pussy bow

pussy bow

A prominent bow on the collar of a woman's blouse. "Pussy bow" is short for "pussycat bow," alluding to a bow around the neck of a cat or kitten. I know you think you're super trendy, but pussy bows have actually been around for a long time.
See also: bow, pussy
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • pussycat
  • pussycat bow
  • tie (something) up in a bow
  • bow out of the running
  • bow to (one's) demands
  • bow to demands
  • demand
  • born within the sound of Bow bells
  • have a second string to (one's) bow
  • have a second string to your bow
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As seen on the Duchess of Cambridge recently, pussy bow blouses are having a fashion moment and this PS770 gold metallic version by Peter Petrov (left untied) looked great on the 40-year-old, especially teamed with a sleek black suit.
As the Duchess of Cambridge rocks a pussy bow Gucci blouse, NISHA MAL reveals how to get a similar look on the high street The Duchess of Cambridge in her Gucci blouse during a royal visit last week Organza blouse with bow detail PS39.99, wide trousers with belt PS39.99, mid-heel sandals PS29.99, all Zara H&M blouse PS34.99, grey mom jeans PS29.99 Horse Coin Shirt, PS35, Topshop Stone leopard print tie neck blouse PS35, Wallis V by Very boyfriend jeans PS30, V by Very animal blouse PS32 Cream satin blouse pussy bow, reduced from PS39 to PS22.50, hawesand curtis.co.uk
It's time to embrace your feminine side for spring because the pussy bow is back.
A pussy bow blouse can be worn underneath dresses with a clean neckline.
Blouses feature Peter Pan collars or a pussy bow, coats are double-breasted, and shift dresses and skirts have a shortened hem length.
Read: (http://www.ibtimes.com/melania-trump-best-looks-pictures-pussy-bow-blouse-clothes-outfits-style-fashion-new-2478417) First Lady Melania Trump Rocks Pussy Bow Blouse And Other Fashion-Forward Looks
The Perfect Present - The Pussy Bow The pussy bow is a look that people often struggle to find a hair style to go with, get it wrong and you can feel like a secretary or old maid rather than the sexy siren you were going for.
Pussy bow blouse PS20, now PS12, Dorothy Perkins Double breasted coat was PS39.99, now PS29.99, New Look Camel trousers, PS38, Next Orange court shoes were PS65, now PS25.60, Office WHERE TO BUY: cosstores.com dorothyperkins.com hm.com marksandspencer.com missguided.co.uk newlook.com next.co.uk office.co.uk riverisland.com topshop.com zara.com
A pussy bow blouse creates an air of elegance as singer Ke$ha, right, beautifully demonstrates, however this season it is also making a more casual appearance.
Navy double |layered peplum top PS69, mottled T-shirt PS35, Storm leggings PS15 and chain beaded necklace PS29, all Mint Velvet (mintvelvet.co.uk) Pussy bow |tunic PS69, Denver boyfriend jeans PS59, multi-strap cowboy boots, PS159, all Mint Velvet (mintvelvet.co.uk) Coat PS80, |jeans PS40, scarf PS18, hat PS28, T-shirt PS18, necklace PS12, all River Island Knit cardigan PS29, |embroidered blouse PS29, cord skirt PS24, all M&Co (mandco.com), shoes, stylist's own | Wilderness parka PS140, Aurora crew neck knit PS55, Core demin slim leg jeans PS55, Jerry weekender bag PS145, all Linea Weekend at House of Fraser
Pussy bow top, PS24.99; metallic print trouser, PS16.99.
com An Illusion dress will cleverly create an hourglass figure: Oriental dress PS39.50, Dorothy Perkins An oversized bag will balance out proportions: Red bag PS39.50, Marks & Spencer V-Neck's are flattering on large busts and draw eyes downwards for a slimming effect: Pussy bow blouse, PS32, M&Co
A Biba model in the sixties from the label's archives Pleated red dress, pounds 125 Jumpsuit pounds 85 Green pussy bow dress, pounds 135 Star print blouse, pounds 70 Floral frill wrap dress pounds 165 Biba cream crochet dress, pounds 125, gold butterfly ring, pounds 60 and straw, hat pounds 30 Biba cream silk cami, pounds 65 with indigo high waist jeans, pounds 85.
Take a trip back to the Seventies with gold metalwork plates and snakeskin trimmings, or team their retro colour palette and large oval frames with denim flared jeans and a pussy bow blouse for the full-on 70s chick look.
Case in point: Melania Trump sent the media into a firestorm when she donned a pink pussy bow (https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/714636/Gucci/pussy-bow-silk-crepe-de-chine-shirt?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-93xLBvPhAeE-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&siteID=93xLBvPhAeE-E.ELhvNqJMY3PbncJuqrvw&Time+Inc+Brands=Time+Inc+Brands) blouse by Gucci to attend a presidential debate - but the blouse could easily be shopped from online designer hub Net-A-Porter.