A model wearing a plus-size mesh zebra print top.

A Pitch: Wear Your Favorite Mesh Top All Day Long

Spotting a sheer top and bralette combo in the wild is ridiculously easy after 10 PM on a Saturday night—but a plethora of mesh top sightings during the day? It feels unlikely. Or, at least, it did. Lately, we’re seeing these pieces being rendered in increasingly fun and vibrant versions. Meaning plus-size mesh tops are now a veritable all-day look. (!) Transitioning from an afternoon brunch with your parents to an underground club with your BFFs has never been easier (or hotter).

And it kind of makes sense that our night-wear has been turned into day-wear—considering the fact that many of us spent well over a year without much of a night life. (Unless you count solo ragers in the living room, of course.) Why hide our favorite going-out looks when we can simply repurpose them for daytime use? There’s no real reason that plus-size mesh tops can’t look just as cute paired with a floral mini skirt and sneakers as they do with ripped skinnies and a sexy bralette. 11 AM or midnight, there’s honestly no wrong time to wear this trend.

Plus, we can’t discount the inherent comfort that mesh tops offer. They move with you—which is ideal for both the dance floor and all-day shopping trips. Structured corset tops and tight leather blouses might look incredible on your Instagram story, but they’re not necessarily meant for wearing hours at a time (at least when it comes to staying comfortable). On the other hand, plus-size mesh tops are easy to move around in and much more breathable than most other going-out looks—not to mention seriously sexy. Frankly, it’s a win-win-win.

From grabbing coffee with co-workers to spending the entire night dancing at your favorite club, mesh tops do it all. Go for a classic neutral hue or a statement-making animal print—either way, you can’t lose.

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1. Strawberry Mesh Top

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $19 from New Girl Order


2. Jade Puff-Sleeve Mesh Bodysuit

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $17.98 from Fashion to Figure


3. Plus-Size Sheer Leopard Blouse

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $17 from Nasty Gal


4. Plus-Size Marble Mesh Crop Top

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $9.60 from Boohoo


5. Plus-Size Zebra Mesh Top

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $15 from Nasty Gal


6. Saint Genies Plus-Size Mesh Bodysuit

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $51 from ASOS


7. Hollyn Mock Neck Mesh Top

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $29.95 from Fashion to Figure


8. Sweet Kitty Mesh Top

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $27 from New Girl Order


9. Plus-Size Cupped Mesh Cami Top

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $16 from PrettyLittleThing


10. Daisy Street Top in Tie-Dye Mesh

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $26 from ASOS


11. Plus-Size Purple Floral Print Mesh Bodysuit

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $21.99 from Rue21


12. Club L London High-Neck Mesh Crop Top

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $39.20 from ASOS


13. Plus-Size Tie-Dye Long-Sleeve Top

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $20 from PrettyLittleThing


14. New Girl Order Sweetheart Mesh Crop Top

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $24.50 from ASOS


15. Plus-Size Tie-Dye Long-Sleeve Top

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $20 from PrettyLittleThing


16. Plus-Size Mesh Cut-Out Leopard Bodysuit

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $10 from Boohoo


17. Cherese Twist-Front Mesh Top

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $44.95 from Fashion to Figure


18. Plus-Size Structured Mesh Corset

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $24 from PrettyLittleThing


19. Plus-Size Leopard Mesh Bodysuit

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $11 from Nasty Gal


20. Jerrika Mesh Crop Tee

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $19.95 from Fashion to Figure


21. Plus-Size Black Mesh Crop Top

A model wearing a plus-size mesh top.

shop the look — $12 from Missguided