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Going Out Tops

Silk shirts, draped tops, and cropped cuts for women dressing for a night out.

Women wear going out tops for evening gatherings, pairing distinct cuts like draped silk shirts and cropped knitwear with simple dark trousers or denim.

Sharp proportions anchor the silhouette through asymmetric hems, sculptural twists, and rich velvet or linen in deep black and tan tones. The name going out top caught on in the early two thousands, and its classic partner is a pair of jeans.

Marine Serre made the crescent moon her signature motif, and Coperni is the Paris label of Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant. Undercover, which Jun Takahashi launched in the early nineties, brings shirts and pullovers. WDLT117 in Toronto brings most of this page, from Marine Serre and Coperni to tops from UJOH and Nina Ricci. Due West in Toronto adds polos from Athoa and Kody Phillips, and Utopia in Toronto adds Dior and Alexander McQueen.

Avavav Tim OS Shoulderless Hoodie With Lined Cut-out Application Beige at WDLT117, Toronto
Avavav
Tim OS Shoulderless Hoodie With Lined Cut-out Application Beige
$543
WDLT117
Avavav Tim Shoulderless Zip Hoodie Cut-out Red at WDLT117, Toronto
Avavav
Tim Shoulderless Zip Hoodie Cut-out Red
$576
WDLT117
Dior Sample Sorayama Silk Shirt at Utopia, Toronto
Dior
Sample Sorayama Silk Shirt
$1,272
Utopia
Kody Phillips Polo Mesh - Black at Due West, Toronto
Kody Phillips
Polo Mesh - Black
$131$244Last one
Due West
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY Rabbit Ears Hoody Brown at WDLT117, Toronto
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY
Rabbit Ears Hoody Brown
$489
WDLT117
Alexander Mcqueen Velour Swalow Sweatshirt Black at Utopia, Toronto
Alexander McQueen
Velour Swalow Sweatshirt Black
$141Pre-owned
Utopia
Avavav Theo Semi-distressed Double Layer T-shirt Black at WDLT117, Toronto
Avavav
Theo Semi-distressed Double Layer T-shirt Blk
$395
WDLT117
Kody Phillips Mock Neck Tee - Tobacco at Due West, Toronto
Kody Phillips
Mock Neck Tee - Tobacco
$110$208
Due West
Athoa Knitted Polo - Black at Due West, Toronto
Athoa
Knitted Polo - Black
$91$124
Due West
Athoa Knitted Polo - White at Due West, Toronto
Athoa
Knitted Polo - White
$91$124
Due West
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY Barbarian Patch Jumper Blue at WDLT117, Toronto
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY
Barbarian Patch Jumper Blue
$362$526Last one
WDLT117

Common questions

What defines modern going out tops?
Modern versions rely on architectural lines, unexpected cuts, and textured materials like silk or velvet. Designers focus on asymmetric hems and sculptural drapes that contrast clean bottoms.
How do you style a statement evening top?
Balance a cropped or sculptural top with straight leg trousers or raw denim to ground the silhouette. Minimal leather boots or simple flats keep attention on the cut of the shirt.
Which designers make the going out tops on this page?
Marine Serre made the crescent moon her signature motif, and Coperni is the Paris label of Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant. Undercover is Jun Takahashi's label from Japan, with roots in punk, and UJOH and Nina Ricci bring tops too.