Think flowy babydoll silhouettes, ruffled sleeves, and relaxed fits that drape just right.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Martha Stewart, and more stars are wearing tie-neck blouses There are some days you want to look elegant, but aren’t really in the mood to slip on a dress. What’s a comfier solution?

From swapping out buttons to picking the right colours – stylists explain how to make affordable pieces look expensive.