Casual Ruffles Top

As the dorms resident assistant, its your job to plan events and encourage students to mingle and get to know each other. This month, youve decided to host an ice cream social and plan to wear this adorable, peplum top! The black and white striped top provides a simple, yet stylish, look that's perfect for a casual event like this. As you begin to open tubs of ice cream and organize toppings, you remove your coral blazer to reveal the scoop neckline and cap sleeves that give this top even more charm. Paired with black, pointy-toed flats and a sky-blue headband, your shirt is sure to be the sweetest one there!

You get a gleeful feeling when flaunting the ruffled trumpet hem of this polka-dotted top over a floral-embroidered A-line. Just as you take your tea with cream and sugar, this cherry-hued blouse is a scrumptious addition to your wardrobe. Boasting short sleeves, a flexible waist, and back keyhole closure, this design allows for a happy, relaxed fit. Add candy-like, beaded bracelets and flats with iced-cake piping, and youll have an ensemble worth savoring!

As a party planner, you know all about finding the perfect hue, so showing up to a new client meeting in this lovely purple top will help your working relationship blossom. A sleeveless top under a vintage, brooch-adorned blazer is a perfect way to show poise and professionalism, while the sheer fabric, draped front panel, loose peplum, and keyhole closure send the message that details are important to you. Layered over a neutral cami and worn with a contrasting a pair of black skinny trousers and wedge pumps, your pretty purple top will no doubt land you the deal, and this pastel hue may even show up in your new clients centerpieces!

Whether youre riding a bike across the open countryside or walking to class with your nose in a book, youll look simply elegant in this breezy blue top. Its adjustable, black bow and shiny black buttons at the back stand out against the feminine, ruffled sleeves and subdued shade of light blue. Layer this piece over a black cami tucked into high-waisted black shorts to create a charming look that will take you far!

Embody casual cool and effortless style at an easygoing gathering in this striped, peplum top! Cloudy, heathered grey and solid cream form the timeless stripes of this knit top, which youve expertly paired with a novelty charm necklace. Worn over cobalt skinnies and coffee-brown loafers, this jersey number helps you slip seamlessly into the vibe of your favorite coastal city in laid-back, yet simply stunning style!

You love a twist of lemon with everything, even this raspberry peplum top! Over your houndstooth-paneled pencil skirt, the bright yellow stripe accompanying this tops exposed back zipper pops as boldly as your brilliant personality. Everyone loves a hint of the unexpected, so zip yourself into the stunning contrast of this rich pink top, and toast the good life!

Your creativity can turn even a regular coffee break into a totally unique experience. Inspired by this sheer, mint top, you ask for a dash of peppermint syrup in your morning latte. A classic, collared Oxford shirt gets a modern upgrade via its translucent chiffon, wide, soft peplum, tabbed sleeves, and high-low hem. The small, gold buttons play off your gold, glittery flats, while your espresso, ankle-grazing skinnies allow the pastel hue of this top to pop in a scene as refreshing as your special beverage!

Where is your long flight taking you? Japan? Argentina? Australia? You have hours on the plane, but dont sacrifice your stellar style to stay comfortable. This striped top is chic enough for a night out in a new city, but its soft knit is crafted from 97% cotton with just a hint of stretch to keep you cozy in your window seat all night long. Arrive adorable in this racerback tanks soft peplum and differentiating stripes of black and ivory. Topping colored denim and black moccasins, this top keeps you cute on the red eye under a black eyelet cardi!

Whether youre with one friend or five, your sweetheart, or your playful puppy, spending quality time is oh-so-enjoyable in this short-sleeved floral top. This flexible, cotton-blend knit brightens every occasion with blossoms in shades of orange and blue atop a sunny yellow backdrop. Plus, the chambray button collar and peplum hem add casual flair to your special day. Slip into a neutral-hued midi skirt, lavender flats, and red-rimmed sunglasses alongside this sweet top, and delight in an afternoon with the ones you love the most!

While walking along Washington Square with a vintage moto jacket wrapped over this kelly-green blouse, you imagine all the talented folk singers of the 60s that used to play here for hours. A nostalgic breeze ripples through your cream crocheted straps and the fluttery tiers beneath the sash around your waist, inspiring you to test out your new material at an open mic. You take the subway back to your place, run upstairs to grab your guitar, then head back to your favorite spot in New York City.

After a lively day spent riding waves, sculpting elaborate sandcastles, and soaking up the suns enveloping rays, you and your pals are ready to head inside for a relaxing dinner on the balcony, and this ivory top is just the thing to wear! Evening breezes gently filter through the blouses detailed cutouts, causing its embroidered peplum silhouette to sway beautifully as you wine and dine. A scalloped, V-shaped neckline, cap sleeves, and layered detailing along the bodice only add to the 100% cotton garments easygoing charm! Paired with a turquoise pendant, tangerine skinnies, and woven wedges, this breezy blouse adds a chic finishing touch to your day on the shore.

Give your students a subtle lesson on poised, professional style while you discuss the details of resume-writing and the art of the interview in this adorable top! Employing a breezy aqua-blue hue, a trumpeting silhouette, classic pleats around its collar, and an exposed gold zipper, this smart top reminds them that an innovative fashion sense can truly set them apart. To prove that you mean business, and to inspire the class to consider a refreshing, refined look, just step to the side and let them study the keen contrast of your charcoal pencil skirt, metallic belt, and aubergine patent pumps!