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How to Wear a Tube Top

It's Time to Give Your Bodysuit a Break, Because Tube Tops Are Huge For 2020

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Whether you are a lover of '90s fashion, appreciate a good crop-top moment, or simply tend toward minimalist attire, a tube top is undoubtedly for you. We know, we know. A tube top?! Seriously?! Yes, indeed. With '90s and early aughts trends reigning supreme in the fashion industry these days, it's no wonder these strapless, often cropped, and slim-fitting tops are having a huge resurgence for Spring/Summer 2020. Fashion girls from the street style scene to Instagram are showing off their favourite iterations by way of sporty-chic outfits, minimalist looks, and even tailored takes that involve oversize blazers and smart trousers.

The thing that's so easily forgotten about tube tops? They're incredibly versatile! Since they're so often associated with "going out" attire and skew sexy instead of sophisticated, it's easy to relegate them to the after-hours section of our wardrobes. But after witnessing many a tube-top outfit on street style stars and stylish influencers, we've become convinced that the nostalgic staple can appear super chic and fresh for all occasions, from the office to parties, dinner dates, and casual meetups with friends. The styling is key to ensure the overall effect reads elevated, which is why we've rounded up some of our favourite tube-top outfits as a visual reference.

Scroll on for styling tips on how to wear a tube top in 2020. Plus, shop our edit, from under-$10 options to designer takes.

How to Wear a Tube Top

A white tube top is perfect with a pair of printed pants. As a chic top layer, drape a coat or leather jacket over your shoulders for a polished effect.

Uniqlo Cotton Tube Top

Uniqlo Cotton Tube Top ($10)

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Uniqlo Cotton Tube Top
$10
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Topshop Black Shirred Bandeau

Topshop Black Shirred Bandeau ($50)

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Topshop Black Shirred Bandeau
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Liven up a simple white tube top with a colourful jacket and bright pants. Or reverse the combo by styling a vibrant tube top with a muted jacket and jeans.

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Universal Standard Foundation Bandeau Top ($30)

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Universal Standard Foundation Bandeau Top
$30
from shop.nordstrom.com
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NBD Rae Strapless Top ($128)

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NBD Rae Strapless Top
$128
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A simple tube top can feel whimsical and feminine with a tulle skirt and chain-link necklace. For a casual-cool finish, reach for a denim jacket.

H&M Jersey Top ($3)

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H&M Jersey Top
$3
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Forever 21 Plus Size Ribbed Tube Top ($6)

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Forever 21 Plus Size Ribbed Tube Top
$6
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For a fun outfit to wear to drinks or for a weekend event, go the colorblock route with a tube top, trousers, and a bag in varying shades. Minimalists, you can totally rock this look, too, by way of three neutral tones.

Free People Rosalie Seamless Tube ($38)

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Free People Rosalie Seamless Tube
$38
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ASOS Design Organic Cotton Crop Bandeau Top ($8)

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ASOS Design Organic Cotton Crop Bandeau Top
$8
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Give your tube top the tailored treatment by styling yours with a pair of trousers and an oversize blazer. To pull off this look at the office, simply opt for a style that's long enough to tuck into your waistband.

Reformation Trey Top ($68)

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Reformation Trey Top
$68
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Versace Knit Tube Top ($350)

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Versace Knit Tube Top
$350
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On the sunniest days, a cropped tube top is perfect with a breezy white skirt and a bright bag.

One Grey Day x Revolve Cass Bandeau Top ($78)

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One Grey Day x Revolve Cass Bandeau Top
$78
from revolve.com
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Torrid Black Ruched Foxy Tube Top ($14, originally $20)

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Torrid Black Ruched Foxy Tube Top
$14
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Minimal yet sporty, a nude tube top and pants look effortless with sneakers and a pair of sunglasses.

Fashion Nova Come Get It Bae Top ($10)

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Fashion Nova Come Get It Bae Top
$10
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Boohoo Ruched Front Bandeau Top ($8, originally $15)

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Boohoo Ruched Front Bandeau Top
$8
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Offset the inherent sexiness of a cropped tube top with a pair of boyfriend jeans and Converse sneakers. The result is tomboy chic.

Urban Outfitters Ribbed Tube Top ($20, originally $24)

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Urban Outfitters Ribbed Tube Top
$20
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Express Striped Ribbed Tube Top ($10, originally $25)

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Express Striped Ribbed Tube Top
$10
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Love all black? Look no further than this outfit formula of a tie top, low-slung trousers, and black sneakers. It's a moody take on '90s style.

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Susana Monaco Crop Tube Top ($75)

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Susana Monaco Crop Tube Top
$75
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Adidas Originals 3-Stripes Stretch Cotton Tube Top ($30)

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Adidas Originals 3-Stripes Stretch Cotton Tube Top
$30
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Sporty, yet tailored, a bandeau-style tube top looks polished with high-rise sports shorts and a tailored blazer.

Tna '90s Tube Top ($18)

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Tna '90s Tube Top
$18
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ASOS Design Fuller Bust Organic Cotton Crop Bandeau Top ($8)

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ASOS Design Fuller Bust Organic Cotton Crop Bandeau Top
$8
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Menswear-inspired trousers, an oversize denim jacket, and log-sole shoes are another '90s-inspired way to offset a sexy black tube top.

Birgitte Herskind Molly Top ($198)

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Birgitte Herskind Molly Top
$198
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Khaite Lucie Strapless Ribbed-Knit Top ($780)

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Khaite Lucie Strapless Ribbed-Knit Top
$780
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By layering a white t-shirt underneath your tube top of choice, you can rock it in a casual office or at a dinner without feeling overly exposed.

Gauge81 Pula Lurex Tube Top ($165)

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Gauge81 Pula Lurex Tube Top
$165
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Sies Marjan Naila Strapless Stretch-Merino Wool Top ($395)

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Sies Marjan Naila Strapless Stretch-Merino Wool Top
$395
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The perfect off-duty ensemble, a tiny tube top looks effortless with a denim jacket, high-rise trousers, and sleek boots.

Brandon Maxwell Jersey Bandeau Top ($450)

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Brandon Maxwell Jersey Bandeau Top
$450
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Wild Fable Plus Size Tie-Dye Tube Top ($8)

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Wild Fable Plus Size Tie-Dye Tube Top
$8
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Shorts suits are still a major trend — try styling yours with a simple white tube top for a minimalist-leaning outfit. A bucket hat and Dior saddle bag are perfect extras for achieving an early-aughts look.

Forever 21 Stretch Ribbed Cropped Tube Top ($8)

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Forever 21 Stretch Ribbed Cropped Tube Top
$8
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Commando Lifted Classic Tube Top ($68)

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Commando Lifted Classic Tube Top
$68
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The '90s to a T, a tube top paired with low-slung trousers is the ultimate nostalgic outfit for weekend days. Don't forget the washed-out denim jacket and Doc Martens.

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PrettyLittleThing Nude Rib Frill Hem Bandeau Crop Top ($8)

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PrettyLittleThing Nude Rib Frill Hem Bandeau Crop Top
$8
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The Row Kriza Strapless Stretch-Jersey Top ($590)

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The Row Kriza Strapless Stretch-Jersey Top
$590
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Polished, yet casual, a tube top is effortlessly chic with jeans and a classic blazer. A top-handle bag pushes the look into sophisticated territory.

Cotton:On Everyday Tube Top ($13)

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Cotton:On Everyday Tube Top
$13
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Flynn Skye Cole Top ($139)

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Flynn Skye Cole Top
$139
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