Just because you consider yourself a true fashion fanatic doesn't mean you embrace every single trend that comes along. Not everybody welcomed the whole Miu Miu-established no pants trend. Or the exposed bra phenomenon. Or all of the Y2K obsessions once again rearing their heads. The same goes for bubble hems, aka balloon hems. Skirts and dresses with the gathered, puffy silhouettes definitely aren't a cinch to pull off. Especially in real life. Now we have bubble hem tops to contend with. Although, as we will lay out, they're actually easier to work into your wardrobe than the bottoms.
In many ways, they're just like any other cropped top. If you're a tad apprehensive about trying out the latest craze, you can just dip your toe in by picking a shirt with a more subtle form of ruching. Some creations are so subdued, it may require a double take to really take in the minimal folds. Then you can graduate to more complex shapes. If you're already training your mind to accept the return of peplums, you'll be able to make the switch in no time.
There's a surprising amount of variety. Choose from tanks, collared shirts and even sweatshirts (including hoodies). The best part? The majority come courtesy of more affordable retailers, like Mango, Zara, Anthropologie, Pixie Market and even Banana Republic. The latter will only run you $22.50.
Keep reading to find the best bubble hem tops to shop.
By Anthropologie Cropped Bubble-Hem Tank Top in Frosted Tulip, $58 at Anthropologie
R13 Crossover Bubble Shirt, $450 at Shopbop
Mango Balloon-Effect Ramie Top, $139.99 at Mango
Adriana Degreas Inamorata Cotton-Blend Crop Top, $325 at Mytheresa
Banana Republic Drapey Shirred Bubble Top in Peri Noon, $22.50 at Banana Republic Factory
Zara Satin Balloon Top in Mink, $39.90 at Zara
Dress To Bubble T-Shirt Top, $44.10 at Shopbop
Madewell Sleeveless Crewneck Bubble Top in Summit Green, $52 at Madewell
Maeve Sleeveless Babydoll Bubble Blouse, $88 at Anthropologie
Nicholas the Label Nadira Crop Bubble Top, $245 at Saks
Another Girl Gingham Bubble Hem Peplum Tank Top, $79 at Urban Outfitters
Pixie Market Crop Layered Bubble Shirt, $114 at Pixie Market
DISSH Peggy White Cotton Strapless Top, $129.99 at DISSH
Dries Van Noten Off-White Draped Hoodie, $660 at SSENSE
En Saison Marianne Bubble-Hem Blouse, $59.95 at Anthropologie
Mango Balloon-Effect Blouse in Wrinkled Fabric, $99.99 at Mango
Isabel Marant Étoile Bertille Bubble Top, $385 at Bergdorf Goodman
By Anthropologie Bubble-Hem Babydoll Blouse, $59.95 at Anthropologie
R13 New York Balloon Crewneck, $595 at Shopbop
MON RENN Sleeveless Bubble Blouse, $89.95 at Anthropologie
Line & Dot Wesley Mix Medi Top, $99 at Shopbop
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