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16 of the Best Silk Button-Down Blouses

You can't get much chicer than a silk button-down blouse. Ever since I saw Clémence Poésy in this photo (left), I've been on the lookout (and that was at least a couple years ago so it's been a while). Luckily, there are tons to choose from right now--from classic styles made by Equipment and Elizabeth and James to printed ones by Rachel Comey and Rag & Bone. Take a look.
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You can't get much chicer than a silk button-down blouse. Ever since I saw

Equipment Signature Blouse, $188 ShopBop

Adam Heart-print silk blouse, $245 net-a-porter

Elizabeth and James Silk-charmeuse blouse, $245 net-a-porter

Cacharel top, $595 Opening Ceremony

Rachel Comey Wyatt Top, $368 Creatures of Comfort

Ecote Silk Button-Down Shirt, $58.00

Surface to Air Sparks Blouse in Off White, $290

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Derek Lam Button Front Blouse, $1,090.00 Barneys

Chloe Crepe-Tie Satin Blouse, $1,170.00 Neiman Marcus

Vince Enzyme Washed Silk Blouse, $225

The Row Berkwood Top, $1,275.00

Rag & Bone Marais Shirt, $355.00

Jil Sander Button-Front Jill Shirt, $745.00

See by Chloe Peter Pan Collar Blouse, $395.00

Equipment Sisley Signature in Black, $188

French Connection Shiloh Shirt, $41.99 French Connection

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