With summer almost in full swing, I’m on a major blouse kick as I round out my wardrobe for the season. So far, I’ve restocked my T-shirts and scored a few linen matching sets, but it's these cute short-sleeve shirt picks from J.Crew, Madewell, Target, and more that’ve really caught my eye. I love tops with embroidery because they feel extra special but are still easy to dress up or down, so this $30 peplum option from Nordstrom Rack immediately made it into my cart. I’m confident that the flutter-sleeve and eyelet details on this Target Ava and Viv top will attract the best kind of attention, as will the sweet scalloped hem on this cotton blouse. And I think these under-$100 puff-sleeve pieces from Madewell and J.Crew are their own little works of art thanks to the level of design and tailoring. If your closet is lacking cute T-shirts instead of pretty blouses, I can help with that, too. Start at Amazon with this $22 flutter-sleeve floral top, and throw in this easy-to-wear ruffle drawstring shirt that’s $25 while you’re at it—there are 29 colors and patterns to choose from. Introduce some lightweight linen with this popular Quince button-down that has a 4.9-out-of-5-star rating and this $20 Target top (I love the multi-way stripe design that the pockets create). Finally, round out your shopping bag with Madewell’s Whisper Cotton V-Neck Tees. I’m obsessed with the fit, neckline, and overall comfort of these tops, and they’re on sale for just $17. |