Sleeveless Tops to Beat the Heat This Summer

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

Zara

Embroidered Rustic Blouse, $49.90 at Zara
Nanushka

Corsica Laced Satin Top in Wax Yellow, $170 at Nanushka
Staud

Gia Top in Bright Blue, $94.50 at Staud
Mango

Contrasting Knit Top, $22.99 at Mango
Covert

Tisha Sleeveless Top in Stripe Blue, $166 at The Frankie Shop
J.Crew

Sleeveless V-Neck Blouse in Neon Fuchsia, $34.99 at J.Crew
& Other Stories

Cropped Lyocell Tank Top, $49 at & Other Stories
Violeta by Mango

Floral Print Top, $29.99 at Mango
Ganni

Cotton Poplin Sleeveless Shirt, $135 at Ganni
Altuzarra

Bourse Bandana-Print Sleeveless Top, $199 at Matches Fashion
Boden

Petronella Top in Light Surf, $68.60 at Boden
COS

Draped Knotted Top, $89 at COS
Reformation

Chianti Top, $98 at Reformation
Victoria Victoria Beckham

Sleeveless Stretch Top, $207 at mytheresa.com
Edit

White Sleeveless Ruch Front T-Shirt, $125 at SSENSE
Seren

Toni Tie-Neck Floral-Print Organic Cotton-Voile Top, $135 at Net-a-Porter
Cloth & Stone

Tie-Front Chambray Buttondown in Sky, $49.95 at Anthropologie
& Other Stories

Sleeveless Frilled Blouse, $49 at & Other Stories
ModCloth

Start With the Basics Mock Neck Top in Coral, $19.99 at ModCloth
Mango

Ruffle Pleated Top in Mustard, $14.99 at Mango