Having trouble styling outfits now that the temperatures are heating up? Have no fear — style icon and Shop TODAY contributor Chassie Post is here!
To help us out of a summer style rut, Post gave us a peek into her closet to share a few of her favorite tops on Amazon. From casual, everyday tanks with hidden support to blouses you can wear well into the cooler months, these staples are all expert-vetted and stylist-approved. And the best part? They’re each around $30 or less.
Below, you can shop Post’s curation of the very best summer tops on Amazon. You’ll find the intel on some of her favorite styling tips and tricks, too, so you can recreate her looks at home with ease. And, of course, we’ve included plenty of outfit inspiration straight from Post’s iconic butterfly room to spark your own summer ensembles.
Best summer tops on Amazon, according to Chassie Post
For an effortless summer look, we love this breezy tee, which has more than 4,000 ratings on Amazon. Post styles hers with jeans and sandals to keep it casual. At just $8, we suggest grabbing this in a few colors to rotate through.
Next time you need outfit inspiration, take a page out of the French girl style book and reach for a Breton-striped, boat-neck tee.
“I am a sucker for this classic and wear it all year long,” Post says. “I have a few of these and love each one for its own attributes.”
For a more relaxed fit and some solid color options, Post also likes this full-sleeved top.
“Wear these with everything and always look pulled together,” Post muses. “I love a ‘Papa Don’t Preach’ look with high-waisted straight jeans and a ballet flat.”
Another chic option, this tee combines a 3/4 sleeve with a relaxed fit and a flattering boat neckline. We love that this staple feels summery and nautical with a white stripe, but that it’s versatile enough to remain in your outfit rotation through the colder seasons.
“I have this tank in black, army green and white,” Post vouches. “It’s got a very flattering cut-away for the arms, has great stretch and is thick and substantial. Wear it with anything — dress it up with fun pants like these or wear to the gym.”
Another staple basic in Post’s wardrobe for summer is this ribbed option. It may look like your average tank, but it has a secret solution: a built-in bra! Post promises that it’s so comfortable and helps you skip the headache of trying to cover up those pesky bra straps.
Post calls this blouse “a great little elevated staple to wake up blue jeans, white jeans, pants, skirts and more or layer under a strappy dress.”
For a collared alternative, Post loves this crisp, puff-sleeved option. She layers hers under a denim dress and pairs it with jeans for two different looks.
“I love a classic white linen shirt — [it] keeps you cool while looking cool,” Post says, sharing this 100% cotton option, which is a great fabric to reach for in hot, humid weather. “I love these best in neutrals, like white and blue, but it’s also cool in an army/olive green shade.”
This chambray shirt has been climbing up Amazon’s bestsellers list, and Post thinks the tie front makes it so easy to wear for summer. She likes hers paired with a midi skirt, but she also loves a denim-on-denim moment.
This pop-over shirt with a mini stripe and collar is super wearable, effortlessly dressing up a pair of white pants. Reviewers love how breathable it is and vouch that it washes and irons well. Post cuffs the sleeves on hers to give it that little bit of extra polish.
Meet the experts
- Chassie Post is a Shop TODAY contributor, TV host and lifestyle editor. Whether she’s talking fashion and beauty or home and entertaining, Post is known nationwide for covering the latest trends with her keen eye.
- Shop TODAY is a team of shopping editors and writers who spend hours every day finding the best new products, tried-and-true favorites and more finds available on Amazon that are worth shopping, according to our high standards.
How we chose
The Shop TODAY editors and writers search the internet to find the best products out there. We interview expert sources, comb through customer reviews and even use our own personal experiences to make shopping easier for our readers.
For this story, we asked Chassie Post to share her favorite tops for summer that are available on Amazon. The Shop TODAY team also selected a few of the retailer’s top-rated, customer-loved options for Post to try out. Post tried and styled each top herself and made her recommendations based on her own experience with the pieces.
