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Trending Now: The Going-Out Top

L-R: Margot Robbie, wearing Dilara Findikoglu; Kendall Jenner, wearing vintage Dior; Christine Centenera, wearing Saint Laurent

From lace-trimmed camis to sculptural blouses, this season’s standout tops prove you don’t need a whole new outfit to make an entrance. Discover four fresh takes on the wardrobe hero that effortlessly master the art of top-down dressing. By HANNAH LOCKLEY

Fashion editor Millie Parry
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Keep your tailored pants wide to balance the romantic lace trim of a cami top

The best going-out tops don’t wait for an invitation. They demand one. Whether it’s for dinner with friends, date night or rooftop drinks, this season’s wardrobe icon is returning to our rotations as designers deliver statement tops so good they can carry an entire outfit. A firm favorite among style muses such as Zendaya, Kendall Jenner and Daisy Edgar-Jones, this is the trend to try now.

A romantic cami

Few pieces work harder than a great cami, particularly given that lingerie for day is everywhere right now. Slip on Khaite’s ruched ‘Inara’ version in the prettiest spearmint hue with the matching skirt, or try it with straight-leg jeans. Alternatively, let Dries Van Noten’s painterly print become the focal point of an otherwise understated look. If you’re drawn to Saint Laurent’s pared-back tank, keep your jewelry minimal and your tailored pants wide to balance the romantic lace trim. The best camis don’t ask much of the rest of your outfit, and that’s exactly the point.

  • KHAITE
    Inara ruched lyocell and silk-blend tank
    $1,680.00
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  • SAINT LAURENT
    Lace-trimmed ribbed silk-jersey tank
    $1,090.00
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  • DRIES VAN NOTEN
    Ruffled printed asymmetric georgette camisole
    $1,165.00
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    34 - out of stock
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    42 - out of stock
  • FAITHFULL
    Marisol lace-trimmed satin tank
    $190.00
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Beautiful blouses

Sometimes an outfit simply calls for a little more presence – and that’s where this season’s blouses come into their own. Kallmeyer’s sinuously draped ‘Elif’ style needs little more than fluid separates and oversized hoops, while Gucci’s pussy-bow blouse feels especially modern with the neck-ties left loose rather than perfectly knotted. If you prefer a more streamlined look, Tom Ford proves that clean lines and a bold hue can make just as much of an impact – try this jewel-toned silk-georgette design against classic blue denim. Every wardrobe needs one piece that’s impossible to overthink, and a great blouse is usually it.

  • KALLMEYER
    Elif asymmetric ruched woven blouse
    $920.00
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  • GUCCI
    Pussy-bow logo-jacquard silk shirt
    $2,100.00
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  • TOM FORD
    Draped silk-georgette blouse
    $2,100.00
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  • ALESSANDRA RICH
    Ruffle-Collar silk organza shirt
    $1,325.00
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Zendaya opted for a two-piece by Khaite on her New York press tour of The Odyssey, but an elegant blouse tucked into a leather skirt also creates a classic workwear look
A silk draped halterneck is a versatile addition to any after-dark warbrobe

Silk, please

Some fabrics change how an outfit looks; silk changes how it moves. Heirlome’s softly draped halterneck will only get better as the evening unfolds, while Loewe’s scarf-inspired design deserves to take center stage. Skip the necklace, sweep your hair back and let the drape frame your face instead. If your style leans quieter, Nili Lotan’s minimalist take slips effortlessly into your evening roster. The beauty of silk is that it catches the light so naturally that every entrance (and every photograph) feels just that little more luminous. Consider it an added bonus after dark.

  • NILI LOTAN
    Nikki silk halterneck tank
    $450.00
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  • HEIRLOME
    Kate draped silk-satin top
    $890.00
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  • LOEWE
    Asymmetric printed silk-twill blouse
    $2,500.00
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  • TOVE
    Beau knotted silk blouse
    $995.00
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    34 - low stock
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Go sheer

Sheer dressing has grown up. The trick is to think layers rather than skin. Slip Valentino Garavani’s bodysuit beneath a sharply cut blazer, letting a glimpse of the scalloped lace peek through, or layer Sharon Wauchob’s featherweight ‘Olga’ tank over tonal separates for a softer take. The asymmetric silhouette of Ruohan’s ‘Cobia’ style offers another way in, proving sheer can feel directional yet subtle. The effect isn’t about showing more. It’s about creating intrigue, revealing just enough to make people look twice.

  • VALENTINO GARAVANI
    Scalloped lace-jersey bodysuit
    $2,100.00
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  • SHARON WAUCHOB
    Olga layered silk tank
    $795.00
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    34 - low stock
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    44 - out of stock
  • SAINT LAURENT
    Crepe mesh silk blouse
    $2,900.00
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    40
  • RUOHAN
    Cobia asymmetric gathered cotton-gauze blouse
    $370.00
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Daisy Edgar-Jones, wearing Saint Laurent; actor Debi Mazar and her daughter, Evelina Maria Corcos

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