Forget Your Basic White Tee for a Sec—Jeans, Skirts and Trousers Look So Much Chicer With This Sleek Top

While summer was all about the cotton boho blouse, for autumn/winter, I’m seeing a new glossy top come into full fruition: the satin cami. No doubt you’ve seen the viral Zara asymmetric style that was so popular in black, the high-street hero later created it in brown, blue and butter yellow (I’ll show you how to take this one into the new season, later). And of course, the likes of Reformation and Réalisation are known for having satin styles all year round that’ll add a sleek finish to any look. But now, you can quite literally find them in every ‘new in’ section of most high street and designer sites. They’re a mini trend that can’t go unnoticed. Why? Because, as we all know all too well, a ‘nice top’ never fails, no matter the season or year you wear it in. And if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.

The thing is, though, I’ve only ever really worn a satin top for evening plans. Most often with jeans and heels, of course. But what I’m seeing to be different about the return of the ’90s style this time round is that a lot of the most stylish women are making them work for daytime, too. Forgoing their simple white tees or shirts, they’re introducing the satin top into so many anti-trend, everyday looks. Whether it’s that Zara cami mixed with a burgundy bomber and wide-leg trousers, a polka dot version with an oversized blazer or a simple cream iteration elevated with a sleek leather pencil skirt, as just seen in Paris on the Saint Laurent spring/summer 2026 runway, this is plenty of inspo out there for what to wear with satin tops this season.