On the quest to build a versatile wardrobe, it’s easy to acquire a closetful of staples that are tasteful but bland, or trendy pieces that quickly lose their charm. Tops and blouses are especially prone to this Goldilocks predicament (this one’s too boring, that one’s too extra), but there is such a thing as “just right.”We spent three months researching and testing blouses and found a healthy handful of styles that strike the balance between practicality and personality. These top types are meant to be utility players, multitasking (yet not dull) pieces that you can put to work day after day, season after season.In museum terms, think of these as your permanent collection — the reliable standbys that keep you in business, and keep you inspired, as other exhibits come and go. Read on to see which blouses can serve as invaluable building blocks for your wardrobe, and check out the specific styles we recommend in each category, all of which have been vetted by a body-diverse panel of testers.