Summer tops
Summer time! The summer season is from June 21 to September 21. When we think of summer we think of relaxing in the sun, watermelon and peaches, lemonade, barbecues and picnics, and long days of sizzling temperatures. 🍉 A time of the warmest weather and the tiniest clothes, summer may also be the easiest time to dress of the whole year! That’s because you don’t need to layer or wear much for the most part. The heat really is made more bearable with the correct clothing which makes you feel lighter and more breezy. Read on for the best tops for your summer wardrobe. These are the top styles we recommend but you may or may not want to include all of them in your wardrobe. Use what best suits you and your unique style!
Summer tops essentials checklist:
Short-sleeve white tee
Neutral tank top
Colored tank tops
White button-up shirt
Cotton blouse
Tie-front crop top
Breton striped T-shirt
Fun going-out top
Short-sleeve white tee:
Short-sleeved white tees are incredibly useful in the summer! A white cotton tee is light and clean which is perfect for warm weather. A white tee is a blank slate so it is very versatile — pair one with jeans or pants, a maxi or midi skirt, under a slip dress, etc. There are many ways to wear it. Have at least one of these in your closet, and replace yours often enough to ensure it is bright white and fresh! See more ways to wear white tees here.
Neutral Tank top:
Tank tops in neutral colors will serve you very well in the summertime! Cotton tank tops in neutral colors like tan, white or gray can go with many pants, jeans, skirts and shorts. They can be layered under dresses, too, if desired. You will find yourself grabbing these for workouts or cookouts all summer long, and even for the office, layered under sweaters and suit jackets!
Lovely neutral tank tops can be found at White House Black Market, Anthropologie, and Nordstrom.
Colored tank tops:
Pretty colored tank tops function as cute tops in the summer. Summer living is easy — just pair a colored tank top with a summery skirt or a pair of jeans! For layering and beachwear, collect some tank tops in pink, orange, yellow or blue.
Cute colored tank tops are at Anthropologie, Loft, and Free People.
White button-up shirt:
One of the perfect summer tops is just the simple white button-up shirt. The crisp cotton feels cool to the skin and the polished style adds refinement to summer outfits! (Not to mention how the bright white enhances your glowing tan!) There are many ways to wear white button-up shirts, making them very versatile. Try yours tucked into a skirt or shorts, untucked with jeans, layered under a dress, etc.! See more ways to wear white button-ups here.
Find great white button-ups at Loft, J.Crew, and Banana Republic.
Cotton blouse:
Cotton blouses are a great choice for summer! There are plenty of super cute styles of lightweight cotton blouses to wear this time of year. Find a variety of sleeve lengths, detailing, colors and patterns in stores! You may want a ruffle-lined pastel pink peasant blouse, a minimalist crisp black button up, or a sleeveless blue printed blouse. Wear these beautiful tops with all your neutral skirts and pants, or go really colorful by matching a printed blouse with a colored bottom! See more ways to wear blouses here.
Get cute cotton blouses at H&M, Free People, and Express.
Tie-front crop top:
A joy of summer is being able to get away with little clothes, including fantastic crop tops! Try a fun crop top with tie-front detailing — it is a very feminine look that will make you feel pretty. Try a bright red, playful print or simple white. It will make an outfit that definitely stands out. High-waisted skirts or pants make the crop top feel much more wearable and flattering, too!
Shop tie-front crop tops at Free People, Express, and Zara.
Breton striped T-shirt:
Breton striped T-shirts are a classic choice for warm weather. Get yours in a color like nautical white and blue, or preppy red and white! These T-shirts just feel like “summer on the sea.” Striped tees go well with simple denim, or experiment with mixed prints by pairing one with something like a floral, polka dot, or gingham skirt! See more ways to wear striped tees here.
Look for great striped tees at J.Crew, Banana Republic, and Gap.
Fun going-out top:
You need at least one fun going-out top that is perfectly suited to summer! Since it is typically warm even at nighttime in the summer, you can get away with a tiny top like a halter, one-shoulder or crop top. Or try something sultry and highly exposing such as a low-cut off-the-shoulder blouse, à la Chrissy Teigen!
Look for fun going-out tops at Zara, Express, and Urban Outfitters.
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