Sundae School Tops: Shirts, Hoodies, Sweatshirts and Layers
This page gathers every upper-body piece from Sundae School in one place. Sundae School tops include gorum tie shirts and tees, hanbok hoodies, teardrop knot sweatshirts, hanbok-inspired blazers and lightweight jackets. Each takes a detail from traditional Korean dress, whether a ribbon tie, a crossover placket or a jeogori-style lapel, and makes it work with the rest of your wardrobe.
Use this guide to understand the main types of tops, choose the right layer for the season and build outfits that balance the brand's roomy trousers and skirts.
The Range at a Glance
Shirts and Tees
The gorum tie is the star here. The Poplin Tie Gorum Shirt has a front panel that can be worn three ways, the Seersucker Tie Gorum Shirt is made for warm days, and the best-selling Hanbok Linen Shirt has a double-breasted cut with a self-tie belt. For something more unusual, try the hooded Sunbae Tie Shirt, the sheer nylon Barong Shirt or the fitted, cropped Origami Gorum Tee. See them all in Sundae School shirts.
Hoodies
The Hanbok Hoodie has an asymmetric placket with a hidden snap and metal buttons, dropped shoulders and an oversized hood, in a light garment-washed cotton. The limited Cocoon Hoodie adds a cocoon hood and full, rounded sleeves. Browse the Sundae School hoodies range for every color.
Sweatshirts and Fleece
The teardrop knot pieces carry a teardrop cutout at the collar inspired by East Asian knotting. Choose the soft Teardrop Knot Fleece for colder days or the enzyme-washed Teardrop Knot Sweatshirt for milder weather in the sweatshirt range, or go heavier with the jacquard jackets in Sundae School fleece.
Blazers and Jackets
Hanbok-inspired blazers, such as the fully lined Korean American Blazer and the unlined Linen Gorum Blazer, sit alongside the triple-coated Jeogori Tie Shell Jacket and the cropped Sailor Windbreaker. Explore the tailored pieces in Sundae School outerwear and the lighter layers in jackets.
Signature Details to Look For
- Gorum ties: ribbon ties borrowed from the jeogori, found on shirts, tees, blazers and jackets.
- Hanbok plackets: asymmetric, crossover fronts with hidden snaps, as on the Hanbok Hoodie.
- Special buttons: floral shell and mother-of-pearl flower buttons on several shirts.
- Embroidery: maehwa (plum blossom) motifs, script logos and tonal logo details.
Layering Guide by Season
| Season | Base layer | Middle layer | Outer layer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Origami Gorum Tee or Hanbok Linen Shirt | None needed | A sheer shirt worn open or the Linen Gorum Blazer |
| Spring and autumn | Poplin Tie Gorum Shirt | Teardrop Knot Sweatshirt or Hanbok Hoodie | Sailor Windbreaker or Jeogori Tie Shell Jacket |
| Winter | Necktie Shirt | Hanbok Hoodie or Teardrop Knot Fleece | Reversible Irezumi Fleece or Double Duty Blazer |
Balancing Proportions
Much of the collection pairs a fuller bottom with a neater top. Many Sundae School tops are cropped or boxy by design, which means they sit at or above the waist of high-rise trousers instead of covering them. Tuck a fitted gorum tee into wide-leg Sundae School pants, or let a cropped hoodie skim the waistband of a pleated skirt. When you wear a boxy shirt, a macrame belt on your trousers adds definition. Longer layers, such as the Asymmetric Work Jacket, come with a removable belt, so you can define the waist when you need to. You can see every trouser and skirt together in bottoms.
Fit and Sizing
Fit depends on the style. Button-up shirts and hoodies are mostly relaxed or boxy, gorum tees are fitted, and blazers are cut to go over a shirt or light knit. The Sailor Windbreaker has a femme cropped cut, so men usually size up. Start with your usual size and check each product page for the sizes available.
Caring for Your Tops
Always follow the care label first. Most shirts, tees and hoodies do best washed cold and hung to dry, with ties undone and garments turned inside out to protect buttons and embroidery. Garment-washed and enzyme-washed pieces will soften further over time, while blazers keep their shape best on a wide hanger.
Sundae School Tops FAQ
What is the difference between tops and outerwear?
Tops includes everything worn on the upper body: shirts, tees, hoodies, sweatshirts and outer layers. Outerwear narrows that down to blazers, jackets and fleece.
Which tops are best for layering?
The Hanbok Hoodie and the Teardrop Knot Sweatshirt sit neatly under blazers and shells, and gorum tie shirts can be worn open over a tee.
Which tops work for the office?
A Poplin Tie Gorum Shirt or a Necktie Shirt under the Korean American Blazer or the Double Duty Blazer gives a polished look with a hanbok twist.
Which tops are best for hot weather?
The Hanbok Linen Shirt, the Seersucker Tie Gorum Shirt, the sheer nylon shirts and the Origami Gorum Tee are the lightest choices.
Are any tops on sale?
Selected styles are marked down from time to time. Visit the sale page to see what is available now.
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