How to Wear a Tunic

Skinny Jeans

Layer a tunic over skinny jeans for an easy, casual outfit. Pick out a pair of distressed jeans for an extra relaxed look, or wear an undistressed pair for a sleek, polished look. Create a vibrant look by layering a colorful, patterned top over a pair of jeans. Play around with neutral tones for a more subtle outfit.

Leggings

Wear a tunic with leggings for a chic, comfortable look. Tunics don’t offer a lot of coverage on their own. Instead, layer the tunic over a nice pair of leggings to create a stylish, well-rounded outfit. You can finish off your look with a nice, professional set of shoes, like a pair of flats. For a casual, edgier look, wear leather leggings instead.

Shorts

Pair a tunic with visible shorts. Shorts and tunics go great together—you just want your shorts to be visible beneath your tunic. Before heading out, check that the bottom of your shorts are longer than the bottom hem of your tunic.

Dress

Slip your tunic over a sleeveless dress. If you can, choose a dress color that contrasts nicely with your tunic—this will create a stylish, dynamic outfit. In this ensemble, your tunic will act as the sleeves of your dress. You might layer a bold, solid-colored tunic over a neutral-toned dress.

Solid Colors

Pick out a solid-colored tunic for a classic look. Solid colors blend well with the rest of your outfit, creating a stylish and streamlined look. Keep things subtle with neutral tones, or create a bolder ensemble with more dramatic tones. A cream or light-brown colored tunic can create a subtle, stylish look, while a brighter tunic creates a more eye-catching outfit.

Patterns

Jazz up your outfit with a patterned tunic. Choose a tunic with an eye-catching pattern to serve as the focal point for your outfit. Pick out a unique, eclectic pattern for a really eye-catching look, or play around with a simpler pattern for a less dramatic outfit. A tunic patterned with bugs and birds creates a fun, eye-catching look, while a striped tunic is a lot more subtle.

Sweater Tunic

Bundle up with a sweater tunic. Sweater tunics offer the comfort and flexibility of a tunic with soft, insulated material of a sweater. Layer your tunic over a pair of long pants, jeans, or leggings, along with a comfortable pair of shoes. For instance, you might layer a sweater tunic over a pair of jeans, along with a pair of boots. Scarves and winter hats are also great additions to this outfit.

Cropped Jacket

Layer a cropped jacket over your tunic. Pick a jacket that contrasts nicely with your tunic, and creates a dynamic, eye-catching look. Feel free to jazz this look up with other accessories too, like a belt or thick necklace. For instance, you might match a light-colored jacket with a dark, solid-colored tunic.

Boots

Dress down in a pair of knee-high boots. Knee-high boots are a great way to prioritize comfort while still looking stylish. Pick out a long pair of pants, like leggings or skinny jeans, and then layer your boots over top. Neutral-toned boots go with a variety of outfits.

High Heels

Add some height to your outfit with high-heeled shoes. Tunics are very versatile, and go with a variety of different shoes. Play around with high heels, pumps, and strappy sandals until you find a look you really like!

Belts

Define your waist with a belt. Wide, waist-flattering belts are universally stylish with tunics. Skinny belts are another stylish option that help add an extra dimension to your outfit. If your tunic is straight, style your outfit with a braided belt that sits around the middle of your waist.

Scarves

Grab a decorative scarf as a finishing touch to your outfit. Get dressed in your outfit of choice. Before heading out, wrap a scarf around your neck as a stylish accent. As an extra touch, pick out a scarf that meshes well with your tunic’s color scheme. For example, you might wear a paisley blue scarf with a blue top.

Chunky Necklace

Add an extra dimension to your look with a chunky necklace. Chunky jewelry adds a lot of depth and style to your outfit, and contrasts nicely with a tunic. Pick out jewelry in a color that meshes with your outfit, like neutral tones.

Hats

Slip on a brimmed hat before heading out. Brimmed hats go well with both long-sleeved and sleeveless tunics, creating a balanced, timeless look in your outfit. Play around with solid tones to create a balanced look throughout your outfit. You might wear a solid-colored hat with a neutral-toned tunic. Or, you could contrast a darker hat with a lighter tunic.