In a weird year that keeps getting weirder, we’ve come to accept the out-of-the-ordinary as, well, ordinary. That includes everything from telecommuting out of our bedroom offices to attending Zoom-dinner dates at the hottest new restaurant in town (our coffee tables). For all the singles out there, pivoting from late-night bar meet-ups to virtual courting has been a transition. But, it’s also had its perks: all you need to worry about in the dressing-up department is your top half — meaning, you can keep the comfy sweatpants on or go completely pantless and no one will know the difference.
The key to nailing the perfect Zoom-date outfit is to pick a top that features some style of unique accent. Think blouses with square necklines, subtle-yet-sexy cut-out details, or glimmering pieces that’ll catch any eye behind your computer’s screen. If you still need some help deciding, we’ve got you covered with 14 virtual-date-worthy options ahead.
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Banana Republic Lace Trim Camisole
Wear this top solo for a bolder bare-shouldered look OR pair it with an oversized cardigan for a mere hint of smolder.
Banana Republic Lace-Trim Camisole, $, available at Banana Republic
Bexley Plaid Top
A top that’s both sexy and feminine. The plaid, the puffed sleeves, the v-neckline, and the peasant collar; does it get any better?
Free People Bexley Plaid Top, $, available at Free People
Stun them in a puff-sleeve top with a face-framing square neckline and sheeny fabric that adds visual interest.
H&M Jacquard-Weave Top, $, available at H&M
Everlane The Luster Mockneck Tank Bodysuit
Zoom dates may be the perfect setting to rock a bodysuit: you don’t have to wear anything on the bottom if you don’t want to AND they won’t bunch up or pop out like regular tops do when tucked in while you’re sitting down.
Everlane The Luster Mockneck Tank Bodysuit – Black, $, available at Everlane
Romi Marigold Satin Top
Satin is sexy, and that’s a fact. The combination of glossy fabric and feminine ruffled details of the Romi top will make you want to wear this long after your date ends.
Lisa Says Gah Romi Marigold Satin Top, $, available at Lisa Says Gah
Ruffle-Neck Pullover Sweater
Add a pop of color, a blouson sleeve, and a ruffled neckline, all in a sultry red hue.
Madewell Ruffle-Neck Pullover Sweater, $, available at Madewell
Charli Sheer Turtleneck Top
Heading to your 3rd virtual date? Add some sex appeal while remaining mysterious with a semi-sheer turtleneck top.
Jonathan Simkhai Charli Sheer Turtleneck Top, $, available at Olivela
Reign Top
You can’t go wrong with a classic black blouse, especially when it offers a flattering sweetheart neckline.
Reformation Reign Top, $, available at The Reformation
Animal Skin Printed Top
The easiest way to spice up any ensemble is with an animal printed top.
French Connection Animal Skin Printed Top, $, available at Verishop
Embroidered Scallop Bow Blouse
All you’ll need is a dark lip and some chunky gold hoop earrings to complete this look.
& Other Stories Embroidered Scallop Bow Blouse, $, available at & Other Stories
Eddy Floral-Print Cloqué Blouse
Printed, soft-to-touch, and statement-making, this cool-girl blouse can be worn for both date nights and once we go back into the office.
Stine Goya Eddy Floral-Print Cloqué Blouse, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Galyang Button-Front Blouse
Dress for date success with a top that cinches your figure yet gives off a cool pirate vibe. The sartorial set gets it.
souk and sepia Galyang Button-Front Blouse, $, available at souk and sepia
Printed Form-Fitting Long-Sleeve Top
For those who prefer to be comfortable and cute simultaneously.
COS Printed Long-Sleeve Top, $, available at COS
Leah Faux Fur Cropped Muscle Tee
Cropped, made of fluffy faux fur and designed in a muscle tee silhouette; need we say more?
Anthropologie Leah Faux Fur Cropped Muscle Tee, $, available at Anthropologie
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