07-07-2025
I Missed Out On COS' Viral Dress – But Its New Version Looks Even Better
Gathered Cotton Top - White
If your summer wardrobe is stacked with minimalist summer dresses and elevated basics that feel timeless yet current, chances are you're well acquainted with COS. A fashion editor go-to, the high street label has a knack for delivering chic staples that effortlessly slide into your wardrobe rotation and look much more expensive than they are. One standout that's simply too good to gatekeep? The Gathered Cotton Top, which, if you've been religiously scrolling through the minimalist label's website lately, will look familiar to its gathered waist midi dress that was inescapable on social media this spring.
Boasting the same gathered waist detail as the bestselling dress, the gathered cotton top offers a similar understated versatility. Made from lightweight cotton, it'll keep you cool and polished, while the gathered bodice injects just the right amount of volume and movement to elevate a simple silhouette. It's no surprise, then, that the style set has already snapped it up, and judging by how quickly it's been selling, we'd suggest you snag one as soon as possible too. 1.
Gathered Top in Brown
Chocolate brown is surprisingly popular this summer, and this breezy cotton top is perfect for the balmy months, making it an essential suitcase staple.
If you loved COS' Gathered Midi, this top is the natural next step, striking the perfect balance between polished style and versatile, mix-and-match ease. Styling this top is extremely simple – whether you dress it up with a black satin maxi skirt (or silk, if the budget permits) or wide-leg tailored trousers, and a pair of pointed-toe mules. For off-duty looks, let the top take centre stage by pairing it with straight-leg jean shorts and cowboy boots for a hint of western charm, or swap in retro trainers for a streetwear twist on a feminine staple.
The stocks are already thinning on the COS top, so best not to wait. The best part? It's made to last, so you can be sure it'll deliver timeless style season after season. 2.
Gathered Top in Black
For a chic take on the gathered top, opt for the black version that'll look excellent with everything from jeans to pleated minis this summer. 3.
Gathered Cotton Top - White
The white version has few sizes left in stock, and will look incredible with your trusty blue jeans and bright trainers for easy everyday style.
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Emma Richardson is a fashion commerce writer for Grazia. She was previously a fashion and beauty commerce writer for Heat and Closer , and has contributed digital content for a variety of lifestyle brands. Emma finds much of her inspiration in celebrity style, with Sienna Miller often being a major influence, and loves a pair of ballet pumps and a trusted trench coat.
