Theory Women's Tops

Sleek and minimal Theory tops are crafted for the urbanite within us all. This brand has created a world of simplicity as the sincerest form of sophistication, where flamboyance is a deftly placed pleat or a knife-sharp neckline. It defined contemporary New York fashion when it launched in 1997; Browse our favourites here, and you'll see how Theory has been nurturing its talent for subtlety in the decades since.

Note, for example, the women's v-neck tops. Whether made from subtly tailored satin or rendered as a plain cotton T-shirt, this brand treats understatement as an art form. The same goes for the house's shirts, which might sport simple ruffs or – gasp – an all-over pattern framed by a terse, structured silhouette. Its cashmere women's tops might be the most modest of all, sporting spartan embellishments like pearlescent buttons and extra-long drawstrings. Many are made of 100% cashmere, for supreme softness and a light, airy feel.

We haven't got to the best bit yet. Thanks to their careful, understated construction, Theory tops can pair with just about anything. A black jumper will breeze through the working week, then sit comfortably alongside jeans, come Saturday. A woollen hoody would match well with a preppy skirt or equally with slouchy jogging bottoms.