The pussy bow blouse is trending in more ways than one, thanks to the hot pink Gucci blouse and pants outfit that Mrs Melania Trump – wife of Republican president-elect Donald Trump – wore to the second United States presidential debate early last month.
To avoid looking too similar to Mrs Trump, however, Ms Ysabel Tao, a personal shopper consultant at Robinsons The Heeren, suggests choosing a blouse in a sheer fabric, or one trimmed with lace.
Also, try tying the bows to the side or leave the ends draping, and contrast the romantic-looking top with edgier separates such as military jackets, velvet skirts and widelegged trousers.
Since the focus of the outfit should be the pussy bow, make-up should be minimal.
Ms Tao says: “The hair should be pulled back into a slick ponytail, or tucked behind the ears. One could try adding a pop of colour on the lips.”
She shares a few outfit ideas: