Tops

Tops are where an outfit is decided. Ours run from a plain tee you will wear to death through camis, bodysuits and corset tops for the nights that need more, plus sweaters and sweatshirts for when the weather turns. New styles land every week from Free People and our own Miss Behavin' Label.

Corset tops, mesh and bodysuits for a night out are gathered in going out outfits.

• Tees — graphic and plain, the easiest thing in the drawer
• Camis + Tanks — thin straps to muscle fits, layered or worn alone
• Corset Tops — structure through the body, built for going out
• Bodysuits — stays tucked, because it has nothing to untuck from
• Blouses — the top that makes jeans look considered
• Sweaters — knits, sweatshirts and hoodies for the mornings that will not turn

▾ How do you pick the right top?

Start with what the bottom half is doing. Baggy jeans want something fitted through the body, so a bodysuit, a muscle tank or a corset top. A mini or a skort can carry something looser on top. Then decide how much skin the day calls for and pick the neckline from there. Sizes vary by label, so check the options on each product page.

▾ Corset top or bodysuit: which holds its shape better through a night out?

A bodysuit, because it's anchored at the base and can't ride up or shift, which matters more the later the night goes. A corset top gives more structure through the waist and reads a little more done up, but it needs occasional adjusting. If you want to forget about it, take the bodysuit.

▾ What actually counts as a going out top?

Anything with more structure or shine than an everyday tee: a corset top, a satin cami, a mesh or sequin piece, or a fitted bodysuit. The common thread is that it does the work on its own, no jacket or layering needed. Pair it with jeans or a mini and you're dressed.

▾ Do bodysuits fit differently than a regular top?

Yes, they're cut closer through the body since they're meant to stay tucked, so if you usually size up in tops, do the same here. Snap closures at the base mean length matters less than usual, fit through the hip and bust is what to check. Sizes vary by label, confirm on the product page.

▾ What's the easiest top to dress up on short notice?

A corset top under an open blouse or blazer if you have one, or a satin cami on its own if the rest of your outfit is already put together. Both go from daytime to evening without changing anything else. Add a heel or a boot and you're done in under a minute.