5 Ways to Wear Your Tunic Tops

A timeless tunic top is the best way to show off your style this season. 

Tunics are a women's wardrobe favourite, offering floaty feminine charm and beautiful boho vibes. Joe Browns offers a range of styles in a stunning variety of colours, lengths, and sleeve types, so you can pick the perfect tunic top for you. 

Once you've chosen your tunic, you may be wondering how to style it. 

In this guide, we'll cover what to wear with tunic tops and how this classic capsule wardrobe piece can create several fabulous outfits through the seasons.

A ladies' tunic is the perfect blend between a top and a dress. It typically sits between your hip and mid-thigh. A tunic is longer than a shirt or blouse and is often more loose-fitting than a T-shirt. 

Our guide to tunics explains the wonders of this fun and versatile piece further. 

There are loads of different styles of tunic tops, from sleeveless tunics to longer tunic tops that almost reach your knees. The versatility of tunics makes them good fun to style, as there’s no right or wrong way to wear them. Thanks to their long silhouette and flowing fabrics, tunic tops will flatter any woman’s figure, as our article on how to style tunic tops for petites shows.

For those gorgeous tunics that are just a little too short to become a dress, adding a pair of leggings is a great way to keep your look bright and breezy whilst adding an extra layer. Perfect for cooler evenings and autumnal strolls, tunics and leggings are an effortlessly elegant combo, especially when finished with boots and perhaps an edgy leather jacket. 

We stock a range of tunic tops that go great with our leggings here at Joe Browns so that you can get all your wardrobe essentials in one place!

If you have a shorter tunic, it’ll look great over a pair of your favourite skinny jeans. Perfect for a day in the office when your tee-and-jeans combo just feels too plain. Our top tip is to choose a tunic with some eye-catching detailing, such as pretty buttons or embroidery, to elevate your outfit one step further. 

There’s always the option to pair a longer tunic with slim-fit jeans using the half-tuck technique. This one’s simple yet super effective—just tuck the front of your tunic into your jeans to create a dipped hem look for a unique take on tunic styling.

Whilst skinny jeans are the go-to denim combo for tunics, don’t rule flares out of the race. When you wear your tunic top with flared jeans, you create an interesting silhouette that’s beautifully boho.

Style a tunic with shorts or capris for a playful look that's perfect for all your summer adventures, from music festivals to coastal getaways. On cooler evenings add a light layer, like a leather or denim jacket.

For a rock-bohemian aesthetic, finish the look with some buckled western boots. Or opt for a pair of espadrille sandals if you're going for a more glamorous outfit.

One of our favourite ways to wear a longer tunic in the cooler months is with cosy tights, plus a matching jacket, for a laid-back evening look that’s ideal for those chillier nights out or an easy outfit to throw on for dreamy daytime style. Throw a chunky belt around your waist to accentuate your figure, and add some knee-high boots or snazzy heels. You’ll be turning heads wherever you go.

Your tunic top can also be styled as a remarkable layering piece. Slip a short sleeved tunic on over a plain t-shirt or long sleeved top and trousers ensemble to add cosy warmth with a pop of colour. 

Layering works both ways, too. If you’re wearing a tunic and are starting to feel the chill, add a chunky knitted cardigan or jumper to bulk up your outfit and keep you warm throughout the evening.

We often hear people ask if you can wear tunics with a skirt. Tunics with a shorter hemline teamed with a midi or maxi skirt can be a great look. Just make sure the layering seems intentional, the skirt’s hemline should fall below your tunic.