Which jewelry goes with a lace top?

Little jewelry. A thin necklace or small earrings are enough. The lace is already the detail.

How do I make a plain top more dressy?

With a darker color, some jewelry and different shoes. A skirt instead of jeans also makes the look more evening.

Do off-the-shoulder tops work as elegant tops for festive occasions?

Yes, in a calm color and with plain pants or a skirt. A cardigan or blazer over it keeps you warm on cool evenings.

Elegant Tops for Women: Outfit Ideas

Elegant tops for women are blouses, tops and lace tops in calm colors, worn with tailored pants, a skirt or jeans. Dressy tops add a detail such as lace, a bow or a special neckline.

A dinner, a night at the theater, the Christmas party or a day at the office: often the top is the piece that carries the occasion. Here you can read which elegant and dressy tops there are and what to wear with them. There are also four outfit ideas. The focus is on the top and its combinations, not on the whole look.

Elegant Tops for Women: Which Types Are There?

Four types of tops look especially elegant: blouses, lace tops, tops and off-the-shoulder styles. You will find all four in the range.

Blouses. They are the calm option for the office and the evening. A bow, gathers or a wrap shape add a detail without getting loud.
Lace tops. Lace is considered the classic among dressy tops. There are lace tops, lace long-sleeved tops and bustiers.
Tops. A top with a clean cut, such as a halter neck or an asymmetric style, looks elegant in the evening. The color stays calm.
Off-the-shoulder. Off-the-shoulder tops and blouses put the accent on the neckline. The rest can then stay simple.

You can find a selection in the blouses for women, the lace tops and the tops for women.

Dressy Tops for Women: What Makes a Top Dressy?

A top looks dressy when it has one detail. That can be lace, a bow, a ruffle or a soft drape. A plain basic T-shirt quickly looks everyday by comparison.

Color. Black, burgundy, brown and cream are the easiest shades. They let the detail stand out.
One detail. One feature per top is enough. Lace and a bow together quickly look overdone.
Occasion. For a Christmas party, dinner or the theater, it can be darker and more detailed. At the office, a smooth blouse fits better.

Which pieces suit a party is covered in the guide Smart tops for parties. This guide is about how you combine the top for everyday and evening.

Which Pants Go with an Elegant Top?

Calm pants go with an elegant top. The more detail the top has, the plainer the pants should be.

Tailored pants. In black, brown or beige they are the classic choice with a blouse or lace top.
Wide-leg pants. They are comfortable and look evening-ready with a fine top. Wear the top short or tucked in, so the waist stays visible.
Satin pants. The shine then sits at the bottom. The top stays simple, for example a smooth blouse in cream.

You can find a selection in the tailored pants for women. Whole looks with pants, dress and co-ord are shown in the guide Elegant outfits for women.

Wearing an Elegant Top with a Skirt or Jeans

A skirt makes the top softer. Jeans make it suitable for every day. Both work if the rest stays calm.

Skirt. A smooth midi skirt in black, cream or beige goes with lace and blouses. Tucking the top in at the front shows the waist.
Jeans. Straight jeans in a calm blue without a pattern go with a blouse and a lace top. With ankle boots the look appears polished.
Shoes. Ankle boots, ballet flats or shoes with a small heel. The color picks up one piece of the outfit again.

The top stays the center of attention. The skirt or jeans are plain, and jewelry is kept sparse.

Blazer, Cardigan or Vest over the Top

A layer over the top makes the look work for cool evenings and the office. It stays calm so that the top stays visible.

Cardigan. A thin cardigan worn open over a blouse or lace top is soft and easy. Beige, black and brown go with almost every top.
Vest. A knitted vest over a long-sleeved top or blouse keeps you lightly warm and adds a second layer.
Blazer. If you have a blazer in your wardrobe, it goes with blouses and tops and makes the look more formal.

You can find cardigans in beige, black and brown in the cardigans for women.

Which jewelry goes with an elegant top?

The neckline decides which jewelry fits. With a high collar or a bow at the neck, the necklace stays in the drawer, and earrings are the better choice.

Round or V neckline. A fine chain with a small pendant adds a quiet accent.
Off the shoulder. The accent already sits at the shoulders, so small earrings or a slim bracelet are enough.
Lace or bow. The more detail the top has, the simpler the jewelry stays.

A slim belt works when the top is tucked into the pants or skirt. The bag picks up the color of the shoes or pants, which keeps the look calm.

You can find a selection of off-the-shoulder styles in the off-shoulder tops.