Finding Cute Summer Tops Is My Specialty—These 31 Prove It

Of the many wonderful things about summer, one of the most wonderful is that you don’t have to wear a jacket that covers up your lovely outfit. But I suppose the flip side of this is that you may have to pay a little more attention to an outfit that isn’t covered up by a coat all day. Thanks to these tops, I don’t think that should be a problem.

Since summer is the season when your top gets to be the star of the show, you’d be remiss to not take advantage of this, and I’m here to provide some assistance. The internet is overflowing with cute summer tops, but they’re not all created equal, so I took it upon myself to find the ones that are extra special, and therefore worthy of your hard-earned money. Keep scrolling to shop 31 tops that will take your summer outfits to the next level of chic.

A vest is a top in my book.

Fact: Dôen makes some of the best summer tops in the game

I already own this in black, but I don’t think it’d be a crime if I ordered it in red too.

I’m tempted to wear this every single day this summer.

Nothing says summer like a Ciao Lucia top.

My motto when it comes to crochet is don’t hold back.

Knowing H&M, this won’t be in stock for long.

I wouldn’t typically recommend velvet in the summer, but this top is the exception.

Cropped button-downs are as popular as ever this summer. Additional sizes available here.

If it’s in stock in your size, consider yourself very lucky.

This is so versatile.

This is the perfect little shrunken button-down.

You can never have too many linen tops.

Did you really think I’d only include one Reformation top?

Another lovely crochet top for your consideration.

This is the kind of top you wear out to dinner on vacation.

Such a sweet take on the corset trend.

Keep this on hand for those “I have nothing to wear” moments.

I understood the “summer tops” assignment, if I do say so myself.

This Sofia Richie-approved brand is hard to find in the U.S., so you’re welcome.

The summer 2023 version of Prada’s viral logo tank top is here.

This looks like a rare vintage find.

This just shot to the top of my wish list.

Fashion people are obsessed with tops like this right now.

I’m truly shocked that this hasn’t sold out yet.

Muscle tanks (and Barbie pink, of course) are trending.

Slinky.

Speaking of muscle tanks, this is another great one.

‘Tis the season to wear a prawn tank top.

Taylor Swift just wore a top just like this.

Straight from the collab of the season.

Next up, 12 outfits that prove this shirt style is the backbone of a chic summer wardrobe.