The last 20 years has seen blouses got more elaborate with lace and embroidery detailing, tucks and pleating, becoming immensely popular in the office as well as for the evenings.
Blouses are often made of
cotton or
silk cloth and may or may not include a
collar and sleeves. They are generally more tailored than simple knit tops, and containing 'feminine' details such as ruffles or
embroidered decorations.
An alternative to blouses are
tunics which unlike blouses are not button fastened or zip fastened but are more top-like.