If you want to look smart in that plain skirt or pair of pants, try coordinating it with a couple of two-piece tops. Two-piece tops may comprise the following combinations: a tank top, a sleeveless, spaghetti strapped, strapless or short-sleeved blouse together with a polyester or knitted cardigan. It is easy to coordinate colours with detachable cardigans. Choose basic colours like black, brown, beige and navy blue that go well with inner patterned or plain tops. Most clothes stores now offer mock two-piece tops that are actually two-piece tops that are sewn together. Though these limit the opportunity to mix and match your tops, they make great one-piece blouses that are convenient to iron and slip on.
Below are different types of smart two-piece tops that can be worn at work or as casual wear.
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Shawl Collar Cardigan
Shawl collar cardigans are best worn in winter. The shawl-like collar that drapes downwards in the front flatters the wearer’s physique, accentuating the feminine look. Such cardigans are best worn plain with a plain contrasting coloured or patterned inner top.
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Drape Cardigan
Drape cardigan comes in two types of materials – the heavy sweater material meant to be worn in winter and the lighter knit or polyester material suitable for autumn and spring. The drape feature in front not only gives the cardigan character but also provides the wearer with a chic, semi-formal look. Worn with a plain top, the drape cardigan immediately transforms the wearer’s overall appearance.
Tie Front Blouse
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The tie front blouse or cardigan can be worn both in the cooler or warmer months depending on its material. The knot that brings both ends of the blouse or cardigan together creates slight gathers that provide the wearer with a more feminine and less formal look. This blouse or cardigan is appropriate for weekend or after-office wear.
Waterfall Front Cardigan
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As the name suggests, the waterfall cardigan looks like sheets of falling water caused by the vertical folds of cloth. This gives the wearer a more relaxed look as it is loose-wearing. Such a cardigan is suitable for weekend wear. Feel comfortable in this two-piece top when shopping, meeting friends for tea or going to the movies.
The Simple Cardigan
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The simple polyester or knit cardigan is suitable to be worn for both formal and informal occasions, for work wear or weekend wear. The cardigan is plain and simple but is very functional in the sense that it keeps the wearer warm in cooler months or in an air-conditioned room.
Two-piece tops come in a variety of designs and materials for either formal or informal occasions. In a nutshell, cardigans take the plainness out of your simple top. You can choose to coordinate your colours and overall clothing with such tops. They come in handy in the wardrobe as mix and match items as well accentuate your appearance.