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Live your own Summer of Love in romantic blouses. Influenced by the free love era of the '60s, these light and flowy tops are the perfect way to jump start a sunny day. These bohemian-inspired staples are extremely versatile and available in all shapes and sizes — see Roberto Cavalli's long tunic at left.
Last week I showed you
a debatable bow tie blouse, and I'm still on the fence about this style in general. Maybe you can all convince me to love bow tie blouses. They are definitely in
masculine-feminine turf, and I love a perfect bow now and again, but something about them makes me feel...claustrophobic.

If you're a
Wild Thing, do your inner animal a favor and consume this
Banana Republic Silk Leopard print top, $68. What makes this blouse a stand out is that it's so feminine and tame compared to some of the more randy animal-print styles out there. The gathered scoop neckline, the
capped sleeves and the muted colors give this effect.