Embellished Tops: 10 Designer Styles to Buy Now

An embellished top is the fastest way to dress up a plain skirt, and the new Embroidered Top in Black and Silver from Zuhair Murad is our pick of the season. Below are ten embellished and embroidered tops in stock now, from crystal to sequins to beaded tulle, with more in sequin and embellished tops and designer tops.

Key facts

• Search demand: about 2,400 US searches a month for embellished top and 2,900 for embroidered top
• Embellished tops in stock at Coveti: more than 370
• Price range in this edit: $580 to $7,530
• Main techniques: crystal and bead embroidery, sequins, paillettes and crystal trims

Ten embellished tops to buy now

1. Zuhair Murad Embroidered Top in Black and Silver, $7,530

A cropped black top with sharp shoulders, embroidered with silver crystals and hanging bead chains. Made in Beirut. Wear it with the matching skirt for black tie.

2. Zuhair Murad Embroidered Halter Top in Black and Silver, $4,910

Sheer black tulle covered in pearls and crystals, with chains of beads at the hem. It needs only a black trouser.

3. Zuhair Murad Embroidered Corset, $4,340

A Zuhair Murad corset with embroidery across the bodice. Pre-Fall 2026.

4. David Koma Sequin Draped Back Long Sleeve Top In Gold, $3,560

Gold sequins with a draped open back and long sleeves. A party top that covers the arm.

5. LaQuan Smith Button Down Blouse in Oxblood Sequin, $1,280

An oxblood sequin shirt you button like a blouse. Tuck it into black wool.

6. The Attico Sequin Lace Backless Top in Black, $1,200

Black sequin lace with an open back, for a dinner where the back is the point.

7. SemSem Cutout Sequined Tulle Bustier Top in Silver, $1,570

Silver sequins on tulle with cut-outs, a bustier for a party.

8. Carla Zampatti Black Fringe Sequin Lace Bodice, $1,070

A sequin lace bodice with a halter neck and tassels, made to pair with the matching skirt.

9. Simon Miller Shirley Sequin Top in Berry Mosaic, $660

A sequin tank in a berry mosaic, the easiest top here to wear by day.

10. Loulou The Brand Peony Crystal Slash Top, $970

A crystal-slashed top that brings shine without sequins.

How to wear an embellished top

Keep the bottom half plain. A black skirt, a wool trouser and a silk maxi all work. Try the Lace-Up Cady Ankle Skirt in Black with the Zuhair Murad top for a narrow line, the Wide-Leg Wool Trousers in Eggnog for a softer one.

Skip the necklace. When the embroidery sits at the neck, it is the necklace. Wear a stud earring.

Match for black tie. An embellished top on its matching skirt reads as a gown. The Embroidered Skirt in Black and Silver is made to go with the Zuhair Murad top. Read black tie dresses for the dress code.

Embellished vs embroidered: the difference

Embellished is the wide word: anything applied on top of the cloth, from sequins to crystals to feathers. Embroidered means the decoration is stitched into the cloth with thread, beads and crystals. Crystal embroidery, as Zuhair Murad does it, is both. Sequin tops are quicker to make and lighter to wear; crystal embroidery is heavier and holds more light.

Frequently asked questions

What is an embellished top?

A top decorated with something applied to the cloth, such as sequins, crystals, beads, pearls and feathers.

What do you wear with an embellished top?

A plain skirt, a tailored trouser and a silk maxi skirt. Keep jewellery to a stud.

Can you wear an embellished top in the day?

Yes. Choose a sequin tank and pair it with denim and wool. Save crystal embroidery for the evening.

How do you store an embellished top?

Flat in tissue, not on a hanger, so the weight does not stretch the cloth.

Which designer makes the best embellished tops?

For crystal embroidery, the Beirut couture houses, led by Zuhair Murad. For sequins, look at David Koma and The Attico.

More edits from the Coveti editors

embellished tops, embellished skirts, embellished blazers, silk maxi skirts, lace-up dresses, wide-leg wool trousers, floral chiffon maxi dresses, and the Zuhair Murad Fall 2026 edit. Shop the new season at Zuhair Murad at Coveti.

Sources and method

Every piece listed was in stock at Coveti on 27 October 2026, at the Coveti price in US dollars that day. Search demand figures are monthly averages from Google Ads keyword data (United States) and Ahrefs (global), pulled on 27 October 2026. Zuhair Murad facts come from zuhairmurad.com. Written by Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti.