A mesh top is one of those pieces that sounds harder to wear than it is. It has a reputation for belonging to the dance floor, yet the right one, worn with the right things underneath and beside it, is quietly one of the most useful tops you can own. It adds texture to a plain outfit, softens a sharp pair of pants and takes a black skirt from sensible to interesting. This is the Tuchuzy guide to the mesh top outfit: how to wear it across a real day, from the first coffee to the last drink, using two pieces from our Chosen by Tuchuzy label that are well stocked right now.
Tuchuzy ships worldwide, including across Australia and to the United States, so both tops below can be with you wherever you are. If you would rather see them on, visit us on Hall Street in Bondi Beach. Mesh is one of several shapes in our pillar guide to going out tops for women, which is the place to start if you are still deciding on a silhouette.
Meet the two mesh tops
The first is the Chosen by Tuchuzy Asym Mesh Long Sleeve Top in Black. The asymmetric line is the point of it: it gives a plain black top a shape that looks designed rather than basic, and the long sleeves make it a year-round piece. The second is the Chosen by Tuchuzy Mesh Scarf Top in Coffee, which brings a softer, warmer colour and a scarf detail that does a lot of the styling for you. Both are part of the Chosen by Tuchuzy tops range. If the colour or size you want has gone, the collection is the place to look for the closest match, and our wider tops collection carries more.
The easiest way to think about a mesh top is as a layer rather than a statement. Decide what sits underneath, such as a neat tank or a bralette in a matching tone, and the rest of the outfit becomes simple. We keep a good selection of basics in the tanks and tees collection for exactly this purpose, and the lingerie collection has the options if you want the mesh to work as a feature.
Morning: coffee and the first meeting
Start with the long sleeve. Wear the Asym Mesh Long Sleeve Top over a plain black tank with a pair of tailored pants. The mesh gives the outfit texture, and the pants keep it looking serious enough for a meeting or a long working morning. The Chosen by Tuchuzy pants collection has tailored straight styles and looser cuts if you prefer something relaxed. Add a pair of simple flat shoes, a small bag and no jewellery beyond a pair of earrings, and the outfit does the rest.
If you work from home, the same top works over leggings or relaxed trousers with the camera in mind. Our guide to the work from home outfit has more ideas for a day at the kitchen table. And if you work in an office, our work tops guide shows how to build on the same idea with shirts and tanks.
Lunch: softer and a little warmer
By lunchtime you may want something less sharp. Swap the black for the Mesh Scarf Top in Coffee, and pair it with a pale skirt or a pair of light trousers. A denim skirt in ivory is a clean base for the coffee tone, and it brings a casual note that makes the mesh feel easy rather than precious. The Chosen by Tuchuzy skirts and the wider skirts collection give you more lengths to try. Add a pair of sunglasses from the designer sunglasses edit and you are ready for a long table on a sunny afternoon.
Colour matters here. Coffee and ivory sit together very naturally, and so do coffee and black. If you want to repeat the idea at a weekend lunch, our brunch outfit guide and the casual weekend outfit look at the same palette in a more relaxed setting.
Afternoon: errands and the in-between hours
The hours between lunch and drinks are where most outfits fall apart, because they ask for comfort and polish at the same time. Here a mesh top works in your favour, since it looks finished without needing a lot of work. Wear the black long sleeve with jeans and a jacket, and you can run errands, pick things up and still be dressed for a last-minute plan. The jeans collection and the broader denim edit have options in a range of washes, and the Chosen by Tuchuzy jackets include vegan leather styles that turn the whole outfit into a city look when the weather asks for a layer.
Evening: drinks and dinner
This is where the mesh top comes into its own. Wear the Asym Mesh Long Sleeve over a fitted tank with a satin pant or a sequin skirt, and you have an evening outfit that needs almost no additions. A black sequin midi skirt from the Chosen by Tuchuzy skirts edit is a smart pairing: the sequins bring the sparkle, the mesh brings the texture, and the black keeps the whole look grounded. For a softer evening, try the Coffee Mesh Scarf Top with satin pants in coffee for a tone-on-tone outfit that looks deliberate and expensive without trying.
Finish with jewellery that holds its own. A pair of gold hoops from the earrings edit is enough, or you can build up a stack from the jewellery collection. For more going-out ideas, read our pillar guide to going out tops, the after work drinks outfit and the dinner party outfit.
How to wear a mesh top without overthinking it
A few rules make the whole thing easier. Choose your layer underneath first; it decides how the top looks. Keep the bottom half simple, since the mesh already provides the interest. Stay within a tight palette, such as black with black or coffee with ivory, so the texture reads as intentional. And avoid piling on other statement pieces; one textured item per outfit is plenty.
Think too about care. Delicate textures last longer when you treat them gently, so read the care label on any piece you buy and wash accordingly. Our guide to building a wardrobe that lasts covers the basics of looking after what you own.
Your questions answered
What do you wear under a mesh top? A fitted tank or bralette in black, nude or a tone that matches the outfit. Choose the layer first, then add the top. The tanks and tees collection is a good place to find one.
Can you wear a mesh top to work? Yes, with a tank underneath and tailored pants. Keep the rest of the outfit simple and the texture will look polished rather than party-ready.
What colours go with a coffee mesh top? Ivory, black, cream and denim all sit well with coffee. For a tone-on-tone look, try other warm browns.
How do I stop a mesh top looking too going-out? Pair it with daytime pieces such as denim, flat shoes and a simple bag, and leave the sparkle for after dark.
Does Tuchuzy ship worldwide? Yes, we ship across Australia, to the United States and internationally, so you can have either top wherever you are.
A good mesh top earns its place by working harder than it looks. Wear it across the whole day, and you will see why it is one of the most useful pieces in the wardrobe.