Crinkle Cotton Tunic

When tidying up your closet this season, why not think beyond the trends and focus on wardrobe workhorses? A crinkle cotton tunic can pull double duty as a beach-side cover up or as late night lounge wear when paired effortlessly with cotton printed pajamas or capris. Before you shell out the cash on a crinkle tunic or, worse yet, pass this wardrobe staple up this season, get to know the versatility of crinkled cotton and what to look for when shopping for this signature cotton piece.

Benefits of Crinkled Cotton

Can you say wash and go? Unlike ordinary cotton which may be shaped, tailored or starched, crinkled cotton has a haphazard appearance that looks as though it may have frolicked in the laundry basket for just a tad bit too long. Because crinkled cotton loves its wrinkles, caring for this natural fiber couldn’t be easier. Simply wash your crinkled garments in cold water, wrinkle or twist them up, and air them dry. For best results, many designers recommend tying the rolled and twisted garment into sections prior to air drying.

How to Wear a Cotton Tunic

Many people prefer the look of crinkled cotton compared to pressed cotton tunics, as the crinkled look carries a bohemian beach vibe that is perfect for hot summer days, long skirts, and sexy leather sandals.

Cotton tunics are wardrobe basics that pack and travel well, all while working well for both daytime or evening dressing options. A simple cotton tunic can pull together a pair of denim jeans, or top off a colorful pair of leggings. With a broomstick skirt and a wide leather belt, dressing in a bohemian fashion couldn’t be easier.

When kicking back poolside, a crinkled tunic packs well in the beach bag and helps prevent sunburn mid afternoon. Throw a cotton tunic over your bathing suit, pair with a floppy sun hat and flip flops and summer poolside dressing is stylish yet foolproof.

Summer isn’t the only time you can wear your favorite cotton tunic. As autumn rolls around, don’t pack up that crinkled shirt. Cotton tunics look chic when paired with equestrian boots and fitted pants. For an artistic edge that is always timeless, dress up a long black skirt and a pair of black heeled boots with a crinkled tunic and artisan crafted silver jewelry.

When October rolls around and Halloween rears its head, a flowy white crinkled shirt is made to double as a unique costume accessory. Pirates, peasants, medieval/ renaissance characters as well as Grecian goddesses can all sport a crinkled tunic.

Choosing a Crinkle Cotton Tunic

Because cotton varies in both its quality and the price point, it’s always best to consider your lifestyle and the styling options you look for in a garment prior to spending hard earned cash.

Crinkled cotton can be found in high quality fiber and in poor, cheaply constructed fiber that accompany humble price tags. The frequency in which you intend to wear your cotton tunic should be considered. Generally speaking, you’ll get what you pay for, and a poorly crafted cotton tunic may not hold up for more than a season or two.

Because a crinkled tunic is a fashion mainstay that will never go in or out of style, consider shopping summer end sales in your favorite department stores for the best price on a cotton tunic that will see you through season after season in effortless style.

Crinkle tops are available in an array of vivid colors, funky prints and in the timeless and most classic basic white option.

For a flattering and easy go to summer outfit, pair a crinkle top now with cargo shorts or an ethnic inspired bohemian skirt and keep this wardrobe treasure available for colorful corduroys and fitted cardigans come fall. Not many wardrobe basics can pull off the variety of different looks that are possible with a cotton tunic. Filled with unlimited potential, this basic cotton shirt can easily become your signature piece.