If you wonder how to look classy on a budget, a cowl neck top is one of the unbeatable choices!
When it comes to style, it’s not all about hunting for designer brands.
Instead, it’s about how can you bring out different possibilities and combinations with the clothing!
I personally adore cowl neck tops so much.
Not only because it’s truly flattering to our body, but it is surprisingly versatile with a wide range of clothes.
From tight jeans to hippie shorts, cowl-neck tops can work wonders with them!
So ladies, here are the 11 ideas when you wonder what to wear with cowl neck tops!
I hope you enjoy it!
1. PAIR COWL NECK TOPS WITH JEANS FOR A CASUAL CHIC LOOK
Let’s start with the basics, shall we? If you want a casual chic look, pairing the cowl neck tops with jeans is a no-brainer.
With silk or satin fabric, the cowl neck top just looks elegant and luxurious naturally.
If you want to dress the top down during the weekend, pairing it with denim can achieve such a nice balance.
To give the outfit a character, you can always wear a delicate long necklace to spice up the look.
Of course, you can wear different fabrics other than silk and satin.
However, I just think silk can add a sense of sophistication and elegance to the outfit and make you look chic even in jeans!
2. WEAR AN ASYMMETRIC COWL NECK TOP FOR A UNIQUE STYLE
While cowl neck top always looks polished and ladylike, they are now present in more casual and playful forms these days.
If you want to achieve a one-of-a-kind look, I am sure asymmetric cowl neck tops will be your thing.
Besides traditional fabric like silk and cotton, there is the polyester crop neck top these days for a more playful and modern style!
As a side note, small-busted girls can really look extra flattering with a cowl neck top as it just adds some volume and coverage for the chest area.
I truly think I look better in a cowl neck than the plain round neck top!
3. WEAR A COWL NECK TOP IN A MONOCHROME STYLE
Of course, let’s not forget the popular monochrome trend.
If you are in a rush but still want to look put together, pair monotone outfits that can never go wrong.
Besides the classic all-black style, white or beige monochrome looks great too as I can explore different tints of the same colors.
For example, I can style my cream crop neck sweater with a pair of ivory jeans and a light beige loafer.
I may also enrich the look by adding some gold accessories like hoop earrings. (Anyone also agrees gold and white are the perfect combinations?)
With the unity of color, the outfit looks more put together and helps draw people’s attention to the cowl neck.
Plus, another big bonus is you can always look taller in monochrome wearing!
4. GLAM UP COWL NECK TOP WITH FAUX FUR COAT
For the winter days, pair the cowl neck sleeveless top with a nice faux fur coat that can really bring out the glamour diva vibes of the outfit.
If you want to look in style, don’t forget to show one side of the shoulder when you took the photo!
With this combination, I will suggest wearing solids rather than tops with busy prints so you can highlight the fur coat even more.
If you think a fur coat is too overwhelming, try to style it with the fur vest instead!
That way, you can shed the bulkiness by showing your arms.
5. WEAR SEQUIN COWL NECK TOPS TO ADD SOME GLAMOUR
While sequins can be flashy to wear, the subtle cowl neck design can easily balance off the overwhelmingness.
With the sequins top, you may want to wear solids for the bottom to make the top look pop up.
If you want an edgy look, feel free to pair your silver sequin top with faux leather tight black pants.
Some ladies may wonder if sequin tops are only for young girls. I mean, of course not!
If you are wondering if the sleeveless version is too juvenile, you can wear a plain black cowl neck tee with the sequin top underneath for a low-key look!
Seriously, everyone can pull off the sequin tops once they find the right designs and styles.
So ladies, invest some time in finding your own perfect one for those parties and festive occasions!
6. SILK COWL NECK TOP x SILK DRESS
As you may notice, I love silk and satin fabric so much. While they are more expensive, it worth every penny indeed.
If you want to look luxurious without looking tacky, pair a silk cowl neck top with a silk dress or pants that are always flattering.
With the same type of fabric, it just makes your outfit look more complete and high fashion.
I always love to pair the top with a fitted silk wrap skirt so it can show my body curves.
To me, this is even more feminine and sexier than showing cleavage. (Alright, I don’t have anything to show anyway…)
7. REPLACE THE TURTLENECK SWEATER WITH A COWL NECK SWEATER
If you have a short neck, a turtleneck may not be the best style for you.
Instead, try to replace it with a cowl neck sweater and you will be surprised how much better you look!
With the turtleneck, it hugs your neck tightly and that can make you look clumsy if you don’t have a long and thin neck.
However, with the cowl neck, as it adds bulks around your neck but not the neck itself, you can still show part of your neck out and thus look more put together.
Plus, visually it also makes your face look smaller by proportion!
It’s such a pity that people always overlook how flatter a cowl neck sweater is, it’s such a lifesaver for the short neck girls like me!
8. PAIR A COWL NECK TOP WITH A PLEATED DRESS
I hope that’s a refreshing combination for you as I just haven’t thought of pairing a cowl neck top with the pleated dress at all!
I always love the pleated dress as it can create a billowing silhouette and it’s always graceful to see the pleats flows in the breeze.
The elegant cowl neck top just completes the look seamlessly.
As pleats can add some bulk to the bottom, I will always choose a similar shade of light color for the top and bottom to keep the outfit nice and fresh.
9. ADD A DASH OF LUXURY WITH A VELVET COWL NECK TOP
Besides silk, velvet is another fabric that looks luxurious on us.
With its distinctive soft finish, it serves as a great pair with a wide range of clothing.
As velvet just naturally appears to be more dressed up, you can always pair the clothes with different necklines for a formal look.
For example, the Queen Anne neckline will instantly make you look more polished.
Of course, for the chill days, you can always dress down with a pair of boyfriend jeans and a white sneakers.
But seriously, velvet and cowl tops are perfect for each other, especially for the winter!
10. EMBRACE HIPPIE STYLE WITH A COWL NECK TOP
If you are a lover of boho style, you may already be familiar with the cowl top.
Style with the floral prints or suede cowl top with printed drawstring boho shorts just instantly enrich your look.
Of course, don’t forget your dangle earrings and bracelets!
Another chic boho style is to wear a long cowl top cape with over-the-knee boots for a low-key sexy look.
Even though I am not a boho girl, I just find this outfit perfect!
This is so random… BUT
hey ladies, why not quickly do an affirmation and feel instantly better?
This new year, I’m trying not only to share fashion tips but come up with ways to instill body positivity in all women who are reading my articles – aka YOU!
Instead of just reading it, say it loud or murmur the quotes (if you are in public) to maximize the effect.
Ready? Here we go.
I love my body. She is my forever home and sanctuary.
Sassy isn’t a shape, it’s an attitude.
Work out because I love my body – not because I hate it.
I can love myself and change my body at the same time. No guilt about that.
It is completely normal to have tummy rolls. I come to realize that social media isn’t showing the reality… at all.
My happiest moments in life had nothing to do with the way my body looked.
I don’t have to be pretty like her, I can be pretty like …ME.
I AM perfect imperfection.
What are your thoughts on that? I hope that makes you feel better (as you deserved).
Please help me pass the body positivity message in your community. #womenhelpwomen
Alright, now keep on reading!
11. PAIR A COWL NECK TOP WITH FLARED JEANS
If you are bored with wearing the same skinny jeans every day, what about getting creative with flared jeans?
A Cowl neck top is such a complementary pair with flared jeans as they are both soft and feminine pieces.
With the bell bottoms, it gives a graceful and curved silhouette that accentuates your figures, and that just works wonders with the elegant cowl neck top.
Plus, again, you can look taller in flared jeans. I will always wear the high platform sandals with jeans and basically, no one knows (yet)!
FINAL THOUGHTS:
So here are the 11 ideas when you wonder what to wear with cowl neck tops! Let’s have a recap first.
- Pair cowl neck tops with jeans for a casual chic look
- Wear asymmetric cowl neck tops for a one-of-a-kind look
- Wear in monochrome to look high fashion
- Pair with a faux fur coat to elevate your outfit
- Wear sequin cowl neck tops to add some glamour
- Pair a silk cowl neck top with a silk dress for a complete look
- Replace turtleneck sweater with cowl neck sweater
- Pair cowl neck top with pleated dress
- Add a dash of luxury with a velvet cowl neck top
- Create your hippie style with a cowl neck top
- Pair a cowl neck top with flared jeans
That’s such a long list!
As you can see ladies, the combinations with cowl neck top can be endless.
With its signature design, it can easily give you an effortless chic classy look.
As the quote goes, “Fashion is like eating, you shouldn’t stick to the same menu.”
If you haven’t worn a cowl neck top often, get creative and start styling with it now!
Looking for more styling tips? Check out the other popular articles! See you there loves!
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