The Prettiest Summer Tops to Pair With Skirts and Shorts

I don't know about you, but there are certain wardrobe categories I have a harder time shopping for than others. I find myself consistently gravitating toward items like dresses and shoes while basically ignoring others entirely. I've recently realized that one such ignored category is summer tops. My closet is seriously lacking top options, which has become glaringly apparent as I try to put together outfits with shorts and skirts during this heat wave.

Finding the right top to pair specifically with shorts and skirts can be tricky, as not all silhouettes feel balanced with these particular bottoms. The material has to be lightweight and in a seasonal color, and of course, the length has to hit at the right spot on the waist. I also don't want anything too fussy in the summer—my goal is to have a selection of easy tops that are equal parts pretty and wearable. Just a simple ask, right? So I took it upon myself to find the best options the internet has to offer, for both my closet and yours, and as always, the internet came through. From vintage-inspired halters to delicate eyelet details, below are the best summer tops to pair with skirts and shorts.

Isabel Marant Etoile

Gloria Tank

$385

I can't resist delicate details.

LIONESS

Original Sin Top

$59

What a neckline.

Reformation

Malika Linen Top

$148

This color screams summer.

Helsa

Voile Peasant Top

$178

Helsa's whole summer collection is so chic.

H&M

Smocked Bandeau Top

$18

I would like this whole outfit in my closet, please.

MANGO

Embroidered Blouse With Bows

$80

Easy and pretty.

Dolce & Gabbana

Halter Top

$1295

Dream top.

Reformation

Meryl Linen Top

$168

How romantic.

LIONESS

Legacy Halter Top

$59

The back is even better.

Enza Costa

Linen Open Knit Vest

$325

So chic it hurts.

MANGO

Striped Waistcoat

$60

Waistcoats are still going strong, and this one is unique.

Christy Dawn

The Gianni Blouse

$168

The definition of effortless.

DISSH

Zahara Linen Fringed Top

$130

I would style this top exactly like this.

zara

Embroidered Eyelet Blouse

$70

It's giving Jane Birkin.

Artless

Easy Tank

$74

We're not over red yet.

Posse

Amelia Top

$250

I have this in my cart as we speak.

Reformation

Evie Linen Top

$168

Of course Ref has the best summer top options.

ZIMMERMANN

Pop Embellished Scalloped Linen Peplum Top

$495

What a color.

Reformation

Anabella Linen Top

$148

How pretty are the scallop details?

DÔEN

Camri Corded Lace-Trimmed Floral-Print Silk-Satin Top

$330

The bow detail just makes it.

Camila Coelho

João Top

$178

The perfect vacation top does exist.

Reformation

Dusk Knit Top

$58

Simple yet chic.

$72

The color of the summer.

ZARA

Pleated Halter Top

$36

Okay, Zara.

Posse

Aurelia Strapless Embroidered Ramie Top

$230

Wait until you see the matching skirt.

H&M

Ruffle-Trimmed Blouse

$20

A summer staple.

MISA Los Angeles

Hali Top

$230

This was made for vacations.

L'AGENCE

Letitia Halterneck Top

$325

I'm obsessed with this neckline.

Frankies Bikinis

Parlour Gingham Blouse

$150

Gingham is synonymous with summer.

Camila Coelho

Aveia Top

$178

I have a thing for white tops.

Reformation

Mollie Linen Top

$128

You can never have too many linen tops.

FAITHFULL

Biarritz Open-Back Lace-Trimmed Silk Crepe De Chine Top

$290

The back is equally stunning.

ZARA

Linen Voluminous Blouse

$90

Yes to easy summer tops.