Thanks to their versatility and ease, various types of tops are great for several occasions, right from formal office wear to party scenes. Just pair them with a chic pair of denims or slacks to complete the look. Based on the fabric and silhouette, your choice of tops can make or break your look. Here are 15 types of tops you should have in your wardrobe to create stylish ensembles.
15 Types Of Tops That Are Staples For Your Wardrobe
Corset Top
Made hugely popular in the Victorian era, corset tops have come a long way from being stifling symbols of status to form-fitting easy to wear structured tops. The dressy top can be paired with loose pants or a skirt, and are perfect for a night out of dancing, fun, or even an elegant sit-down dinner.
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Tank Top
Tank tops are comfy, versatile and come in a bunch of different variants. Our most favourite is the racer back kind that feels airy on the back—perfect for the summers. They're great if you're into the athleisure look and pair well with loose pants or denims for a day out.
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Crop Top
From the belly dancers who made them popular to pop icon Madonna donning them in her video Lucky Star, crop tops have remained one of the most popular types of tops for women. They end at the mid-riff and can be paired with a light jacket and a bucket hat. Wear them with a high waisted pant if you'd like to cover your midriff while wearing them.
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Cape Top
The loose silhouette and flared arms give cape tops a cape-like structure and hence the name. They're great if you'd like to keep the attention on your bottoms with a roomier fit on top. Pair them with a pencil skirt or skinny jeans to complete the look.
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Off Shoulder Top
Off shoulder tops are an excellent choice if you'd like to keep the attention of your fit onto your collar bones or a statement necklace. You can easily rock an off shoulder no matter what your body type is. Pair them with a strapless bra or a tape, and if you're uncomfortable, you can always pick a comfy one with an elastic that you can pull up over your shoulders instantly.
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Halter Top
The dramatic and stylish neckline on halter neck tops make them a great choice for summers and other warm days when you can't be bothered with wearing tops with sleeves. Pair them with a strapless bra or something with interchangeable straps.
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Peplum Top
Peplum tops are awesome if you like the frills and ruffles that come with a dress, but aren't in the mood to don one. With a similar structure, Peplum tops look great on various body types, with just the right fitted to roomy ratio. Pair with a slicked back ponytail, and you have yourself a chic, put together look.
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Maxi Top
Looking for a comfy fit for a long flight or a drive? Pick a maxi top that can easily be layered and pair super well with denims or leggings. Pick a stretchy fabric for a long haul flight. The printed ones are great for casual dinners, pair them with palazzos and chunky earrings to complete the look.
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Wrap Around Top
A play on the classic wrap around dress created in the 1930s by Charles James, wrap around silhouettes were made so they can be easily thrown on, as easy as wearing them in the back of a cab. Their flexible structure makes them size inclusive, and you can layer them with a cami top to keep warm during slightly chilly weather. Wear them loose or fitted, they look good either way.
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Kaftan Tops
Worn by the royalty of the erstwhile Ottoman Empire, Kaftans are some of the most forgiving silhouettes out there. Wear them when you feel bloated, or when you simply want a roomy fit for the day. Fitted at the waist, and looser on the arms, they're perfect to pair with a set of leggings or denims. Pick something with a dressy collar, and you could even wear them to fancy soirées.
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Tube Tops
Tube tops (also called strapless bandeaus) got their name since they look like a swimming tube. Popularly worn with swimming ensembles back in the forties and fifties, tube tops do not come with shoulder straps, only covering your chest and back. Like Cami tops, you can layer them up or wear them as is. Their stretchy fabric makes them super comfortable; you can wear a strapless bra or pasties underneath based on the support you need.
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Cami Tops
Cami tops were a common sight in ancient Rome when women had to layer up to protect themselves from the cold. The relaxed fit of this top coupled with easy spaghetti straps or sleeveless fits makes them the perfect choice with almost any ensemble. Just like the Romans did, you could also add a jacket or a light shirt on top to layer up; the soft fabric is fab for flights.
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Blouse Tops
One of the most feminine tops out there, blouse tops are a classic thanks to their wide boat necks and sleeves. Made popular in the 1890s as informal wear, blouses are versatile and go with a number of buttons, including skirts, slacks and even Indo-western fits perfect for Sangeet functions. Pick a dressy fabric like silk or satin for evening dates.
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Ruffle Tops
Did you know that ruffles were first spotted on Spanish soldiers from the 16th century? Ruffle tops look feminine and stylish at the same time. Based on the fabric and the size of the ruffles, you can wear them with a well-tailored pair of pants and heels to work. You could also easily switch up your work tote with a clutch to make it a party fit. Either way, it looks smart and works for various settings.
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Tunic Tops
Tunic tops, like tunic dresses are great if you like a loose fit. They're fitted at the chest and have a flare so it feels super roomy. Pick a top in cotton, pair it with your favourite skinny jeans and you have yourself the perfect summer casual day fit. Based on the length of the top and the slit, you could easily wear your tunic top as a dress too.
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