From soft silk to embroidered cotton and easy linen, here are the tops and blouses making our spring/summer wardrobe.
Written 05/13/2026
Written 05/13/2026
Last season we were still reaching for oversized blazers and chunky knitwear. With the arrival of spring and warmer weather, we're focusing more on what's underneath the jackets and knits. Tops and blouses are back at the centre of the wardrobe — sometimes layered, tucked in or worn on their own — this spring and summer, they are the piece that can elevate an entire outfit.
The best tops play well with what you already own. A silk blouse over wide-leg denim. A linen top tucked into a midi skirt. A simple silk t-shirt with sneakers and a leather jacket. A printed blouse with white jeans for a terrace lunch, or knotted at the waist over a slip dress.
Styling is half the story — the same top can read polished or relaxed depending entirely on what you put with it. Mix textures, play with proportions, and don't be afraid to layer.
Below, ten tops and blouses to fall in love with.
1
The silk t-shirt you didn't know you needed. The easiness of a tee with the glow and drape of real silk. In natural white and black — colours that go with everything. A simple t-shirt is a must-have in every wardrobe, and one quality one goes a long way — under blazers, over jeans, or solo with linen trousers on a summer evening
2
Our investment pick if you're buying just one. 100% silk with real weight to it — not see-through, not flimsy, just a proper blouse that drapes the way silk should. The hidden placket keeps the front clean and elegant. Available in 12 colours, from neutrals to soft pastels to deeper tones.
3
For when you want to be playful. A white cotton shirt with delicate eyelet openwork and colourful embroidered details — birds, flowers, a signature script in red, yellow, and navy. The kind of piece that adds character to the simplest outfit. Effortless over white jeans for lunch, or with matching shorts on a summer afternoon.
4
Nonchalant, slightly bohemian, unmistakably Marant Étoile. Cotton voile with delicate lace trim at the neckline and openwork lace shoulder yokes. Sleeveless, straight cut, in clean white. Summery and feminine with high-waisted linen trousers or a long flowy skirt for a wedding in the South of France.
5
A wrap-front blouse in soft ivory satin, with balloon sleeves and an elasticated hem that gives it a beautifully bloused shape. That silk-feel drape that makes everything look more put-together — without trying too hard. Beautiful with wide-leg trousers for an evening out, or with cropped jeans and gold hoops by day.
6
An oversized blouse in lightly shimmering woven fabric, deep purple, with a draped stand collar, gathered detailing at the neckline, and long balloon sleeves finishing in wide pleated cuffs. Soft, romantic, and looks far more expensive than it is. The kind of piece that always gets attention.
7
The linen piece for the warm days that are coming. Soft, breathable, the type of shirt you'll also wear on your beach vacation. Open over a tank, tied at the waist over white shorts, or thrown over a swimsuit between sea and aperitivo.
8
A clean, sleeveless knit top in 100% cotton with a crewneck and subtle cable detailing down the centre. Slim fit, summer-weight, in crisp white. Layered under a linen blazer for work, on its own with a long pleated skirt, or with wide-leg cream trousers for a tonal summer look.
9
A 100% silk camisole with lingerie-inspired delicacy and that unmistakable Zadig edge. Contrasting French lace, adjustable thin straps, available in eight colours from black to vanille. Solo with cropped jeans and slingbacks, under a deconstructed blazer, or tucked into a satin slip skirt for an evening out.
10
A piece that adds softness to summer dressing. 100% cotton in clean white with all-over broderie anglaise detailing, a deep V-neckline trimmed with delicate floral lace, and a flounce hem that flares gently at the waist. The kind of top that flatters effortlessly — light, romantic, and finished with that Italian touch Pinko does so well.
If you can't decide: the LilySilk silk t-shirt (#1) to elevate your everyday, the Zara satin wrap blouse (#5) for an easy classic, and the Isabel Marant Gresia top (#4) for that effortless Parisian feel. Which would you choose?
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