linen styles but now I want to go BIG! Those sleeves…. Just yum
Carol Miles
I love seeing your designs here. Just beautiful! So inspirational…. Linen is the perfect fabric for so many garments, especially in hot, humid FL. Feels wonderful on the skin and looks just amazing…
especially on Warlene!