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Pretty summer blouses in natural fabrics

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StacksOfBooks · 14/02/2026 12:35

I'm looking for pretty summer blouses in natural fabrics - can't cope with polyester etc since the menopause. No particular budget in mind, happy to pay for some gorgeous blouses that can be worn for many years without looking outdated. I always struggle in the heat and this year I want to get my wardrobe organised in advance. These are not for work. Short sleeve, 3/4 sleeve and sleeveless are all fine. Size 18. I'd be really grateful for some links to blouses/tops that you have and love or have been eyeing up yourself!

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StopWindingBobStopWinding · 14/02/2026 12:43

If you like pattern, you can’t better Seasalt - I am the same and can only wear cotton since peri/meno, and I’m also a 16-18, and I always find something there. I carry extra weight in front and quite high on my belly, so I like the Watercolour Sketch shape, with a tuck under the bust which gives an extra bit of room there. Otherwise the Larissa shirt is a lovely button-through shirt. All of them come in a range of prints which change through the year. I know this sounds like an ad, but I’m just an evangelist for them as they solved my very real problems when my weight and heat issues starting kicking in badly in peri.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 14/02/2026 13:37

Zara usually have lovely broderie in the summer, if you can cope with the madness and their stupid sizing.

Marks too and Fatface occasionally.

The problem is that they often come with stupid long puffy sleeves, but I cut those off and re-hem or add a bit of elastic if they’re very wide.

StacksOfBooks · 15/02/2026 10:07

Thank you so much for your suggestions - I'm loving the ME+EM one and the Boden one so will definitely order those to try. I really like the style of the Sezane blouses too although those particular ones are too short in the body for me.
It had never occurred to me to cut off sleeves - brilliant idea, thank you!

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