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Millennials and Gen Z Are Finally In Agreement—This is the Pretty Top Trend They're Both Buying Now

By Swedan Margen

Millennials and Gen Z Are Finally In Agreement—This is the Pretty Top Trend They're Both Buying Now

Anyone with family or friends who span the Gen Z and millennial divide will be able to attest to the profound difference in preferences between the two, with styling also coming into play here. While the older camp has a deep penchant for capsule wardrobes and sharp tailoring, the younger cohort has found their style in an era of microtrends and "cores", seeing them embrace playful, bolder looks with more ease than their older peers (something I agree with as a millennial).

Still, despite the differences in taste, there are a few trends that blur the divide. The latest that's caught my eye? The denim top trend.

Influencer @tamaramory stand outside wearing a denim halterneck top with black trousers. She carries a white handbag and wears headphones over her ears.

Blending the millennials's favourite fabrication with Gen Z's love of an interesting top, this dated trend was always destined for multi-generational success. Of course, denim shirts have been in our rotations for years but, in strapless, halter camisole or even bralette form, these trending tops are reminiscent of those seen throughout the '90s and early '00s—a period of time that both generations have a soft spot for.

@jeannine.roxas wears a denim bra top with a white skirt

When styled with typical summer fabrics such as cotton or linen, the rich denim composition lends your outfit a directional edge that can be hard to acquire with summer dressing.

Influencer @brittanybathgate wears a COS denim halterneck top with a denim long-line pencil skirt.

Read on to discover the chicest denim tops to shop now.

Shop Denim Tops:

We the Free Crossroads Denim Tank

Free People

We the Free Crossroads Denim Tank

This breezy denim top is perfect for styling across summer's hottest days.

Sleeveless Raw Denim Top

COS

Sleeveless Raw Denim Top

Style with the coordinating skirt or pair with a swishy white style.

Tapered-Waist Denim Waistcoat

H&M

Tapered-Waist Denim Waistcoat

Honestly, this looks more expensive than it actually is.

Brittany Denim Halter Top

Reformation

Brittany Denim Halter Top

Be quick—this is on its way to selling out.

Trish Denim Belted Top

Aligne

Trish Denim Belted Top

I always come back to Aligne for their chic range of denim.

Open Back Top - Hurricane

Dala has a way of making simple denim feel incredibly elevated.

Massimo Dutti, Strapless Denim Top

Massimo Dutti

Strapless Denim Top

Be quick! This is on its way to selling out.

Denim Vest

While I love this in the dark indigo shade, this also comes in a fresh wash of light blue.

Topshop Denim Boat Neck Top in Indigo Rinse

Style with black trousers or pair these with a vibrant red shade.

Pleated Denim Top – Dark Blue – Women – Arket Gb

Double down on the volume and style this with a swishy cotton skirt.

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