There's a kind of blouse you see once and then think about for days. It's crisp and white with a collar that sits just right and sleeves that make you stand a little taller. It's the kind you'd save for something special if it weren't so easy to wear every day.
That's exactly how we both feel about the Katrina and the secret to why it works so well is hiding underneath.
Why a bodysuit changes everything
We've both had a beautiful blouse drive us a little crazy. You tuck it in and it looks perfect for about ten minutes and then you sit down and it's bunching at the waist and pulling out at the back.
So we built the Katrina on a bodysuit base. It stays smooth and tucked all day which means you can put it on in the morning and never think about it again. That's the dream really.
The little details
It has a pointed collar and gold buttons that catch the light and puff sleeves that give your shoulders a lovely shape. It feels dressed up the second you put it on but it's just as happy with your favorite jeans.
Four ways we wear it this holiday season
The office: tailored trousers and loafers for those last few meetings of the year.
The holiday party: keep the trousers and switch to heels then add gold earrings to pick up the buttons.
Daytime plans: straight-leg jeans with sneakers or flats for coffee with a friend and a little gift shopping after.
Date night: dark denim or a sleek skirt with heels and a red lip and then just add candlelight.
Come watch us style the Katrina on Instagram and you'll find lots more of Mona's styling over at @artofstylemona.
Our favorite part is that you never have to change. Wear it to work and then swap your flats for heels and you're ready for dinner looking just as crisp as when you left the house.
The Katrina Buttoned Bodysuit comes in white in sizes S to XL.
A few quick questions
What is a bodysuit blouse?
It's a blouse with a bodysuit built in at the base. It looks just like a regular blouse but it stays tucked into your jeans or trousers all day.
What do you wear with a white bodysuit blouse?
Tailored trousers for work and jeans for the weekend. Add heels and gold jewelry when you're heading out at night.
Is a white blouse right for holiday parties?
Yes! A crisp white blouse with gold details feels festive without trying too hard and you'll keep wearing it all year.