Basic tops

From sportswear to everyday wear – The history of basic tops

Basic tops, also called base tops, are perfect under thick knits, thin shirts or sheer tops. Basic tops are practical and give you an extra layer for the cold months.

Basic tops first became popular in the 1920s when men wore basic tops as an undershirt, and it was not until the 1930s and 1940s that basic tops became part of women's wardrobes, when basic tops were used as summer clothing.

Over time, basic tops became more popular and a must-have garment. In the 1950s and 1960s, basic tops were used as sportswear, and were popular for the sports of basketball and track and field. In addition to being popular as sportswear, it was also during the 50s and 60s that basic tops with thin straps, also called spaghetti straps, came into fashion.

Basic tops were also a big part of the hippie 'bohemian' style that took place in the 1970s, and both men and women wore basic tops as their everyday clothing. In the 1980s and 1990s, basic tops were often worn with leggings and short shorts.

Today, basic tops are still popular and come in a variety of materials and styles. Basic tops are perfect for those who prefer a simple and minimalist style.

Style the basic top for any occasion

Basic tops are a solid wardrobe staple as they are easy to style and can match most of your clothes, plus a basic top can be worn for any occasion.

But are you still unsure about how to style a basic top? Here are some ideas on how to style the basic top:

Get a casual and relaxed look with basic tops by combining it with a pair of jeans and sneakers or sandals. Depending on the season and weather, you can add a blazer or cardigan over the basic top to keep warm, for example.

Basic tops are also suitable for festive events. To get a festive look, the basic top can be styled with a cute skirt or a pair of pants in, for example, glittery or metallic fabric, and you can also spice up the outfit with beautiful jewelry and accessories.

Mesh dresses over a long basic top were a huge hit in 2022, and give you a really eye-catching, sparkling look. At Astrid Frank you can find the finest mesh dresses – perfect for festive occasions.

With a skirt or pants in neutral colors and some smart boots you can get a chic look, you can optionally style the look with some smart sunglasses and jewelry.

Go for a monochromatic look by styling basic with basic. To get a monochromatic look, style the top and bottom in the same color shades for a sophisticated and cohesive look. At Astrid Frank we have a range of matching sets, in the form of blazers and trousers and skirts.

But if you're not into the minimalist and simple look, and the majority of your wardrobe consists of colors, the basic top can be combined with a colorful bottom, or you can go for the monochromatic look and add colorful accessories and shoes.

The basic top is suitable for any occasion, whether formal or informal, and when it comes to styling basic tops, the possibilities are endless.

If you prefer a slightly shorter top, you can opt for a crop top instead. They give a more youthful and raw look.
You can also explore all our different tops for all occasions right here.

Basic tops are a must have!

At astridfrank.dk you can find a wide range of basic tops and basic products in good quality. Whether you like thin or thick straps, long or short tops, you can find a huge selection of these at Astrid Frank. Make sure you have a wide selection of basic products in your wardrobe so you are always ready for any occasion. In addition, we also have a huge range of shirts and sweaters, and much more that you can use to cover your basic top.