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I completely rejected blouses for years. I didn’t have anything like that in my closet! Too tidy, too uncomfortable, too slick. But that’s exactly what I never wanted. I want to dress nicely, of course. I like elegant looks, good fabrics, feminine cuts and clothes that radiate something. But I don’t want to feel like I’m being disguised.
But now something has changed. I have been self-employed for six years and have now become a mother. I had to think a lot about my clothes and constantly buy new things. During pregnancy and afterwards too. My style has also changed and a lot of what I used to love no longer feels right to me. Instead of crop tops, blouses suddenly found their way into my wardrobe.
One of my biggest fashion wishes is still: it has to be comfortable. No matter how great a piece of clothing looks, if I don’t feel comfortable in it, it’s not for me. I’ve been happy to buy from them for years Sumissura a. I’ve already had coats and dresses tailored for me. Now they also offer custom-made blouses! Perfect for smart or casual office outfits.
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My office outfit has to match my real everyday life
I think that is the most important point of all for me. I need clothes for my actual everyday life. And it’s a mix of home office, calls, content, photography, emails, shoots and moments in which I just want to look good, even if I’m just sitting at my desk or editing pictures later.
Especially when you work independently, the boundaries often become blurred. You sit at your laptop in the morning, have a video call later, then another appointment and maybe even take a few photos in between. That’s why I think outfits are best that don’t just work for a single situation, but can be worn all day long. That’s exactly why it’s important to me that my look doesn’t appear too strict.
Why I had the blouse made by Sumissura
The blouse is of course the centerpiece of this outfit. And that’s exactly where the whole story lies behind it. I haven’t just been a Sumissura customer since yesterday, but have been a customer for over ten years. I ordered my first blazer in 2015! During this time I have had several items made there, for example coats, dresses or even a trench coat. It’s such a familiar feeling for me now because I just know how big a difference it can make when something is really made for your body.
I know my body, I also know my problems with clothing and I now know pretty well what bothers me. If something sits strangely on the shoulders, if fabrics are uncomfortable or if I constantly have to pull and adjust something, then I just end up not wearing an item.
And that’s exactly how it was with blouses for a long time. I thought they were beautiful, but I often didn’t really feel comfortable in them. That’s why I was really curious when I saw that Sumissura now also offers blouses. You can find it on the official website Have blouses made to your own measurements and among other things Fabric, collar shape, sleeves, cuffs and button details adjust. Sumissura also offers a large selection of fabrics and also shows other business wear such as blazers, suits, dresses and skirts in the women’s section.
What I like so much about my blouse
What I immediately liked about my blouse was that feeling of being pulled on but not restricting. I also really like that the material looks so calm and high-quality. The light color makes the look soft, almost a bit elegant in a calm way. That’s exactly the direction I like best in outfits like this. Not loud, not overloaded, but stylish, feminine and grown-up without appearing harsh.
What I pay particular attention to when making a custom-made item
If this is your first time having a garment made to measure, I wouldn’t just go by looks alone. Sure, fabric, color and style are super important. But at least as important is the question of how you really want to wear the item later. Should the blouse be more for calls and appointments, more for everyday life or both? Would you rather combine them loosely with jeans or wear them more stylishly with trousers or a blazer? This is exactly what I would think about beforehand because details such as collar, cuffs or the choice of fabric also depend on it.
I would also always look at the areas that often bother me in normal clothing. For me, for example, these are shoulders, freedom of movement and generally the feeling of whether I constantly have to pull or adjust something. Especially with a blouse, it’s no use if it looks nice on the screen but doesn’t work in everyday life. When it comes to blouses, Sumissura also emphasizes that you can adjust the fabric, collar shape, sleeves, cuffs and button details. That’s exactly why it’s worth not just clicking through quickly, but really briefly thinking about what you need in everyday life.
This is how you measure yourself correctly
When measuring myself, I would take a few more minutes and not do it in a hurry. Sumissura recommends wearing tight-fitting clothing or underwear and using a soft tape measure. If someone can help you with this, even better.
What I also think is important: stand normally and don’t tuck in your stomach. Otherwise, you won’t end up measuring the body that the item of clothing is actually supposed to accompany in everyday life. Especially with a blouse, I would rather take a thorough measurement than realize later that everything looks pretty, but it doesn’t feel right. For me, that’s exactly where the real advantage of made-to-measure lies: not just getting something beautiful, but something that really feels like your everyday life.
Style your office outfit casually: This is how I combine my blouse
Well-fitting jeans are exactly what makes the office look suitable for everyday use! The blouse is elegant, but the dark jeans immediately bring the whole thing down to a level that doesn’t look stiff. I’ve loved this combination for a long time because it plays with opposites so well. Fine at the top, relaxed at the bottom.
Dark jeans work particularly well for this because they always look a little more dressed up than very light or heavily washed models. At the same time, they remain denim. And for me, denim almost automatically has something loose about it. That’s probably why I feel so comfortable in it. Jeans immediately take away the severity of a dressier item.
Combinations that I would immediately wear with a blouse like this
I really like wearing my blouse with jeans right now, but of course it also works with completely different combinations. That’s the beauty of a piece like this when it’s chosen well.
With wide trousers for more important appointments
If I had an appointment where I wanted to appear more formal, I would combine the blouse with wide trousers. Preferably in dark blue, gray or cream. This looks more dressed up, but still remains modern if the cut is not too strict.
Styled loosely with a blazer
A blazer also works well with this, but I would make sure that the rest doesn’t become too classic. So rather loose jeans, simple shoes and no too harsh accessories. Otherwise it will be too much office for me personally and not enough me.
With midi skirt and boots or slingbacks
Especially for events or days when I want to be a little more feminine, I could also imagine wearing the blouse with a midi skirt. It would be important to me that the shoes don’t make the outfit too pretentious. So rather modern and simple.
Under knit for cooler days
I also like the idea of wearing a blouse like this under a fine sweater or cardigan. If the collar and sleeves are slightly visible, it looks stylish, but still relaxed. This is a very wearable combination, especially in everyday life.
My best tips for anyone who wants to style their office outfit more casually
I want to feel well dressed, but not like I’ve dressed up for some role. That’s exactly why when I think of looks like this, I always think about everyday life first and then about classic rules. Here are my top tips:
1. Combine elegant with relaxed
The easiest trick for me is always the mixture. A fancier piece needs something to loosen up the look. In my case it’s definitely the dark jeans. It immediately takes the formality out of the blouse and makes the outfit wearable for calls, home office, appointments and everything in between.
That’s exactly why I like this combination so much. The blouse brings calm and elegance, the jeans ensure that it remains modern and suitable for everyday use.
2. Choose calm colors
For looks like this, I prefer to use cream, dark blue, gray, black or beige. These tones are easy to combine and quickly appear high-quality without having to do much.
Calm colors help enormously, especially with an outfit that needs to appear relaxed but still dressed. They make the look more harmonious and make the individual parts look better. My light blouse fits so well in my wardrobe because it can be combined with a lot of things and never looks too loud.
3. Be realistic
In the past, I would probably have thought more about what an office look should theoretically look like. Today I’m more likely to ask myself: Would I really want to wear this for a whole day?
That makes a huge difference. If I constantly have to adjust something or no longer feel comfortable in it after two hours, then the thing is out for me. No matter how beautiful an outfit looks, if it annoys me in everyday life, it will end up in the closet.
4. Pay attention to shoes and accessories
Shoes immediately change the direction of a look like this. With loafers or slingbacks, the blouse looks a little more dressed up. The look becomes more relaxed with clean sneakers. That’s exactly what I find so practical, because with small changes you can easily control how formal or relaxed the outfit looks in the end.
I would also keep accessories quiet. A simple bag, subtle jewelry, clear lines. If the outfit has a bit of elegance through the blouse, the rest doesn’t have to prove much to me.
Conclusion: This is how I style my office outfit today
Today, when I think about how to casually style an office outfit, the answer is actually quite simple: I don’t wear anything that feels like a disguise.
That’s exactly why the tailor-made blouse from Sumissura fits me so well. It looks chic but doesn’t feel strenuous. Together with the dark jeans you create a look that looks neat, but not stiff. And this is exactly the mixture I like best now. How about you? Do you like wearing blouses in everyday life or was that not your thing for a long time?