Top (clothing)
{{Short description|Clothing worn on the upper body}}
A top, or topwear, is an item of clothing that covers at least the chest, but which usually covers most of the upper human body between the neck and the waistline.{{cite encyclopedia |encyclopedia=Encarta |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525130055/http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_1861720883/top.html |archive-date=25 May 2011 |url=http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_1861720883/top.html |title=Top (1) |access-date=24 October 2018 |year=2009 |publisher=Microsoft Corporation}} The bottom of tops can be as short as mid-torso, or 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. Tops may have straps around the waist or neck, or over the shoulders.
Types
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| Picture | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 150px | T-shirt | with sleeve, either half or full. |
| 150px | Tank top | sleeveless, with spaghetti straps. |
| 150px | Crop top | lo-rise hip-hugger jeans, exposing belly. |
| 150px | Tube top | no sleeve, no strap over shoulder, just wraps around bust. |
| 150px | Jean top | A top made out of denim fabrics. |
Neck styles
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| Picture | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 150px | Halter top | single strap around neck. |
| 150px | Turtleneck | A top with close-fitting, round, and high collar that folds over and covers the neck. |
