Tops
A top in fashion is a type of clothing that covers the upper body to the waistline. Tops can be so short to o cover only the chest or so long to cover the feet.
The most common of shirts are t-shirts, blouses and shirts.
The first set of tops were found in Egypt, China, Turkey and Greece, and England
Top Found In Egypt
The top found in Egypt was dated back in two thousand years (2000) Before Christ (B.C)
They were made of woods.
Top Found In China
The top found in China was around one thousand two hundred and fifty years (1,250) Before Christ (BC)
Top Found In Turkey
One of the present fashion trade centers of the world, Turkey, housed one of the oldest tops ever found. It was a ceramics top made of terra cotta. The top was dated three thousand years before Christ (3000 B.C)
Top found In Greece
The top found in Greece was fired clay made and it was back in the same year as the top found in China, one thousand two hundred and fifty years before Christ (1,250 B.C)
Top Found In England
A 16 century top that was made of clay and wood was also found in England
However, tops made of conch shells and bamboo have long been known in Asia and humming tops made from gourds in New Zealand.
In present days, you will find tops in everyone’s wardrobes, fashionistas or not. They are part of everyday life now and only evolved in style and fabric.
There are different types of tops, listed and explained below are top categories you should have.
Blouse
A blouse is a loose-fitting upper female garment. It gathers at the waist and hang loosely over the upper body A blouse gathers at the waist or hips such that it hangs loosely over the body.
Crop Top
The crop top is a style of top that exposes the waist, navel and abdomen. It is also called half shirt midriff top or cutoff shirt.
Tank Top
A tank top is a sleeveless low neck shirt with different shoulder straps named after tank suit. It is usually worn as an underwear although it is also worn as top by both men and women.
Tube Top
Tube tops also known as boob tube in the UK are shoulderless women’s garment that covers the chest
Tunic Top
Tunic tops are hip-length shirts. It is better worn with jeans. It has different styles and lengths
Maxi Top
Maxi tops are long women’s garments, some of them reach the feet and have a long cut from the length to the hip or waist
Peplum
Peplum style is a known style with the African fabric. It is a short blouse that gather slightly at the waistline and a flare downwards
Bodysuit
Bodysuit is a typical woman’s tuck-in tops that don’t get untucked which is the main purpose of the top and it offers a seamless look.
Off Shoulder
Off shoulder is a style of top which bare the shoulders in a flying off sleeves. The style has been translated into dresses, jumpsuits and bridal gowns
Kaftan
Kaftans are originally men’s clothes before it got adopted by lady’s designer.
The kaftan is a long, lightweight dress with wide sleeves and hang loose on the body. It also originated from Africa
Wrap Top
A wrap top is women’s V-necked top that is composed of two finished triangular parts, each having a strap which is closed by overlapping the two segments.
Asymmetric Top
An asymmetric top have a slanted hemline or neckline featuring one shoulder bodice
Cape Top
A cape top is the style of top that drapes at the back, arm, and chest and connects at the neck
Shirt Style Top
This is a type of women’s top that is designed to look like the men’s shirt with button line
High Low Top
The high-low style is a fashion trend that has been on the runways for a long time. The gems is high in front and low at the back
Choker Top
The choker top is a style that has a band that goes around the neck from the dress
Hooded Top
The hood top is a style of ladies top that has a hood. It looks good on ladies and a trend that never fades off
Lace Top
Lace tops are essentials tops for every fashionista or any lady who is fashionable. They add feminine touch to your outfit and comes in different styles and lace fabrics.
