Types of Tops on Sun Imperial Fashion

Choosing a top starts with the fit, fabric and details you enjoy wearing. Prints, necklines, sleeve shapes and waist details can all change how a top works with the rest of an outfit.

The proportions below are optional starting points for experimenting with silhouettes. Bodies and preferences vary, so use the ideas that help you find a fit you like rather than treating any shape as a rule.

Tops with Room Through the Midsection

If you prefer more room through the midsection, compare relaxed blouses, tunics and tops with gathering or draped layers. An empire waist places a seam higher on the torso, while a straight-cut top creates a different outline. Try the length with your usual jeans or skirt and check that the fabric moves comfortably when you sit.

Details That Draw Attention Upward

To make the upper half of an outfit the focal point, try a printed blouse, a bright color or detail at the shoulders. A bateau neckline creates a wider horizontal line, while a grid or floral print adds visual interest. Pair the top with simpler bottoms if you want the print to stand out, or repeat a color across both pieces for a more coordinated look.

Waist Details and Added Volume

If you want a more defined waist, experiment with a wrap top, a belt or a tucked hem. Ruffles, pleats and gathered sleeves add volume in different places. Compare where each top ends: a cropped hem, a hip-length blouse and a longer tunic can create quite different proportions with the same trousers.

Sleeveless, sweetheart and off-the-shoulder necklines offer other ways to change the outline. For another layer, try a blazer or a longer jacket and compare its hem with the hem of your top.

Defined Waists and Close-Fitting Layers

If you enjoy a defined waist, compare fitted tanks, wrap styles and tops that tuck easily into your chosen bottoms. A V-neck changes the neckline without requiring a particular sleeve length. Relaxed tunics and sweatshirts remain options too; try a partial tuck or leave the hem loose according to the effect you prefer.

Simple Necklines and Balanced Layers

If you prefer less detail at the shoulders, try a plain V-neck or a top with a simple sleeve. A close-fitting bodysuit can pair with a flared skirt, while a relaxed blouse works with straight trousers. Add volume at the hem or keep the whole outfit streamlined, depending on what you enjoy.

Before ordering, compare the individual item's measurements, fabric information and construction details with a top you already like. These styling ideas are a guide; your own preferences decide what feels right.

Browse Women's Tops and Women's Blouses & Dressy Tops for more outfit options.

For combinations with everyday staples, see our basic wardrobe styling guide.