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A woman in a top.

A top is a type of clothing that covers the upper human body from the neck to the waistline, especially that of women.[1] Tops are sometimes as short as mid-torso,[2] and as long as mid-thigh. Men's tops are generally paired with pants, and women's with pants or skirts. Common types of tops are t-shirts, blouses and shirts.

Design

The neckline is the highest line of the top, and may be as high as a head-covering hood, or as low as the waistline or bottom hem of the top. A top may be worn loose or tight around the bust or waist, and may have sleeves or shoulder straps, spaghetti straps (noodle straps), or may be strapless. The back may be covered or bare. Some designers create tops with straps around the waist or neck, or over the shoulders.

Types

Picture Type Description
T-shirt with sleeve, either half or full.
Tank top sleeveless, maybe just strap over shoulder.
Crop top high waistline, exposing belly.
Tube top no sleeve, no strap over shoulder, just wraps around bust.
Halter top single strap around neck.
Jean top A top made out of denim fabrics.
Turtleneck A top with close-fitting, round, and high collar that folds over and covers the neck.

See also

References

  1. ^ Encarta encarta[dead link]
  2. ^ "Tanktop". www.traumshop2000.de. Retrieved 30 May 2013.