The Bra-Top Trend Is Officially a Thing— Here Are 5 Easy Ways to Give It a Try

25/03/2021 - 09:24 PM

While some of us completely got rid of the idea of wearing bras in 2020, this year, we're seeing the rise of the bra top. Rather than a tube top [1] or nostalgic handkerchief top, we're seeing fashion fans everywhere opt for the bra top during the warmer months. We're not talking about your actual bra, but bra-inspired tops that are meant to been seen rather than hidden, such as a magical floral creation by Magda Butrym [2], a sporty beige one by Skims, and so many more.

Need some examples of how it's done? Don't worry, it's not as tricky as you'd think. You can wear one with an open cardigan, under a blazer, over a T-shirt — the options are truly endless. Depending on what piece you end up buying and how you style it, you'll quickly realise this trend is actually not that intimidating. Keep reading to see how the pros are styling theirs this summer and shop some pieces as well.

Style It With a Cardigan

Style a Criss-Cross Style With a Button-Up Shirt

Style One With a Blazer

Wear One With Trousers and Sandals

Wear One With a Tailored Suit

Calle Del Mar Baby pink + NET SUSTAIN cropped stretch-knit bra top

Calle Del Mar Baby pink + NET SUSTAIN cropped stretch-knit bra top [3] ($170)

Zara Strappy Knit Top

Zara Strappy Knit Top [4] ($18)

La Perla Black Stretch-Leavers lace soft-cup bandeau bra

La Perla Black Stretch-Leavers lace soft-cup bandeau bra [5] ($280)

Mango Knitted cropped top

Mango Knitted cropped top [6] ($30)

Hanky Panky Blue Tied & True tie-dyed stretch-lace soft-cup bandeau bra

Hanky Panky Blue Tied & True tie-dyed stretch-lace soft-cup bandeau bra [7] ($52)

Chantelle Black Soft Stretch jersey bandeau bra

Chantelle Black Soft Stretch jersey bandeau bra [8] ($48)

Skims Waffle Scoop Neck Bralette

Skims Waffle Scoop Neck Bralette [9] ($32)

La Perla Black Up Date strapless contour bra

La Perla Black Up Date strapless contour bra [10] ($150)

Araks - Tamara Bralette Peony

Araks - Tamara Bralette Peony [11] ($105)

Fleur du Mal Luxe Triangle Bra

Fleur du Mal Luxe Triangle Bra [12] ($98)

Rowen Rose Black Button-embellished two-tone wool-crepe bralette

Rowen Rose Black Button-embellished two-tone wool-crepe bralette [13] ($141, originally $470)

Jonathan Simkhai Ecru Aeris ribbed-knit bralette

Jonathan Simkhai Ecru Aeris ribbed-knit bralette [14] ($165)

Alexander McQueen Black Duchesse-silk bralette

Alexander McQueen Black Duchesse-silk bralette [15] ($1,480)

Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/how-to-wear-tube-top-47295398
[2] https://www.luisaviaroma.com/en-us/p/magda-butrym/women/73I-O2T006?ColorId=QkxVRQ2&lvrid=_p_dRSH_gw&SizeTypeId=11&SizeId=2&from=gshop&gclid=CjwKCAjw6fCCBhBNEiwAem5SO4R3MlOI7kDMqenortdTFJGgBjcP6IF5CsziKwISWLFLwQdfVxIuoRoCrJgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
[3] https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/calle-del-mar/net-sustain-cropped-stretch-knit-bra-top/1305447?ref=popsugar.com
[4] https://www.zara.com/us/en/strappy-knit-top-p02142025.html?v1=84377802&gclid=CjwKCAjw6fCCBhBNEiwAem5SOzxo1uBbmNuL6cJ_lT7HFwe27LRzGCpS9qCZJLdoX63SZGHgz3MIbxoCdsMQAvD_BwE&ref=popsugar.com
[5] https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/la-perla/stretch-leavers-lace-soft-cup-bandeau-bra/1340636?fi=wp&ref=popsugar.com
[6] https://shop.mango.com/us/women/t-shirts-and-tops-tank-tops/knitted-cropped-top_87054016.html?c=07&talla=19&gclid=CjwKCAjw6fCCBhBNEiwAem5SO4oHaUlB0wFkS-gf3Tgpz42V9GghC8SxO628bMg5iLIlKyqNSKBNdxoC9A8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&ref=popsugar.com
[7] https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/hanky-panky/tied-and-true-tie-dyed-stretch-lace-soft-cup-bandeau-bra/1314654?fi=wp&ref=popsugar.com
[8] https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/chantelle/soft-stretch-jersey-bandeau-bra/1230726?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-25ZRSXYPVYg-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&ranMID=24449&ranEAID=25ZRSXYPVYg&ranSiteID=25ZRSXYPVYg-_j7rGcnPQZX55ErR7WL6lA&siteID=25ZRSXYPVYg-_j7rGcnPQZX55ErR7WL6lA&ref=popsugar.com
[9] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=1237&murl=https://www.nordstrom.com/s/skims-waffle-scoop-neck-bralette-regular-plus-size/5754791?siteid=25ZRSXYPVYg-xtWqfjGLed5D7wr0QrSOCQ%26origin=category-personalizedsort%26breadcrumb=Home%252FWomen%252FClothing%252FPlus-Size%2520Clothing%252FLingerie%252C%2520Hosiery%2520%26%2520Shapewear%26colour=onyx%26utm_source=rakuten%26utm_medium=affiliate%26utm_campaign=25ZRSXYPVYg%26utm_content=1%26utm_term=773552%26utm_channel=low_nd_affiliates%26sp_source=rakuten%26sp_campaign=25ZRSXYPVYg&u1=___psv__p_48238915__t_w__d_d_
[10] https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/la-perla/up-date-strapless-contour-bra/196334?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-25ZRSXYPVYg-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&ranMID=24449&ranEAID=25ZRSXYPVYg&ranSiteID=25ZRSXYPVYg-meLzsDTnsiUIDr8xyE.bBg&siteID=25ZRSXYPVYg-meLzsDTnsiUIDr8xyE.bBg&ref=popsugar.com
[11] https://www.araks.com/products/tamara-bralette-peony?variant=32953843220560&ref=popsugar.com
[12] https://www.fleurdumal.com/products/luxe-triangle-bra-black?ref=popsugar.com
[13] https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/rowen-rose/button-embellished-two-tone-wool-crepe-bralette/1282444?ref=popsugar.com
[14] https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/jonathan-simkhai/aeris-ribbed-knit-bralette/1317791?ref=popsugar.com
[15] https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/alexander-mcqueen/duchesse-silk-bralette/1323272?ref=popsugar.com

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