We Found 9 Affordable Versions Of The DÔEN Tops We Dream Of All Year
One is $12. None are over $65.
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by The Candidly Team
A lot of clothes look the same. It’s the reason we have to try on 172 white t-shirts to know which brand makes the best white t-shirt and shop yearly for jeans to find the ones that will truly look the best on our butt.
But Dôen does not make clothes that look the same as anything else. They make pieces so detailed and distinct that they create entire looks all by themselves.
Pieces like this:
And this:
And these:
Notice how we’re only showing you tops? Not that the title didn’t tip you off, but Dôen’s tops are something to specifically be celebrated. Yes, we could also write long articles about their dresses* or their skirts* or their knits*, but their tops solve a range of problems we face when getting dressed each day. What shirt can I just throw on with jeans and look fully styled? What shirt is dressed up enough to wear out to dinner? How can I still look pretty and put together when I feel bloated and would rather sink into the earth than wear anything tight?
Dôen tops are alluring without being revealing, romantic but still somehow modern, statement without feeling over-the-top.
But just one thing:
They cost a lot. Now listen, if you can afford to invest in one you love, we absolutely recommend that you buy a top from Dôen. The quality is amazing, and you’ll wear it forever. But if you want all that deeply feminine beauty in a single top at a more affordable price, here are 9 glorious options:
1. Gap × DÔEN Adult Eyelet Shirt
We start with the obvious. Dôen’s team-up with Gap has been one of our favorite collaborations of the past decade. The line infuses all those special Dôen details into classic, wearable styles. This white, eyelet button-down is a prime example. It elevates any blue jeans you tuck it into more than any other short-sleeve shirt in your closet.
Price: $27.50
2. J.Crew Factory Striped boatneck tee
A classic French boatneck tee is a staple in any DÔEN gal’s closet. And this one has that perfect off-shoulder, slouched fit that’s impossibly chic.
Price: $24.50
3. Quince Organic Textured Cotton Peasant Blouse
You have to zoom in on this one to fully understand why we’re so madly in love. The design at the end of each sleeve. The back, which may be even better than the front. It’s the kind of top you wear the second it’s not in the laundry bin, because it fits beautifully and looks 3X more expensive than it is.
Price: $50
4. Amazon Essentials Women's Long-Sleeve Button-Down
Again, why is this so much more interesting than any other solid button-down you’d wear on any given day? Dôen prints and plaids feel nostalgic at the same time that they’re smart and modern. The black and white check print they often use is just one example of how something so simple can create an enviable look. And Amazon makes one for $12.
Price: $12
5. böhme Tiffany Floral Blouse
Alas we get to a floral. This pretty top does all the work for us when we wear it with jeans or really any long pants. It’s a dream for period days and incredible on a belly pooch.
Price: $58.50
6. Gap 100% Cotton Pointelle Tank Top
If you told us you spent $135 on this gorgeous tank, we wouldn’t bat an eye. When has a tank ever made us look this sophisticated?
Price: $23
7. Tankaneo Womens Puff Sleeve Shirt
You’re sick of us saying it but this top in any color with any bottom in your closet (*cough* jeans) just makes everything so much more styled looking. Lots of colors are available, though black or white is a great place to start.
Price: $23
8. Gap Lace-Trim Voile Top
If you have thicker arms, a puff-sleeve style is so flattering. We wear this top with column skirts and tall boots, or long fall trousers and Mary Janes and it magically dresses everything up or down (as needed) to hit the exact right balance.
Price: $39
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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