Best High Street Brands for Pretty Blouses and Spring Dresses

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• Known for: romantic silhouettes, puff sleeves, embroidery

• Styles to try: wrap blouses, smock midi dresses, tie-neck tops

• Fit tip: Runs slightly small in bust/shoulders

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H&M

• Known for: trend-led cuts at accessible price points

• Styles to try: cotton ruffle blouses, pastel shirt dresses

• Fit tip: Fit varies by line – Conscious range runs smaller

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Mango

• Known for: refined details, bold prints, boho cuts

• Styles to try: floral midi dresses, flared sleeve blouses

• Fit tip: Tends to run narrow on hips

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Marks & Spencer

• Known for: classic tailoring, excellent bust coverage

• Styles to try: broderie anglaise tops, shirtdresses

• Fit tip: Generally true to size, petite and long available

  🔗 View M&S sizing recommendations

Best Boutique and Indie Labels

Nobody’s Child

• Known for: eco-friendly fabrics, ditsy florals, flattering wrap fits

• Styles to try: shirred bodices, tie-waist blouses

• Fit tip: Great for hourglass or pear shapes

  🔗 Read the full Nobody's Child sizing guide

Olive Clothing

• Known for: vintage-inspired minimalism, breathable cottons

• Styles to try: kimono-style tops, boxy linen blouses

• Fit tip: Oversized by design; size down if in between

  🔗 See Olive’s fit breakdown

Sezane (via UK stockists)

• Known for: Parisian style, romantic fabrics, intricate trims

• Styles to try: button-front cotton dresses, embroidered shirts

• Fit tip: French sizing can run smaller – check the bust

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Designer Brands Worth Investing In

Reiss

• Known for: tailored blouses, clean lines, silk blends

• Styles to try: pleated detail blouses, midi dresses with belt ties

• Fit tip: Sleek cut; best for athletic or straight figures

  🔗 Reiss size guide here

ME+EM

• Known for: elevated basics, stretch silk, detail tailoring

• Styles to try: tux-style blouses, panelled day dresses

• Fit tip: Runs true but tailored – bust and waist proportion matter

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Rixo

• Known for: vintage prints, bias cuts, inclusive sizing

• Styles to try: ruched blouses, flutter sleeve tea dresses

• Fit tip: Bias cut styles mould to the body—accurate measurements vital

  🔗 How Rixo fits your shape

Common Style Types That Flatter

• Pear-shaped: Try square neck blouses, A-line shirt dresses, structured shoulders

• Petite: Cropped blouse lengths, short smock dresses, high-waisted waists

  🔗 Best petite fits across brands

• Tall: Longline shirts, midi or ankle-grazing dresses

  🔗 Top styles for tall women

• Busty: V-neck blouses, wrap dresses, no-gape buttons

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• Athletic build: Puff sleeves, peplum hems, frill trims

  🔗 See flattering styles for straight figures

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