Cami tops have always been indispensable in a woman’s wardrobe. But aside from being a requisite match to sheer tops, camisoles also have a potential to become the star of your everyday outfits.
The innerwear-as-outerwear trend is still very much alive. Trust us; come spring or summer, you will want to wear easy and breezy pieces all the time.
Here are some ideas on how to wear a camisole:
1. Downplay the Sex Appeal
Wear a lace cami top with a pair of high-waisted denim shorts and a bomber jacket.
Lacey camisoles can really scream “lingerie,” but you can tone down the sexiness by pairing it with edgier pieces, such as a printed bomber jacket.
Carven Layered Cami, $390
Go the extra mile and wear statement accessories like a woven baseball hat from Stella McCartney. Wear it with:
Christopher Kane High-Waisted Denim Shorts, $417.68
Jean Paul Gaultier Mixed-Print Bomber Jacket, $1,269.13
Belstaff Gainsborough Boots, $1,595
Stella McCartney Baseball Cap, $400
2. Be Polished and Sophisticated
Achieve a polished and sophisticated look by wearing your camisole with a printed pencil skirt.
Brochy Walker Jane Cami, $180
Opt for a midi pencil skirt. Its silhouette injects sophistication to your sparse cami top, and the midi length gives it a modern flair.
Accessorize with a pair of strappy pumps and a vibrant crossbody bag for a fun finish. Wear it with:
Antonio Berardi Palm Jacquard Pencil Skirt, $999.29
Jason Wu Woven Strappy Pumps, $1,195
Jerome Dreyfuss Twee Mini Bag, $575
3. Jeans and V-Neck Camisole Top
Wear boyfriend jeans or distressed skinny jeans with your V-neck camisole top.
Allude Lace Cami, $125
Denim pants work well in balancing the show of flesh. Increase the sophistication meter up a notch by wearing printed pumps.
If it’s too cold out, wear a boxy coat to add more volume to your look.
Dolce & Gabbana Distressed Skinny Jeans, $655
Nicholas Kirkwood ZigZag Pumps, $750
CA & LOU Brune Serti Necklace, $782.84
4. Make Printed Cami Tops Work
Make your printed cami tops work by wearing them with A-line or full pleated skirts.
Equipment Python Cara Cami Top, $179.73
A-line and pleated skirts go with everything, so you really can’t go wrong no matter what you pair them with.
Dress it up further with a belted trench coat. Be the classy miss, and keep your feet happy with a cute pair of flats.
Neil Barrett A-Line Skirt, $487.09
Aquazzura Strappy Ankle Pumps, $600.70
Lanvin Belted A-Line Coat, $2,887.55
5. Tapered Pants and Blazers Add Authority
Tapered pants and blazers can lend more authority to your camisole top.
Tibi Plaid Voile Cami, $225
Camisole tops can also be worn for work! Try wearing it with a pair of tapered cropped pants, and then cover up with a chic blazer.
Alberto Biani Cropped Trousers, $188.25
Jason Wu Relaxed Gabardine Blazer, $65
DSQUARED2 Pointed-Toe Pumps, $484.30
Chloe The Marcie Medium Tote, $1,646.32
Start exploring the potential of camisole tops as a wardrobe favorite. If your cami tops haven’t seen the light of day since you bought them, try the above outfits for more wardrobe flexibility!