The tie-front blouse adds a little spice and femininity to the regular, button-down blouse. Depending on the rest of your ensemble, you can make a bow or tie a loose knot to give the illusion of wearing a scarf. But just like the traditional blouse, it comes in many materials, colors and patterns and is a timeless look for any age. Plus it's a great wardrobe staple and could be worn with black pants for work, a knee-length skirt or even a pair of boot-cut jeans.

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* Pretty in polka dots

WHERE TO FIND IT: Saks Fifth Avenue.

DESCRIPTION: St. John silk tie-front blouse.

PRICE: $395.

ALSO CHECK: Saks Fifth Avenue at The Shops at Riverside in Hackensack, saksfifthavenue.com.

* Nautical notions

DESCRIPTION: Slouched sailor blouse (in silk).

WHERE TO FIND IT: Anthropologie.

PRICE: $98.

ALSO CHECK: Anthropologie at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, City Place at the Promenade in Edgewater, 379 Chestnut Ridge Road in Woodcliff Lake, anthropologie.com.

* Blushing beauty

DESCRIPTION: Worthington three-quarter-length bow blouse (in polyester).

WHERE TO FIND IT: JC Penney.

PRICE: $18.

ALSO CHECK: JC Penney at Westfield Garden State Plaza, Wayne Town Center in Wayne, jcpenney.com.