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Broderie anglaise tops and blouses are the elegant update to any pair of jeans for spring – 9 we’re loving now
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The timeless broderie anglaise blouse will update jeans for spring, as well as shorts come summer.
Synonymous with Parisian style, broderie anglaise is one of those trends that holds the innate power to stay relevant across all seasons. Dating back as far as the 16th century, the cut-out embroidered fabric – often in a floral pattern – was largely used for nightwear. Now, brands including Isabel Marant and Zimmermann have weaved the intricate material into so many of their collections that they’ve become renowned as the destination for broderie anglaise blouses, tops and shirts.
Spotted on the runways of Dior and Elie Saab as part of their spring/summer 2023 collections, the designers homed in on blouses, dresses and more in the summery fabric, and it’s making us so ready for warm, summery days.
French girl chic is easy to achieve if you stick to broderie anglaise styles and they’re the effortless way to update any pair of jeans in your existing wardrobe for spring. As the temperatures rise, swap for shorts and chunky sandals for a new season uniform that’ll never fail in the outfit department.
These are the best broderie anglaise blouses, tops and shirts to give that certain je ne sais quoi to your spring wardrobe.
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French Connection appelona broderie anglaise back popover shirt
An oversized white shirt is a wardrobe staple – and this design features feminine broderie detailing on the back to bring added interest to the classic.
Shop French Connection appelona broderie anglaise back popover shirt, £59
River Island green broderie layered cami top
Proving that broderie anglaise doesn’t just have to be white, this colour pop green cami is the perfect addition any warm weather wardrobe.
Topshop premium large broderie oversized shirt with scalloped hem
This statement mustard shirt works just as well with black denim as it will worn over swimwear as a beach cover up this summer.
Shop Topshop premium large broderie oversized shirt with scalloped hem, £55
Jigsaw broderie anglaise boxy T-shirt
Sometimes, simple really is best – as proven by this boxy 100% cotton T-shirt, featuring oversized broderie detailing on the sleeves.
M&S pure cotton embroidered puff sleeve blouse
With its crossover-style front and delicate embroidery, this minty blouse is made to be paired with your go-to denim or a slinky maxi.
Boden broderie puff sleeve shirt
It’s not every day that we find a shirt that’s appropriate for both our work and holiday wardrobes – but we can see this short sleeve top looking just as at home in our Monday morning meeting as it does on a Greek island.
Nobody’s Child pink broderie collar blouse
Oversized collar, tie waist, puff sleeves and a statement hue? This blouse is the very definition of a spring-ready jeans-and-a-nice-top top. We’re tempted to snap up the pale blue floral colourway, too.
H&M broderie anglaise T-shirt
After an understated take on the look? This minimalist design subtly updates a classic black T-shirt to deliver wear-with-anything potential.
Whistles broderie bowling shirt
We love this sleek broderie shirt worn with its matching shorts for an easy summer outfit for when warmer weather hits, but loose linen trousers are an easy alternative for breezy evenings.
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