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
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Nanushka
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Staud
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Mango
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Covert
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J.Crew
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& Other Stories
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Violeta by Mango
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Ganni
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Altuzarra
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Boden
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COS
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Reformation
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Victoria Victoria Beckham
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Edit
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Seren
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Cloth & Stone
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& Other Stories
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ModCloth
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Mango