Blouses are the new shirt for spring, and they’ve been popping up everywhere. Cupcakes and Cashmere recently did a post on blouses with tie necks that has some pretty cute options. That being said, these shirts can be a little difficult to style, particularly if you don’t want to look too prim.

• With a straight skirt, long belted cardi and platform pumps
• Untucked with black skinny jeans and ankle boots
• With a shrunken navy blazer, skinny jeans and brown riding boots
• Tucked into trousers with platform shoes
• Worn loose with boyfriend jeans and flats
• With a cropped tweed jacket and tucked into a full skirt paired with textured tights and ankle boots