blouson
noun
blou·son
ˈblau̇-ˌsän 
ˈblü-ˌzän
ˈblü-ˌzän
: a garment (such as a dress) having a close waistband with blousing of material over it
Examples of blouson in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The denim design falls right above the knees and features blouson bracelet sleeves that can easily be adjusted to hit above the wrist or at the elbow.
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Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
Reflecting the hip-hop heavyweight’s own wardrobe, the line comprises collegiate knitwear, preppy blousons, dandy-esque shirts, and classic chinos.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
My personal favorite piece is the pure cashmere blouson.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2023
For the sporty event, Kate looked lovely in a cornflower blue Beulah London maxi dress with blouson sleeves and all-over patterns while sipping from a flute of champagne.
—Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 6 July 2023
The feminine piece featured a delicate white floral print, a high neckline, and billowing blouson sleeves.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2023
In the short time that the collection has been available, Lotan says that the leather jacket (a minimalist blouson with patch pockets) and button-up shirts (classic in washed cotton poplin) have emerged as best-sellers alongside the Luna and Carpenter pants.
—Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022
Not long after, the stylist Harry Lambert commissioned Reed to make garments that Harry Styles could wear on tour, including an outfit that went viral on social media: a taffeta blouson shirt with puffed and ruffled sleeves and a dishevelled frilly collar.
—Piczo, The New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2021
Cable knit skirts with high slits worn with shirts and faded oversized knits made for a realistic take on ‘the generational suit,’ as did a stone-washed leather blouson with a matching box-pleat skirt.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2023
Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
Reflecting the hip-hop heavyweight’s own wardrobe, the line comprises collegiate knitwear, preppy blousons, dandy-esque shirts, and classic chinos.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
My personal favorite piece is the pure cashmere blouson.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2023
For the sporty event, Kate looked lovely in a cornflower blue Beulah London maxi dress with blouson sleeves and all-over patterns while sipping from a flute of champagne.
—Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 6 July 2023
The feminine piece featured a delicate white floral print, a high neckline, and billowing blouson sleeves.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2023
In the short time that the collection has been available, Lotan says that the leather jacket (a minimalist blouson with patch pockets) and button-up shirts (classic in washed cotton poplin) have emerged as best-sellers alongside the Luna and Carpenter pants.
—Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022
Not long after, the stylist Harry Lambert commissioned Reed to make garments that Harry Styles could wear on tour, including an outfit that went viral on social media: a taffeta blouson shirt with puffed and ruffled sleeves and a dishevelled frilly collar.
—Piczo, The New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2021
Cable knit skirts with high slits worn with shirts and faded oversized knits made for a realistic take on ‘the generational suit,’ as did a stone-washed leather blouson with a matching box-pleat skirt.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
French, from blouse
First Known Use
1952, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near blouson
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“Blouson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blouson. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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