Does anyone remember the concept of “a going-out top” from college? Does the notion still exist for pretty young things today? I, for one, spent way too much hard-earned money on spaghetti-strapped, silky camisoles between the years of 2002-2006, and that’s all I have to say about that.
Still, the concept resonates today — the desire for a top with a little something extra, a little pep in its step — for evenings out. Below, a few incredible pieces (many at exceptional sale prices!) to contemplate for your next night out:
Elevated Basics…
Perfect picks for when you want to look fashion-conscious but not over-the-top.
THIS STUNNING CRISP WHITE BLOUSE
THIS GLORIOUS ORGANZA (REMINDS ME OF A MORE-EXPENSIVE CLU)
THIS BALLOON-SLEEVED KNIT (PERFECT WITH A STATEMENT HEADBAND OR PIECE OF JEWELRY)
Major Statements.
When you want to turn heads, drink too much champagne, and dance on tables…
THIS FEATHER-TRIM TOP (SEEN ABOVE ON LSD — LOOK FOR LESS WITH THIS)
THIS TARTAN PETERSYN (SEASONALLY APPROPRIATE!)
ANYTHING BY BROCK COLLECTION IF YOU’RE ON THE LADYLIKE SIDE OF THINGS — LOVE THIS AND THIS
P.S.
OMG — eeek, I shudder thinking of the going-out tops I amassed during that exact same time period, particularly the ones I bought at H&M, Mango, Zara, et. al. during my junior year abroad. So many flammable, jewel-toned, spaghetti-strap tops!
Anna, your comment about low-rise bootcut jeans could not be more perfect — my favorite outfit always incorporated low-rise Diesel bootcuts. CRINGE.
xx
Oof low cut jeans…I hope those are never back in style. Very happy and at peace with the high rise trend…
ME TOO! I can’t with low-rise jeans. I feel like I’ve started to see them creep back into certain fashion-forward publications & retailers and I am NOT. A. FAN! High-rise jeans forever.
xx
P.S. To wit: this “article” on The Cut yesterday: https://www.thecut.com/2020/01/gucci-spring-2020-low-rise-jeans.html
Shudder! xx
OMG! Also, those models are so scary…
omg I was just cleaning out my closet at my parents’ house over Thanksgiving and sent SO many going-out tops to the thrift store. I hope some thrifty Gen Z type can make them cool again. (Probably by not pairing them with lowrise bootcut jeans…)
HAHA — oh Lord. Maybe so! Maybe they can wear them ironically…
Have you seen some of the party tops from nordstrom’s Atlantic Pacific collection? https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-x-atlantic-pacific-tinsel-top-nordstrom-exclusive/5356623/full?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=rainbow%20tinsel
https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-x-atlantic-pacific-bow-collar-blouse-nordstrom-exclusive/5323360/full?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=green%20flora
Ooh these are fun! Especially love that tinsel top! Thank you!