When the cool Summer breeze kicks in, throw on a lightweight sweater to keep your shoulders warm. Go nautical by layering a thin striped Gap cardigan over a tank, or don 3.1 Phillip Lim's open-knit sweater with your favorite sundress for a more textural spin. From V-necks to crewnecks, shop our top picks below.
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Nothing beats the ease of throwing on a t-shirt, and this season brands like Alexander Wang and Proenza Schouler have provided us with endless options to slip on this Summer. From the essential white tee to on-trend bold prints, there's a tee (or two) calling your name — shop them all below.
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Make a grand gesture this season in bold patterns from top print masters like Mary Katrantzou, Marni, and Proenza Schouler. There are pieces out there — from arty stamp patterns to eye-catching florals — for every Summer occasion. Wallflowers need not apply.
With warm weather comes the exciting opportunity to bare your arms (or sometimes even your abs) — and we couldn't be more excited at the prospect of picking up some sweet new tops for the season ahead. From hot tops to wear at night and not-so-basic button-downs to pretty pieces in lightweight lace, crochet, and chiffon, we've got you covered when it comes to updating your wardrobe from the waist up. We've rounded up 50 Summer-perfect tops, all coming in under a cool 50 bucks — click through now to see and shop them all.
When we first heard that crop tops were going to be big again for 2013, we had our reservations — it seemed like a look best suited for outdoor music festivals and costume parties — but after seeing the midriff-baring look on the runways at Marc Jacobs, Balenciaga, Costume National, and others, we inevitably changed our tune and are officially smitten with the idea of unleashing our inner Kelly Kapowski. The trend is rooted in '50s-era screen sirens like Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot, and Marilyn Monroe but is also dripping with '90s nostalgia — calling to mind fashion-forward TV characters like Kelly Bundy, Donna Martin, and, yes, Ms. Kapowski herself. If you're itching to try the trend this season, then click through for our expert styling tips, as well as three chic ways to wear it.
What makes this crop of Spring tees cooler than the rest? They're just built better — literally. The Spring '13 runways, from Tibi to Alexander Wang, crafted their tees with structure — boxy, sculpted shoulders and neoprene fabrics made these more substantial than any cotton variety. The, shall we say, elevated construction also means they're well suited to a variety of occasions, aka not just reserved for your weekend denim routine. In fact, in floral prints, bright hues, and even with laser-cut detailing, these t-shirts are begging to be dressed up with your cropped trousers and pencil skirts and taken to the office, date night, and beyond. Click through to shop the most sophisticated t-shirts on the market.
The borrowed-from-the-boys button-down has a little friendly competition from this season's more feminine alternative. The Spring '13 runways delivered a fresh revamp on the tried-and-true silhouette that's draped and (faux) wrapped — and just a little on the sexy side (as evidenced by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley). Couple the breezy silhouette with Spring pastels and playful prints and it's safe to say our boyfriend shirts have met their match. Click on to shop 10 of our favorite new tops.
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We're shelving our worn-in white tees for Spring's fresh crop of printed t-shirts. They fit and feel like your staples — albeit with florals, new takes on tie-dye, and eye-catching graphics — these are anything but your basics. For the high-fashion tilt, there's 3.1 Phillip Lim's take on a classic slogan covered in pretty florals; for something bright but more minimalist, look to J.Crew's geometric-feeling tee. The resulting look has infinitely more personality than your solid tops and tanks, and (bonus!) it's a fresh, Spring-ready update you can start layering under your blazers, leather jackets, and cardigans right now. Click through to see our favorites and usher in an easy outfit update.
Gwen Stefani dropped her kids off at school in LA, then headed to the car, showing off her new MICHAEL Michael Kors dotted sweater ($120). We've seen a lot of polka-dot tops, but this one definitely pops thanks to its mix of small and large dots. The white contrast collar, hem, and cuffs lend a sporty flair, and the the faded wash makes this affordable buy even more effortlessly adorable. We also love the way Gwen styled her sweater: with olive skinny jeans, black booties, and slick Karen Walker off-white sunglasses ($250). Score Gwen's exact polka-dot sweater now to work into your Winter wardrobe. Wear it with black trousers or leather pants to dress it up, with jeans for a laid-back vibe, and with leggings when you just feel like lounging at home.
Miranda Kerr injected major sophistication into her Nobody skinny jeans with an Equipment silky snake-print tee while on her way to a nail salon in LA. She completed her casual-cum-polished ensemble with a black blazer, black suede flats, a Givenchy bag, and snake-trim Linda Farrow sunglasses. With this outfit, Miranda reminded us how much we really love snake print. It's both wild and classic at the same time, which means it'll never go out of style. So we set off to find Miranda's exact top — and succeeded! — as well as a handful of other equally ssstunning snake-print pieces. Step inside to get a closer look at the model's latest look and to shop our picks.
