Designer Tops for Women

Shirts, blouses and T-shirts

A crisp shirt, a silk blouse and a good T-shirt cover most days. Shop shirts, blouses and T-shirts, and read how to choose a silk blouse.

Corset, sequin and evening tops

A corset top and a sequin top turn jeans and tailored trousers into an evening outfit. Shop corset and bustier tops and sequin tops, and read the going out tops edit.

Camisoles, bodysuits and lace tops

Camisoles and bodysuits layer under blazers and knits, and lace tops work from day to night. Shop camisoles, bodysuits and lace tops.

Tops: FAQs

What tops go with wide-leg trousers?

A fitted knit, a tucked shirt and a bodysuit keep the waist defined against a wide leg.

What is the difference between a blouse and a shirt?

A shirt has a collar and buttons down the front; a blouse is softer and looser, often in silk, with ties, ruffles and draped necklines.

What should you wear under a sheer top?

A slip, a camisole and a bralette in a matching tone; a bodysuit gives the smoothest line.

What is a corset top?

A fitted top with boning that shapes the waist, worn on its own with jeans, trousers and skirts.

How do you style a silk top?

Tuck it into tailored trousers for work, and wear it loose over jeans at the weekend.

What tops are best for evening?

Corset tops, sequin tops, silk camisoles and lace tops all work with tailored trousers and skirts.

How do you care for silk tops?

Hand wash in cool water with a silk detergent, and dry them flat away from sunlight; dry clean printed silk.

Which designer brands are known for tops?

Zimmermann and Alémais for printed blouses, The Frankie Shop and Toteme for shirts, and Dolce and Gabbana for corset tops.