Upper-body assets: the latest flirtatious, feminine tops make it easy to emphasize toned, sun-kissed shoulders, minimize a big bust or add balance to your body

Shape, July, 2004 by Kristina Ferrante Coleman

strapless top

best for: toned shoulders

* Top: Rebecca Taylor chiffon shimmerprint top ($251; rebeccataylor.com)

* Middle: Tocca silk/cotton-blend tube top ($88; 800-HBENDEL)

* Bottom: Milly cable-knit silk/cotton-blend tube top with halter tie ($146; shopbop.com)

halter top

best for: an ample bust

* Top: Celine by Michael Kors silk georgette halter top ($740; at Saks Fifth Avenue, New York City; 212-753-4000)

* Middle: MaxMara floral chiffon halter top with ruffle trim ($240; at MaxMara, New York City, 212-879-6100)

* Bottom: Lauren Moffatt cotton halter top ($180; at Barneys New York, New York City, 212-826-8900)

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flutter-sleeve top

best for: balancing your figure

* Top: Marc Jacobs printed georgette flutter-sleeve top ($875; marcjacobs.com)

* Middle: HaleBob beaded silk chiffon flutter-sleeve top ($128; halebob.com)

* Bottom: Paul & Joe "Taketic" cotton flutter-sleeve top ($340; at Skye, Denver, 303-623-0444)