The Pie-Crust Collar Blouse Is Autumn’s Most Elegant Top Trend
With September mere days away, it's time to start seriously thinking about your Autumn wardrobe. But with the weather unpredictable as ever, we're looking out for transitional buys we can start wearing now for some early sartorial points and still have in our rotation come December. Nothing fits the bill quite like a blouse.
With a bit more to it than a standard T-shirt, a blouse can effortlessly be worn solo. Then, when the mercury drops, it's easy to layer, working nicely underneath blazers, jackets and knitwear. And already, there's a specific style emerging as Autumn's most elegant top trend: a pie-crust collar blouse.
What Is a Pie-Crust Collar Blouse?
Distinct for its high neckline that's finished with a ruffled edge, the design is named for its resemblance to the crimped edging of baked pies. While it might taste delicious in flaky pastry form, sartorially speaking, it has a subtle sophistication that adds enough interest without being too OTT. JEFF J MITCHELL//Getty Images
Just this week, the Princess of Wales was spotted wearing the look. Seen on her way to a church service with Prince William and their children in Balmoral, Kate was photographed in a white pie-crust collar blouse with a pretty broderie anglaise frill, the ruffled collar immediately drawing the eye beneath her tweed jacket. More feminine than a classic button-down shirt but with that same laid-back ease, a pie-crust collar blouse works for a multitude of occasions – tucked into jeans for casual weekends or paired with tailored trousers for work.
Where to Buy a Pie-Crust Collar Blouse
Of course, if you want a little more from your pie-crust collar blouse, you can’t go wrong with Next's take on the trend. 
Next Blue Corduroy Stripe Piecrust Ruffle Floral Embroidered Blouse
£38 at Next Credit: Next
As well as the signature ruffled collar, the high street hero's Blue Corduroy Stripe Piecrust Ruffle Floral Embroidered Blouse (£38) features a subtle striped pattern decorated with delicate embroidered flowers. And, in a 100% cotton corduroy fabrication, it's super soft to wear.