With temps rising, we’re all looking for ways to cool down. You can reach for a gel moisturizer or soothing cucumber skin care products. Or you can simply top off your cutoffs and miniskirts with a stylish top sans sleeves. The best sleeveless tops offer ventilation as well as sartorial cred. And a promise that they’ll remain in fashion for many summers to come.
Sleeveless shirts proved popular back in the mid-90s to early 2000s. We’re using Rachel Green and Monica Geller as our inspo. The über popular show saw the friends showing off their arms on a regular basis. Be it in breezy button-downs or seasonally-appropriate knits. The outfits were often minimal and fabulous.
Fast-forward to 2020 and the best sleeveless tops have a bit more flair. From ruffles to embroidery to draped details, it’s easy to go to extremes. But there are also still plenty of stripped-down versions to satisfy your “retro” cravings.
Scroll through the slideshow above for the best sleeveless tops of the season, whether you consider yourself a Monica or a Rachel.
Best Sleeveless Tops
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Zara
Embroidered Rustic Blouse, $49.90 at Zara
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Nanushka
Corsica Laced Satin Top in Wax Yellow, $170 at Nanushka
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Staud
Gia Top in Bright Blue, $94.50 at Staud
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Mango
Contrasting Knit Top, $22.99 at Mango
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Covert
Tisha Sleeveless Top in Stripe Blue, $166 at The Frankie Shop
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J.Crew
Sleeveless V-Neck Blouse in Neon Fuchsia, $34.99 at J.Crew
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& Other Stories
Cropped Lyocell Tank Top, $49 at & Other Stories
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Violeta by Mango
Floral Print Top, $29.99 at Mango
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Ganni
Cotton Poplin Sleeveless Shirt, $135 at Ganni
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Altuzarra
Bourse Bandana-Print Sleeveless Top, $199 at Matches Fashion
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Boden
Petronella Top in Light Surf, $68.60 at Boden
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COS
Draped Knotted Top, $89 at COS
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Reformation
Chianti Top, $98 at Reformation
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Victoria Victoria Beckham
Sleeveless Stretch Top, $207 at mytheresa.com
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Edit
White Sleeveless Ruch Front T-Shirt, $125 at SSENSE
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Seren
Toni Tie-Neck Floral-Print Organic Cotton-Voile Top, $135 at Net-a-Porter
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Cloth & Stone
Tie-Front Chambray Buttondown in Sky, $49.95 at Anthropologie
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& Other Stories
Sleeveless Frilled Blouse, $49 at & Other Stories
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ModCloth
Start With the Basics Mock Neck Top in Coral, $19.99 at ModCloth
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Mango
Ruffle Pleated Top in Mustard, $14.99 at Mango
