Whilst we enjoy the last of the sunshine from a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it summer, we’ve been on the hunt for the perfect warm weather wardrobe staples that you can easily carry on wearing well into the autumn months. The perfect example? Tie front tops. These easy-to-wear cotton tops with bow fastenings at the front have emerged as a fashion favourite with plenty of options still available to shop. From ASOS’ leopard print and Ganni’s countless colourways (now in excellent blue denim version) to this chic cotton Arket top available in black and white, upgrade your usual T-shirt to something a little more stylish.
Grazia’s Rosie Levine has been wearing her Arket tie front top on repeat this summer, expertly styled with retro sporty shorts for a cool holiday look. ‘I love the pleated style, it gives a really flattering fit and elevates it from a standard shirt. The tie front detail adds the perfect amount of pretty and it’s made from really nice cotton that feels breathable in hot weather, plus it’s lined so not see-through! If you’ve got a bigger chest, I’d size up so maybe you can tie the bows without gaps – as I go bra-less…’
For an expert styling tip, try wearing your bow front top back to front. The tie fastening works just as well on the back as it does the front, so you’re basically getting two tops in one – great value for money in our book. So, from simple white cotton, denim, leopard print and everything in between – it’s time to take on the ties.
Shop: The Best Tie Front Tops 2024
www.arket.com
Available in black, too, this cotton tie front top is super chic and simple, the pleats give a flattering shape whilst the lining means the fabric isn't be see through with or without a bra.
www.asos.com
Whilst the puff-sleeve version sold out at super speed, the new sleeveless version by ASOS Design with amazing collar detail is just as good.
damsonmadder.com
Gathered shirts are another big trend so this Damson Madder version perfectly combines the two. Try wearing yours back to front for a fresh twist on the tie up top.
www.ganni.com
This Ganni style is so well loved it's been named as one of the brands icons, available in another 6 colours and prints so you can find your favourite.
www2.hm.com
Available in black, white and soft pale blue H&M's tie front top take is simple but chic, wear with baggy jeans and flip-flops for an easy summer outfit.
Julia Harvey has been the shopping editor for Grazia for the three years, overseeing and editing all things shopping for the title from trend pages, gift guides and the best things to buy now in both print and online.