Though it doesn't quite compare to the challenges that layering for winter presents, summer dressing does have a layering predicament of its own. In fact, you've probably encountered it. What are we referring to? Crazy sleeves. Between ruffled, strappy, one-shoulder, and puffy-sleeved tops, shielding oneself from the A/C in the office or chilly night air proves nearly impossible with so many summer tops on the market.
Realizing this sartorial dilemma, we set out to find cool summer tops that you can actually wear under a jacket. So that means you can put your blazers and leather jackets to very good use this season. The covetable tops in the following roundup prove that you don't need lots of straps or dramatic sleeves to be summer-ready. Shop our picks from the likes of Zara, Madewell, Reformation, and many more below.
We'd love to see this under a white denim jacket.Available in sizes XS to L.
Just as cute with a jacket as it is without.Available in sizes 0 to 22.
Wear this as a top or a scarf—the choice is yours.Available in one size.
Wear this for a night out under a leather jacket or tuxedo blazer.Available in sizes XS to L.
There are a lot of lavender tops on the market right now, but this one takes the cake.Available in sizes XS to L.
Wear this to instantly dress up your jeans.Available in sizes 2 to 8.
This is what we think of when we think of easy summer tops.Available in sizes XXS to XXL.
Tuck this into high-waisted jeans, add an oversize blazer, and go.Available in sizes XS to XL.
This asymmetrical top is the perfect match for your favorite leather jacket.Available in sizes XS to L.
This flattering style is sure to be a summer staple.Available in sizes XS to XL.
Sustainable brand Reformation has tons of cute tops that work under jackets. Here's one of them.Available in sizes 0 to 12.
That collar, though.Available in sizes 36 to 48.
If you buy just one graphic tee this summer, make it this one.Available in sizes XS to XL.
This is what we call a grown-up crop top.Available in sizes 34 to 40.
Wear this under a jacket or over a T-shirt.Available in sizes 34 to 42.
Worth the $13, if you ask us.Available in sizes 0X to 3X.
Tired of purple yet? Neither are we.Available in sizes 2 to 12.
Guaranteed to look cool under literally any summer jacket.Available in sizes 1 to 4.
We wish this perfect camisole came in every color of the rainbow.Available in sizes XS to L.
Yes, you need yet another simple tee. (Especially when it's this good.)Available in sizes XS to L.
And now, here are some light jackets to wear over these tops.
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