Tops are an important part of western ensembles and outfits. No attire, whether comprising a jeans, skirt, or palazzos, can be complete without tops. Now, all kinds of tops do not match with all kinds of bottoms. Thus, you need to choose the right tops for a layered skirt, a pencil skirt or a knee-length skirt, all of which differs.
So, here we have simplified life for you. We have decoded the most popular tops right here.
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The Right Tops For The Right Bottom Wear
Crop Tops
Younger girls and those going to college prefer crop tops over others. And they are trending. The hemlines stop before the waist, and one can wear these with jeans and long skirts. Some of the most common fabrics that go into making crop tops are knit, cotton, jersey, polyester, and spandex.
Peplum Tops
These have literally taken over, not just in the form of tops, but as dresses as well. These tops come with a flared part below the waistline. They give you a feminine look, accentuating your curves and also hiding your belly. These tops look great with slim fit pants and pencil skirts. These do well, when made with crepe, silk, or satin.
Off-Shoulder Tops
If you live in a tropical country like India, where summers are longer, then you should make these your best friend. If you are going for a brunch or a beach outing, choose off-shoulder tops. The best part is, you can also convert such tops into one-shoulder tops. That’s more variety in your wardrobe, to go with jeans and skirts.
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Kaftan Tops
For a party in the pool, this is just apt. These are pretty more relaxed and can be worn on holidays. You will find kaftans, made with cotton, rayon, crepe and silks as well. Some even come with mirror work and bead work. You can always play with the length, with such tops coming till the waist or lower, till the knees.
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Halter Neck Tops
While selecting the right tops for parties and evening occasions, you can’t go wrong with these. These lend you a classy and feminine look, while keeping you cool. However, it is always the bolder women, who choose this one. Nowadays, women are flaunting such tops with sarees as well, in place of blouses. These tops lend a stylish and inhibition-free look.
Take Away…
These are just a few of the tops that are ruling the fashion scene today. You can find plenty more in the malls and markets. Choosing the right tops on the basis of bottom wear, occasion and personality is important, so that it looks comfortable on the wearer. What is your style? Tell us!
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