Shirts & Blouses
Women's shirts and blouses for the office and beyond
A crisp shirt or a soft blouse is the fastest way to make a pair of pants look like an outfit. This collection brings together Forcast's button-up shirts, satin blouses, wrap shirts and shirt dresses in sizes 4 to 18. It is built for women who dress for work most days and want tops that hold their shape from the first meeting to the last.
Shirt or blouse?
There is no rulebook, but there are tells. A shirt has a proper collar, a button front and buttoned cuffs, and is cut to follow the body. The Morgan Collared Shirt and Samara Cotton Striped Shirt are the textbook examples. A blouse sits looser through the body and is often finished with a pleated neck, a V-neck or a ruche instead of buttons. The Claudia Pleat Neck Blouse and Lila V-Neck Satin Blouse are in that group. Sleeve length is not the deciding factor; both come short, long and sleeveless.
How to wear them to work
A white cotton shirt tucked into a pencil skirt is the most reliable outfit in corporate dressing. A printed or spotted satin shirt, worn with black work pants, gives the same outfit more personality for no more effort. For interviews and board days, layer a fitted blazer over a tucked blouse; the blazer comes off and the sleeves roll up once the meeting is done. On the weekend, an oversized cotton shirt half-tucked into jeans looks considered rather than casual.
Fabric and fit
Cotton and poplin give the crispest finish and take a press well. Satin and chiffon drape, catch the light and suit evening. Linen breathes in summer. Fits range from the relaxed Chicago Oversized Cotton Shirt to fitted styles with defined cuffs, so read the product notes for how each one sits, and check the size guide if you are between sizes.
Shopping the range
Shirts and blouses pair naturally with work skirts and tailored pants, and shorter frames can filter by petite. Standard delivery is free on Australian orders over $100, and you have 30 days to return or exchange, online or in any of our stores.