The Only 4 Tops You Need for Summer and How to Wear Them

July 23, 2014

The 4 Must-Have Tops for Summer and How to Wear Them

Collared Shirt

Your go-to for any professional occasion, whether it be a corporate lunch, interview or meeting. Why? It's chicer than any suit and goes from day to night with ease.
1. Silk Shirt from JOSEPH $395 at Stylebop, 2. The Row Peter Top $850 at La Garconne, 3. Steve Madden Stecy $79 at LuLu's, 4. J.Crew Collection Ace Striped Satin-Twill Tapered Pants $350 at Net-a-Porter, 5. Valentino Black Patent Leather Studded Trapeze Tote $2,545 at SSENSE
Slouchy Knit

Did someone say weekend uniform? Get it started with a slouchy, soft knit tee or tank. Mix edgy pieces to bar hop in or casual ones to hit up the local farmer's market.
1. Splendid Cotton and Modal-Blend Jersey T-Shirt $55 at Net-a-Porter, 2. Lot78 Cotton and Modal-Blend Tank $115 at Net-a-Porter, 3. Rhinestone Elf Ear Cuff $18 at Patricia Field, 4. Leather Soft Boysy Backpack $123.85 at ASOS, 5. Skirt in Imitation Leather $24.95 at H&M, 6. Western Boots $89.95 at Gap
Lace

You know lace and leather is sexy. But we love the all-American combo of light wash, destroyed denim and lace. Equally provocative, this high-low pairing is ideal for summer.
1. MSGM Layered Lace Top $317 at Stylebop, 2. Rag & Bone Nancy Blouse $450 at Les Nouvelles, 3. Scallop Clutch Bag $22.86 at ASOS, 4. Goldsign for J.Crew Jenny Jean in Rosewood Wash $189.99 at J.Crew, 5. High Waist Ripped Denim Skirt $31 at Chicnova, 6. Gayle $29.98 at Sole Society
Camisole

Cool tones paired with black accessories make for an ideal night-out look. Of course, these tops work for day under blazers and pencil skirts, too.
1. Tibi Silk Crepe de Chine Camisole $160 at Net-A-Porter, 2. Kate Spade New York Small Square Stud Earrings $38 at Saks Fifth Avenue, 3. Cara Cami Silver Sconce Engineered Obscure Cobra Print $108 at Equipment, 4. Double Compartment Cross Body Bag $69.99 at Mango, 5. Ellie Scallop Hem High Waisted Shorts $30 at Boohoo, 6. Metallic Open Toe Flat Slingback Sandals $53.99 at Black Five

A contributing writer to theFashionSpot, Marisa has penned articles and features in over a dozen online and print publications. She's worked as fashion critic and creative director for papierdoll.com, been the managing editor for Caribbean-based Ocean Style Magazine, and worked with Set Magazine, a luxury lifestyle magazine based in Zurich, as a contributing editor. She splits her time between New York, Los Angeles and her hometown as a freelance fashion and cultural copywriter, editor and journalist. You can find out more at her site marisaswanson.com and follow her on Twitter @mraswan.