shell top

Armless layering piece

A shell top is a sleeveless, collarless blouse or tank top, typically close-fitting with a simple, clean silhouette.

The name comes from its resemblance to a shell's smooth, rounded shape.

Shells are wardrobe basics, worn alone in warm weather or layered under blazers and cardigans for work: She paired a silk shell with her navy suit.

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breezy · layering · feminine · delicate · spaghetti straps · high neckline · neckline · flowy · casual · silk · cotton · tucked · capsule wardrobe · outfit · date night · wardrobe · lightweight · breathable

Categories
Opposites
sleeve coverage

shell topsweater

Knitted torso covering

cardigan · hoodie · turtleneck · turtleneck sweater · jacket

garment structure/coverage

shell topcrop top

Truncated upper garment

halter top · tube top · off-shoulder top · bodysuit · camisole

formality and structure

shell toptee

Golf ball support

t-shirt · tank top · sweatshirt · hoodie · crop top

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G