The Coastal Breeze Top Edit

I pulled together the best summer tops for easy warm-weather dressing, from a satin blouse and knit tops to a reversible cardigan and an easy poplin shirt. Babaton, Reformation, J.Crew, and Madewell bring a useful mix of polished and relaxed shapes, with enough variety to pair with skirts, trousers, or denim. If you want to keep browsing, I also put together Clasp-Top Bags and The Marine Serre Top Turned A Crescent Into A Signature.

Nominee Satin Blouse

Babaton

$78

Piper Knit Top

Reformation

$78

Larah Knit Top

Reformation

$108

Rollneck™ reversible cardigan

J.Crew

$118

The Chateau Top

Madewell

$88

The Easy Shirt in Poplin

Madewell

$98

2025 Rollneck™ sweater in stripe

J.Crew

$108.99

Jackie cardigan

J.Crew

$77.99

Mongolian Cashmere Short Sleeve Cardigan

Quince

$69.9

Rhiannon Sheer Alpaca Sweater Top

Reformation

$158

Scallop-trim eyelet top

J.Crew

$115

Ava Linen Top

STAUD

$157.5

Relaxed Sweater Tee in 100% Cotton

Madewell

$88

Ribbed Cotton-Blend Drop-Shoulder Crew Neck Sweater

Vince

$104.4

Donegal Plush Cashmere Sweater Vest

Vince

$119.4

Eternity Boat Neck Knit Top

Reformation

$88

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