From: Bonni

Your Question:  I am absolutely obsessed with vintage “Secretary Blouses”  aka “Ascot Blouses” aka “Pussy Blouses”  I am looking for some fresh ideas to rocking them in my wordrobe……What say you? 🙂

My Answer: Bonni! First of all, to probably most people readin this, I knooooow, I can’t believe they’re called that either! But it’s true, blouses with a tie or ruffles are called secretary blouses, ascot blouses or pussy blouses because, I don’t know…they kind of look like vaginas! Pussy blouses are great little feline tops that can be styled a lot of different ways. By first glance, these types of blouses are very girly and vintage looking. For the first outfit, I honored that girly-ness by pairing one with a flared skirt and for the second look, I went edgy with my pussy blouse. Both of these pussy blouses I got at the Salvation Army – thrift stores are full of them!

I hope these looks inpsire you to get creative with your pussy…blouses ; ) xo

Mr. Kate Goddess Necklace

Pussy Blouse Outfit #1:

I paired a polka dot pussy blouse with a floral patterned skirt for a mixed print look. I added more funk to the outfit by pairing socks with my sandals – if you like this look see this post for more Socks and Sandals looks. Overall this look is girly but still unique… it feels very Carrie Bradshaw.. what do you think?

• Shirt: vintage (American Apparel has this similar one)
• Skirt: H&M
• Socks: Forever 21
• Shoes: Boutique 9
• Jewelry: Mr. Kate Goddess Necklace, Conjure ring and Hexagram Star Bracelet

Pussy Blouse Outfit #2:

For this second look I wanted to juxtapose the girly-ness of the blouse with worn, cuffed jeans and a blazer. The hat gives an extra edge as does the side-swept, messy, low ponytail and my favorite Sorceress Earrings in oxidized silver.

• Shirt: vintage (American Apparel did it again!)
• Hat: Forever 21
• Blazer: H&M
• Jeans: Blank Denim
• Shoes: Zara
• Jewelry: Mr. Kate Sorceress Earrings, colorful beaded bracelets and Apparition feather ring

Which look is your favorite? How do you style your pussy blouse?