8 Chic Tops Fashion Insiders Are Wearing With Their Jeans This Summer
Judging by the current forecast (it's looking like blue skies and temperatures in the high twenties for the foreseeable), summer has arrived. And if jeans usually feature heavily in your everyday looks and you're wondering about their place in your warm-weather wardrobe, fear not. One of the main—or only—benefits of a UK summer being less balmy than, say, the Mediterranean, is it means we can hold onto our trusty denim year-round. Phew.
The secret to making jeans seasonally appropriate is stocking up on easy, breezy blouses and tops to pair with them. Simple, right? Look for styles in light hues and breathable fabrics to lift your denim and give it a holiday spin. Whether it's a super-basic tank or a flowy gingham number, the right top holds the power to take your jeans-based outfit from heavy to heatwave-ready. (Within reason—if you're jetting off to Bali, you might want to consider shorts).
For outfit inspiration and ready-to-shop examples of the best summer tops to wear with jeans, keep scrolling.
1. Gingham Blouse
Style Notes: Gingham is to summer what moody florals are to winter. Pair your billowy check-print blouses with ecru denim and you've got yourself a fresh formula for warm days.
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I love the combination of the gingham print with the pretty scallop collar.
2. Relaxed T-Shirt
Style Notes: Sure, a plain tee isn't the most imaginative suggestion, but it's a staple for good reason. White cotton and blue denim is a fail-safe combination.
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James Perse's irresistibly soft T-shirts are 100% worth the investment.
3. Bandeau Top
Style Notes: This summer is all about the bandeau top. Embrace the Y2K aesthetic and wear yours with low-slung jeans, or stick to a high-waisted pair for more coverage.
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4. White Blouse
Style Notes: When I want to wear jeans but I'm out of ideas for the top half of the outfit, I always settle on a white blouse—and I feel great in it every time.
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I own a pair of Mango's culotte jeans and rate them really highly.
5. Basic Tank
Style Notes: Tank tops are perhaps the hottest buy for summer 2023, and you can pick them up for under £10. We're fully behind this affordable trend.
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A striped tank top is just as timeless as a plain one, if you ask me.
6. Cotton Shirt
Style Notes: A collection of cotton shirts will serve you year-round, but for summer, focus on lighter hues to complement your blue denim.
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This lilac hue would also work with white and washed black denim.
Now's the perfect time to inject some colour into your wardrobe, starting with this cheerful pink.
7. Broderie Anglaise Cami
Style Notes: Nothing says summer like broderie anglaise. This pretty fabrication teams beautifully with jeans, especially in cami form. Casual but impactful.
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8. Linen Shirt
Style Notes: Linen is a summer staple and, in shirt form, a style that will pair well with jeans for a low-effort yet stylish look. We all know that a white linen shirt is a classic but this summer why not opt for pastel shades as well?
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The drawstring on this pair give them a vintage feel.
Bébhinn Campbell is an Edinburgh-based fashion and lifestyle writer and editor. She started her first blog at age 14 and went on to intern at print and digital publications in Berlin and London, including Dazed Confused and Indie magazine.
A job at a fashion startup took Bébhinn from Ireland to Scotland in 2019, where she now works as a freelance journalist and copywriter covering everything from travel and interiors to styling advice. As a contributor toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Bébhinn always keeps her eyes peeled for emerging trends and looks worth writing about. She prides herself on her ability to cut through the noise and identify solid investment buys, exciting new brands and fresh takes on classic design.
In her spare time, Bébhinn enjoys perusing Edinburgh’s best vintage shops, working through her out-of-control book collection and watching dog reels on Instagram.
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