Hippie Peasant Blouses

Hippie peasant blouses are the perfect style to wear when you require something blousy, sexy, and yet a tiny bit old-fashioned. If you crave off-the-shoulder looks and styles, take a peek at some of the most successful ways to style your new bohemian peasant blouse--and where to buy the best out there.

Hippie blouses are breezy and cool.

Looking for a peasant blouse that complements your shape? Take a look at these tips to find a comfortable blouse that lifts your spirits, and flatters your particular shape just right.

Hourglass: If you have a defined waist and equal shoulder and hip widths, consider a top with an elasticized waistline, puff sleeves, and a slightly notched neckline. Look for a top in a color that you love, or a color that flatters your skin type: light yellow or pink, ivory, or printed paisley are all hippie-favored options.

Inverted Triangle: If you have slim shoulders and a thicker waist, try an off-the-shoulder or boatneck design that "opens up" your shoulders. Puff sleeves will add width to your shoulders as well, and that puffy sleeve look can be incorporated in both long-sleeved and short-sleeve styles. Keep the waistline loose and tunic like, and consider finding a top with more interest in the neckline with a tassel closure or long button placket.

Triangle: Your hips are smaller than your shoulders, and you might be pretty athletic. To draw eyes away from your shoulders, try a bohemian blouse with plenty of embroidery along the front, as well as a v-neck or notched neckline. Think about drawing the eye to the center with plenty of embellishment, from sequins to beading, and you can also hunt out a peasant blouse with a colored band at the hem to make your hips look even with your waist. Do not belt your tunic, instead choosing something with a soft drawstring instead that won't be tightened too much.

Busty: Do you have a particularly large bustline? Sometimes it can be difficult to find peasant blouses that fit your curves while not looking too tight. Instead of selecting a tunic-type blouse, hunt down a lightweight peasant blouse with traditional blouse seaming at the front and back. With darts and a button placket down the front, you will find a more figure-flattering fit. For added bust minimization, try deeper colors like plum and navy, and avoid shirring along the bustline.

Apple: If you having a prominent tummy, or a stomach that is larger than your bustline or shoulders, it is challenging to find a hippie top that glides along problem areas without looking tent-like. Try an empire waist top that flares out from under the bust, or a top that drawstrings tight at the mid-hip area. Sometimes, you'll like to layer your blouses to keep your tummy from poking out--that's perfectly okay! Simply select a slightly sheer blouse in silk, cotton, or a poly blend, and then wear a slimming tank top underneath your shirt.

One of the best things about shopping for hippie-type blouses is selecting dressy details that suit your unique personality. Here's just a sampling of hippie-type touches that you'll find on blouses:

Beading: Peasant blouses often come festooned with wooden or glass beads, and these can be grouped along the neckline or scattered about the shirt. Sometimes, you will find that beading is used to emphasize patterns like paisley or polka dots.

Embroidery: Both machine and hand embroidery is highly successful on hippie-style peasant shirts. If you crave easy care items, choose this type of embellishment over beads.

Sequins: If you want a dressy peasant blouse to go out on the town, look for one that has sequined details to catch the light. When paired with other embellishments like embroidery, sequins lend a rich hippie flair to your top.

Check out these prime locations for peasant blouses.

• Go to Dillard's for embroidered, traditional-style peasant blouses.
• Shop at Forever 21 for budget-friendly blouses with plenty of embroidery and beading, and in styles to complement multiple body types. Treat these pieces carefully to have them last longer.
• Check out Bloomingdale's for rich hippie blouses with a trendy edge.
• Visit eShakti for blouses produced in India with embroidery, applique, beading, and layering.

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