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15 Stylish Tops You’ll Be Wearing on Repeat All Summer Long
Temperatures are getting hotter, and so are you.
Quality tops, like the best T-shirt brands, are one of the most fundamental building blocks of any wardrobe, and it’s important to keep your fashion diet well-rounded. You need easy layering pieces such as camisoles and plain staples just as much as you need party numbers like stunning cocktail dresses and other trendy picks. Factor in the seasonality of it all, and there’s a lot to consider. With summer barreling toward us, it’s time to run through your closet and check to make sure you’re equipped for a season of fashionable fun. Ahead, shop the 15 summer tops to fill your wardrobe gaps.
Skims Everyday Sculpt Bodysuit
Skims Everyday Sculpt Bodysuit
This bodysuit is one of the bestselling items of 2023 thus far. With a perfectly flattering level of compression and a wide variety of shades and sizes, it’s easy to see why.
Cute corsets will continue to be a hot trend for summer 2023.
Sea Cotton-Linen Embroidered Top
Sea Cotton-Linen Embroidered Top
Capitalize on the breezy season while you can with this romantic doily top.
WAYF Devin Sleeveless Linen Shirt
WAYF Devin Sleeveless Linen Shirt
This ’90s-esque vest top will take you from office hours to Aperol spritz.
Everyone needs an oversized button-down shirt to wear as a layer during the summer. And I mean everyone!
Rosettes are one of the biggest summer trends we’ve seen on recent runways. This cute number from Mango is an affordable way to jump in on the fun.
Sunday Best Cropped Crew-Neck T-Shirt
Sunday Best Cropped Crew-Neck T-Shirt
Fall, winter, spring, summer—you always need a baby tee in your closet.
Blackbough Swim Ofelia Halter Top in Starburst
Blackbough Swim Ofelia Halter Top in Starburst
Sure, it’s cute as hell, but the ultimate perk of a terry cloth top? It was practically made for sweaty summer days.
Danielle Guizio Dainty Lace Camisole
Danielle Guizio Dainty Lace Camisole
I envision you wearing this top while strolling the streets of some idyllic Italian town, gelato cone in hand.
I’m not joking when I say I’m ordering this colorful tube top immediately.
Meihuida Sheer Button Up Blouse Crochet Top
Meihuida Sheer Button Up Blouse Crochet Top
Another major trend? Anything sheer. If you’re not ready to #FreeTheNipple just or go pantless just yet, this layering top is a great option. Plus, it would look so good over a swimsuit.
Meladyan One Shoulder Twist Knot Crop Tank Top
Meladyan One Shoulder Twist Knot Crop Tank Top
It might not look like much, but this is the kind of top you’ll find yourself returning to again, and again...and again.
Urban Outfitters Oat Milk Tee
Urban Outfitters Oat Milk Tee
I can prattle on about runway trends, but we all know the summer is truly meant for vintage tees and cut-off jean shorts. Long live Daisy Dukes.
SweatyRocks Ribbed Knit Sleeveless Color Block Crop Tank
SweatyRocks Ribbed Knit Sleeveless Color Block Crop Tank
While I love this pink and orange sorbet vibe for summer, this cropped tank comes in an array of colorways, including a black and cream option that looks like an elevated yin and yang.
Jacquemus Bikini-Print Cotton T-Shirt
Jacquemus Bikini-Print Cotton T-Shirt
I love when labels have a little fun with their designs. Think of this as a bougie version of those bikini body cover-ups.
Meg is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com where she researches trends, tests products, and looks for answers to all your burning questions. She also co-writes a monthly column, Same Same But Different. Meg has previously written for Cosmopolitan and Town & Country. Her passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and sustainability. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.
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