Are your go-to tees feeling a little… tired lately? Or are they working out just fine… until you have somewhere sliiightly out of tee-territory to run to but you want to keep the rest of your outfit going?
Relatable? Or did I totally miss the situational wardrobe-deficiency mark?
For When You Want To Ditch Your Tees: Try These Cute Tops Instead
Regardless, S & I rounded up 15 cute tops that wear exactly like tees, but with a more sophisticated, teeny bit fancier, more put-together flair.
Per Shana’s requests, these tees: 1) don’t require a complicated bra situation, 2) don’t feel too fancy to be worn just like a tee, 3) aren’t too cropped, 4) too uncomfortable looking, or 5) too tee-adjacent to feel special.
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1. DÔEN Samara Gingham Ruffled Top
DÔEN gets a round of applause from me after I see preeeetty much any of their pieces. They’re feminine, airy & wearable with a good helping of whimsy. I’d wear this one with truly any bottom. Cargos, jeans, silk shorts, sweats, even?? I mean it.
2. DÔEN Tonya Floral Cotton Top
Another DÔEN dream in a really gorgeous “dahlia ikat” floral print – which is something they so frequently nail; prints! Proof, proof & proof.
3. Anthropologie Noah Muscle Tank
Ok such cool styling here. This sweater-y muscle tank comes in seven pretty colors and could totally be dressed up for the office or layered for cooler weather. The versatility!
4. rag & bone Fiona Stripe Cotton Top
I’m so drawn to this tank. The cut, drawstring bottom (with strings that I might even tie into bows), collar and color combo are freaking fantastic.
5. Banana Republic Essential Silk Top
Dang, girl. This silk top is simply badass – especially when worn untucked with a cool collar and some really good jeans. I love the air of understated luxury.
6. We The Free Front To Back Top
Haha… ignore the scary micro denim shorts for a second and look at the pretty top!!! Another beauty that requires no tuck-ins or fussing & that can be worn with a variety of bottoms – yes, even more denim. (Bet you saw that one coming.)
7. Banana Republic Luna Cashmere Sweater Top
Gah! Another bit of simple styling that I love; this cashmere sweater top and a cute lil denim skirt. Easy yet chic. Top comes in 8 colors.
8. Tanya Taylor Flutter-Sleeve Blouse
I’m swooning hard over this blue-toned floral print. Hoooow lovely?! I appreciate that it is ever so slightly fitted at the bottom so that you can tuck it into a skirt or trousers for work & wear with low-rise jeans or baggier linen pants for something laidback.
9. Pilcro Denim-Sleeve Twofer Sweatshirt
That little bit of detail goes a long way. Click on the model images – the sleeves on this top are actually a dark denim! It took me a second to see it but now I’m obsessed.
10. Reformation Kenna Top
A Ref top had to make it in this list. This one is pretty casual but with elements of elegance – a wide neckline, slightly puffed, loose sleeves, a pretty drape and a bow. So good.
11. Splendid Wynn Striped Linen-Blend Blouse
This one is definitely office-worthy although the model is wearing it half-tucked with this matching skirt and I loooove.
12. Social Threads Skies Are Blue Bubble Muscle Tank
S rocked this top here which sold me immediately. Well, and I tried it on and fell in love all on my own haha. So easy to wear for something that looks like it requires more effort. (It doesn’t.) Also comes in ivory.
13. A&F Madeline Crew Sweater Tee
Obviously, I’m loving sweater tees right now (well, and for the last few years since they made their debut). I wear them on cool summer nights, warmer fall days, under thick coats in the winter (if I know I’ll get hot & take it off) and of course into spring. These things are so nice to have in your archive of Cute Tops.
14. The Femm Dane Boxy Knit Polo
Ok, beauty. The knit on this French-inspired polo is slightly large & breezy making it perfect for pairing with pants & a pretty bralette that can peek through.. or even over a bikini.
15. Stellae Dux Boxy Striped Top
We’ve been big fans of Stellae Dux as of late. Their pieces lean cozy but with an intentionally pretty & put-together twist. This top is technically a tee, but the fresh, boxy cut and contrasting stripes make it special.
Hope this one helped you find some cute tops to write home about!
Xx,
Abby (@abbycheeka on Instagram)
