Usage Note
Bluse is a women's shirt-style top, usually with a collar and buttons. It is smarter than a T-Shirt but less formal than a Hemd (shirt). Seidenbluse (silk blouse) and Chiffonbluse are popular compounds. A Bluse tucked into a skirt or trousers completes office wear.
Examples
"Sie bügelte die weiße Bluse für das Vorstellungsgespräch."
Natural Translation
She ironed the white blouse for the job interview.
Literal Translation
She ironed the white blouse for the application-interview.
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