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Fashion Tops: Guide to Building a
Solid Wardrobe of Stylish Tops

"Learn How to Wear Different Types of Fashion Tops Stylishly;
Get Fashion Tricks on Building a Workable Closet With Fashionable Tops, Tees Women's Tunics and Blouses"

Purple fashion top
Image credit: Macy's

Let's talk about women's fashion tops. Don't you just love how tops, tees, blouses, shirts and tunics can really transform your outfits? You can find them in all kinds of exciting styles and designs, ranging from casual tops to formal dressy tops. Sexy fashion tops, luxurious silk blouses, gorgeous bustier tops, casual and fun graphic t-shirts, etc. Pheeew, and hundreds more! With me, I can never get enough of fashion tops! One of my favorites is the empire waist top (known as babydoll as well) which disguises your tummy and trims your waist at the same time.

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Do you have a question on how to buy or wear a top? Or maybe you need a tip on where to buy a specific top style or type?

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Secure the Essentials

Whether you have a lot of money or you're on an average-Jane-budget, I recommend you to focus on basic yet timeless fashion tops that can be easily accessorized into different looks and be flexible to be worn to most occasions, for both as casual everyday wear and fun party nights.

There are 3 types of fashion tops that you should make sure that you have enough to keep you covered all-year-around:

1. Casual tops -- for everyday wear, layering and leisure time. Can be worn to most occasions as long as you accessorize and match it right.

2. Dressy tops -- for formal occasions like office work, dinner parties. Or when you need to look sophisticated at a birthday bash for a slightly conservative grandma, aunt, mother-in-law, etc.

3. Party tops -- for casual parties and going out

If you scroll further down this page you'll find more detailed advice and styling tricks for each type of top!

Now let's take a look at what I've covered here just for you:

Topics, Fashion Advice and Ideas on Womens Fashion Tops


Fashion advice on tops pin

Tips on Buying Fashion Tops A Must-Read!

I know from experience that it's easy to go wild when buying tops. My best advice to you is to build a solid tops-wardrobe before you add other trendy tops into the mix. Simply put, you'll get the most out of your bucks with womens tops that are more than one-timers and that can be transformed into different outfit combinations with belts, jewelry, scarves and bags!

Tips on Buying Fashion Tops:
  • I also recommend you to choose tops that flatter your body shape.
  • Since tops are worn near your face, wearing the right colors for your skin complexion will flatter your look.
  • If you want to wear a top in a color that doesn't suit your skin tone but you just love the design of it, then top it off with a necklace and/or earrings in colors from your personal color palette
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Casual Tops One of Your Closet's Building Blocks!

I usually divide casual top in two groups:

1. Plain, basic solid-colored

Which consists of basic-cut camisoles, tank tops, jersey tops, t-shirts that you can wear alone or layer with other clothes.

They are your essentials when it comes to putting together everyday outfits -- like for example, disguising your cleavage in a deep neck top or layering with a cardigan, vest or other tops.

And they can even be worn alone. The blank canvas gives you enough space to really transform your outfit with your favorite accessories!

Tips on Buying Casual Tops:

  • Earthy colors like black, white, brown and gray work with most outfits.
  • Ward off laundry day and buy more of the same color!


2. Printed/embellished

This group consists of camisoles, tank tops, jersey tops, shirts and t-shirts that are laid-back enough to wear alone as casual everyday wear.

They usually have prints and details like stripes, polka dots, graphic images, different textures, etc.

They're great for wearing alone with jeans or skirt. A cool print tee can give your outfit more edge and you can easily tone it down with a plain cardigan on top of it.


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Dressy Tops A Wardrobe Essential!

If you're not comfortable in a dress or you just want to avoid looking all dolled up, you can wear a dressy top with pants or jeans without the whole charade! And if you want to tone the top just a little, top it off with a versatile cardigan sweater.

A typical dressy top has cute and feminine details like lace, ruffles, flutter-sleeves etc. in blouse or shirt style. For a pretty look opt for fashion tops in luxurious fabrics like silk, satin or chiffon.

Fashion Tip Note What's the Difference Between a Blouse and a Shirt?

A blouse is considered more feminine and varied in design. A shirt is more of a masculine men's style type of garment like a button down shirt with cuffs.


They're perfect for office work, dates, church, family dinner, semi-formal occasions and even last minute Christmas and New Year's Eve gatherings.
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Party Tops A Wardrobe Essential!

Party tops are fun and can really snaz up your look. They're great for going out, parties and dressing up to feel sexy.

You can find party tops in all kinds of designs and styles, and depending on your style you can choose cuts that show off your best parts!

Got a toned back? Then enhance that with an open-back top! Do you think your breasts are your best features? Then highlight them with a deep V-neck top with glittery sequins along the neckline (hey but don't go overboard here, we don't want any boobs popping out. Think chiqué yet sexy).






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