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.
Wait until you see the matching skirt.
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