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Your support makes all the difference.Sounds like a cryptic crossword clue.
Well, if you want a letter to get you started, it's T for T-shirt, since this is basically spring's poshed-up version of the humble basic.
So what makes a blouse shifty? Or a shift blousey?
It's a combination of the boxy shape (that's the shifty bit) sleeves that finish on or just below the elbow and some sophisticated, luxe fabric (the blousey bit).
And what have either got to do with T-shirts?
Just the idea of an easy-peasy wardrobe building block, albeit a bit smarter – perfect with jeans or slim trousers for everyday chic. Although, the higher-fashion way to wear would be with a skirt or trousers in a matchy print.
No plain colours, then?
Fine if you go for some interesting details – quilting or raw seams, say – but plain black might veer into a (very upmarket) work uniform, so avoid unless you want people asking if you can fit them in for a deep tissue massage. The sketchy floral print on this blouse is suitably vernal (£150, jaeger.co.uk, above) while French Connection's Nomad top avoids the boring side of black with a semi-sheer graphic print (£65, frenchconnection.com).
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