I don’t know about you, but there are certain wardrobe categories I have a harder time shopping for than others. I find myself consistently gravitating toward items like dresses and shoes while basically ignoring others entirely. I’ve recently realized that one such ignored category is summer tops. My closet is seriously lacking top options, which has become glaringly apparent as I try to put together outfits with shorts and skirts during this heat wave.
Finding the right top to pair specifically with shorts and skirts can be tricky, as not all silhouettes feel balanced with these particular bottoms. The material has to be lightweight and in a seasonal color, and of course, the length has to hit at the right spot on the waist. I also don’t want anything too fussy in the summer—my goal is to have a selection of easy tops that are equal parts pretty and wearable. Just a simple ask, right? So I took it upon myself to find the best options the internet has to offer, for both my closet and yours, and as always, the internet came through. From vintage-inspired halters to delicate eyelet details, below are the best summer tops to pair with skirts and shorts.
Isabel Marant Etoile
Gloria Tank
$385
I can’t resist delicate details.
LIONESS
Original Sin Top
$59
What a neckline.
Reformation
Malika Linen Top
$148
This color screams summer.
Helsa
Voile Peasant Top
$178
Helsa’s whole summer collection is so chic.
H&M
Smocked Bandeau Top
$18
I would like this whole outfit in my closet, please.
MANGO
Embroidered Blouse With Bows
$80
Easy and pretty.
Dolce & Gabbana
Halter Top
$1295
Dream top.
Reformation
Meryl Linen Top
$168
How romantic.
LIONESS
Legacy Halter Top
$59
The back is even better.
Enza Costa
Linen Open Knit Vest
$325
So chic it hurts.
MANGO
Striped Waistcoat
$60
Waistcoats are still going strong, and this one is unique.
Christy Dawn
The Gianni Blouse
$168
The definition of effortless.
DISSH
Zahara Linen Fringed Top
$130
I would style this top exactly like this.
zara
Embroidered Eyelet Blouse
$70
It’s giving Jane Birkin.
Artless
Easy Tank
$74
We’re not over red yet.
Posse
Amelia Top
$250
I have this in my cart as we speak.
Reformation
Evie Linen Top
$168
Of course Ref has the best summer top options.
ZIMMERMANN
Pop Embellished Scalloped Linen Peplum Top
$495
What a color.
Reformation
Anabella Linen Top
$148
How pretty are the scallop details?
DÔEN
Camri Corded Lace-Trimmed Floral-Print Silk-Satin Top
$330
The bow detail just makes it.
Camila Coelho
João Top
$178
The perfect vacation top does exist.
Reformation
Dusk Knit Top
$58
Simple yet chic.
Rumored
Meadow Top
$72
The color of the summer.
ZARA
Pleated Halter Top
$36
Okay, Zara.
Posse
Aurelia Strapless Embroidered Ramie Top
$230
Wait until you see the matching skirt.
H&M
Ruffle-Trimmed Blouse
$20
A summer staple.
MISA Los Angeles
Hali Top
$230
This was made for vacations.
L’AGENCE
Letitia Halterneck Top
$325
I’m obsessed with this neckline.
Frankies Bikinis
Parlour Gingham Blouse
$150
Gingham is synonymous with summer.
Camila Coelho
Aveia Top
$178
I have a thing for white tops.
Reformation
Mollie Linen Top
$128
You can never have too many linen tops.
FAITHFULL
Biarritz Open-Back Lace-Trimmed Silk Crepe De Chine Top
$290
The back is equally stunning.
ZARA
Linen Voluminous Blouse
$90
