Most of us are guilty of having embraced certain trends we now totally cringe at in retrospect. But with the undeniable resurgence of decades past, some are making a fashionable comeback via covetable modern iterations (see: chokers and mom jeans). One formerly popular piece our teenage selves would wear in a heartbeat—the strapless top—is back on the scene thanks to style star Lucy Hale, who recently paired it with trousers, pumps and minimalist duster earrings. In lieu of the old-school tube silhouette (raise your hand if you begged your mother to buy you one despite it breaking school dress code), the newest renditions are structured, sleek and unexpectedly elegant, and when teamed with polished separates—as exhibited by Lucy—the chic result is a far departure from our tween years. Score the perfect day-to-night top yourself with our selects ahead.
Chic Strapless Tops
Lucy Hale in New York City, April 2017
Alice Blouse
$125
Babaton
Strapless Bow Tank
$175
C/MEO
Addison Striped Bustier Top
$250
Intermix
Strapless Crepe Bustier Top
$550
Adam Lippes
Cady Bustier Top
$595
Tibi
Hiro Strapless Top
$895
Yeon