Mela Purdie Tops

Shop Mela Purdie tops at Weekends, from jersey tees and sleeveless layers to shirts and blouses. Start with how you want a top to sit: close enough to layer beneath a jacket, loose through the body, or long enough to wear untucked over pants.

Fabric, sleeve shape and hem length can change the feel of an outfit as much as colour. Use the guide below to narrow your choice, then check the fit and fabric details on the individual garment.

Choosing the Right Mela Purdie Top

Room Through the Body and Sleeves

If you prefer a top that falls away from the body, look for ease through the bust, waist and hips. A loose body does not always mean a roomy sleeve, so check upper-arm space too. For a button-through shirt, allow enough room to move without pulling across the bust. When layering, consider the combined bulk of the top and the garment worn over it.

Fabric, Drape and Structure

Matte Jersey is a soft stretch knit with a matte surface. Mache is a fluid woven fabric; its drape should not be confused with stretch. Microprene is a cotton-rich stretch woven with a crisper feel, while Powder Knit is a compressed matte knit. Check each garment’s composition and cut rather than assuming that two tops in the same size will fit alike.

Sleeve Coverage and Necklines

Choose sleeve length around the coverage you enjoy and the layers you already wear. Check where a short sleeve finishes on your arm and whether a longer sleeve fits comfortably beneath your jacket. With a sleeveless top, consider armhole depth as well as neckline height, particularly if you plan to wear it on its own.

Choosing a Top Length to Wear with Pants

For an untucked top, compare its finished length with a garment you already like. Notice where the hem sits at the front, back and sides, and whether it has room to move over your hips.

A shorter top or a partial tuck can help show the waist with wider pants. A longer shirt can give more coverage with a narrower leg. These are starting points: the best balance depends on your height, preferred coverage and the rise of your pants. Browse our Mela Purdie pants to put an outfit together.

Shirts, Blouses and Layers

For collared and button-through options, explore Mela Purdie shirts and blouses. For a short-sleeved style in fluid Maché, see the Travel T collection. You can also browse Mela Purdie core essentials, see the wider Mela Purdie collection, or check the current Mela Purdie sale selection.

Fit Advice from Weekends

Visit our Mount Lawley boutique or contact the Weekends team for help comparing fit, fabric and length before ordering. Tell us which tops you already enjoy wearing and what you would like to change. Shop online with delivery across Australia and New Zealand.