Plus Size Trendy Peasant Top

What Is a Peasant Top

You’ve seen billowy peasant tops in pictures of women from the medieval times. You’ve seen them on peace sign-flashing hippies in the 70s. And today you can see them on everyone! There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to defining peasant tops, but they generally have a scooped, elasticized, or gathered neckline, and many are designed to be worn off the shoulders. Peasant tops may have any number of sleeve styles, including:

• Cap sleeves
• Long, flowing sleeves gathered at the wrists
• Drawstring sleeves
• 3/4 sleeves

These retro-inspired tops are back in style with a vengeance and are one of the year’s hottest fashions.

Who Can Wear Peasant Tops

Peasant tops are versatile and can be worn by just about all plus size women. Take care in selecting your top, though, as certain types of necklines, colors, and designs work better for different types of bodies.

Peasant Tops for Pear Shapes

The traditional, ultra-feminine peasant top with long fluttery sleeves and an off-the-shoulder cut are ideal for those wanting to draw attention to the upper body. This means you, pear-shaped beauties! By wearing a plus size trendy peasant top in a stunning shade or vibrant pattern, you draw the eye to your neck, breast, and midsection, and away from your thighs and bottom. Look for tops that are waist-length. Styles offering waist gathering are also a good option.

Peasant Tops for Rectangles

Full-figured women with a rectangle, or banana, shape-- where the chest, hip, and waist measurements are roughly equal-- also look lovely in peasant tops. The dropped neckline and willowy fabric create shape and definition in an otherwise straight body. Styles with front darts also give the appearance of shape. Choose bright colors and bold patterns, such as large flowers or geometric print.

Peasant Tops for Apples

Although women with apple shaped bodies generally try to detract attention from the midsection, they can wear peasant tops, too. A well-chosen peasant top will keep the attention on the neckline and bust, and away from the belly and waist. It’s best to choose peasant tops in slimming black, navy, and other dark colors. Avoid tops that hit at the waist and choose longer blouses instead. Select peasant blouses that are loose and flowing over those that are gathered at the waist. As for necklines, look for those with lacing, ties, keyholes, embroidery, and other stylistic details at the chest.

How to Wear a Plus Size Trendy Peasant Top

Peasant tops are easy to wear because they go so well with everything! Here are a few ideas:

• Pair a romantic off-the-shoulder peasant blouse with a long, flowing peasant skirt for a bohemian look.
• To balance the loose, willowy look of the top, wear a peasant top over a mini skirt.
• For an easy summer look, wear your peasant blouse with capris.
• Going Western? Add a coordinating vest, tight jeans, and a pair of boots.

Where to Buy

Since plus size trendy peasant tops are so popular right now, you can find them at most stores that sell casual plus sized clothing. Here are a few places online selling these red hot blouses:

• Avenue
• Lane Bryant
• Woman Within
• Silhouettes