All sizes in this post are listed in women's. 1. A racerback tank top you can throw on with basically any bottom that you own.
And reviewers say it's compressive enough that you can skip the bra with it — which is especially welcome when it's THIS hot outside. Promising review: "I have bought this top in seven different colors because I am that obsessed with it. I have gifted it to all of my friends for their birthdays because it is that great.
It is spandex-like material and super comfy, but the fit and style of it are what I am obsessed with. It is super cute. I wear this to work out in or even just wear to go out in without a bra underneath, and it keeps everything in check.
My number one clothing item for the last couple of months!!" — Midwestern Girl Get it from Amazon for $14.98+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 23 colors). 2.
A sensory compression tank in a soft, supportive material in a seamless *without* tags. It's supportive enough to skip wearing a bra with it. Really, the only thing missing is its ability to make your lunch.
No Limbits is an adaptive apparel company founded by CEO Erica Cole after losing her leg in a car accident in 2018. Get it from No Limbits for $32 (available in sizes XS–XXL and also in gray , black , and mauve ). 3.
A drawstring bodycon dress with some major versatility — you can adjust the drawstring for the perfect length and look, then throw all kinds of springy light outerwear over it as needed. I own not one but TWO of these dresses because they breathe. Promising reviews: "I finally bought this dress after seeing it all over TikTok and HOLY SMOKES.
I cannot believe how universally [good it looks on people]. It's absolutely stunning!" — Catherine Thriveni "This dress is amazing! The fabric is so soft and silky but also has structure and because the sides are ruched, I can adjust it to the perfect length, which means a lot when you're only 5'1". The ruching allows me to control the amount of fabric gathered in the tummy and behind areas.
To sum it all up, I LOVE the dress and plan on purchasing at least two more in the army green and the brown because this style dress can also be worn in the fall and spring months with a basic or colored denim jacket and a cute pair of boots or booties!" — Tonya Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and in 27 colors/styles). 4.
A two-piece tank top and shorts set sure to ruffle some feathers — in the right way. It'll feel all nice and airy like when you wear your fave linen sundress. Except you won't have to worry about flashing anyone when a breeze sweeps through.
Win-win if ya ask me. I recently wore this walking around Cagliari, Sardinia, and down ~700 stairs to a cave (and then promptly back up) so I can attest it makes for excellent photo ops *and* is airy enough for such activities. Yes, that is ME wearing this set on the way back up from said cave.
Since returning home, I wore it to a Yankees baseball game and plan on packing it for an upcoming long weekend in Lisbon! Promising review : "I got so many compliments when wearing this set on vacation in Hawaii! The top is very comfortable and cropped at just the right length. The shorts were a little see through, but for the price they were very comfortable." — Courtney Smith Get it from Amazon for $32.
99 (available in sizes XS–XL and in 13 colors/patterns). 5. A twist-front tube top as the perfect little going-out top with a pair of high-waisted shorts or dressed up a bit with a slip skirt while you marvel at the view of Milan's Duomo.
Promising review: "I wore this on vacation, and it did not disappoint! It wasn’t pulling down or falling. I wasn’t constantly pulling it up. Literally perfect! Would buy in another color for sure!" — Jessica Lafollett Get it from Amazon for $17.
99 (available in sizes XS–L and 15 colors). 6. A breezy tank-and-shorts set with a fun trim to elevate it past a neutral.
Also its elastic waist and crop top make it the PERFECT ensemble for a 10-minute hike in Sardinia's Blue Zone. Just saying! Yes, this is me on vacation in said set. I went around a park, did an olive oil testing, rode three hours in a bus, and walked along a picturesque beach in this set.
And then the next day I wore it as a swimsuit coverup! It's versatile as hell and quickly becoming my summer go-to outfit. Promising review: "This two-piece set is absolutely adorable! The quality is amazing, and I love this olive green color. If it’s true to size, and it’s perfect for summer! I need it in every color!" — Whitney Claire Wilson Get it from Amazon for $38.
99 (available in sizes S–XXL and 13 colors). Oh! And it's also available in a tank-and-pants set ! 7. A chic tank and wide-leg pants set that'll make you look like a fancy jetsetter, even if you're just making a Target run midday to drink up the DELICIOUS frigid air down the ice cream aisle.
Promising review: "I love how this set feels and looks! The light blue is gorgeous! It’s airy and comfortable." — Megh Get it from Amazon for $45.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and 26 colors).
8. Some flowy shorts could be the minimum (but adequate) amount of fabric to wear when it feels like summer has hit its peak, only for you to be unpleasantly surprised the next week when the heat index is about 10 degrees hotter. Promising review: "These shorts are so light and airy! They are so comfortable.
The only downside is that they do run small, I would size up by one size. I wore them to the beach and they were perfect for hanging out when I didn’t plan on getting in the water!" — Reese Elder Get them from Amazon for $13.50+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 29 colors).
9. A soft pair of pull-on shortalls you might just have to buy in every color and pattern because they're *the* perfect summer casual piece. From beach to beach bar has never been so easy.
Promising review: "Little to no stretch so order your true size or size up. The fabric is so comfortable and airy." — JT Get it from Amazon for $38.
99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 16 colors). 10. A cherry-picked frock in case you need yet another '90s-inspired thing in your closet.
Yes, yes you do need it. Trust me, I bought it three summers ago and have worn it at least a dozen times since during some EXTREMELY sweaty times. Promising review: "This looked so cute on me! It fit perfectly! I just can’t wear a super padded bra but I don’t mind that.
The material isn't bad either for what you pay." — JH Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 18 colors/patterns).
11. A linen babydoll dress you can have custom-made to fit your measurements. Plus, that super cute low back (and the upcoming summer heat) will be the perfect excuse to go bra-less.
Life is short. Bra bands are too tight. Hanalulu is a Hanoi, Vietnam-based slow fashion business.
Promising review: "Beautiful, amazing quality and such a sweet person helped me. Will order again in the future!" —Isabella Murillo Get it from Hanalulu on Etsy for $57.75+ (available in standard sizes or custom measurements).
12. A bodycon T-shirt dress with a tulip hem for wearing with sneakers in hot weather or with a blazer or moto jacket with heels for drinks at night. Promising review: "I love this dress! I have since ordered it in pink, hot pink, and gray.
Fits perfectly as a maternity dress and will still look great, not as a maternity dress. I’m normally a medium, and I ordered a medium, and it still fits amazingly over my 30-week bump. I’m usually skeptical about buying clothes online, and this was definitely worth it.
It’s airy, yet not too thin that it’s see-through. This dress definitely turned me from a sweatpants and T-shirt girl to a dress girl." — KG Get it from Amazon for $15.
49+ (available in sizes S–XL and 26 colors and prints). 13. A tie-front dress that'll easily adjust for your perfect breezy fit.
Prepare for the onslaught of compliments. FYI, if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can give this a spin before you buy it! Promising review: "Ya know how the buttons on some dresses just look cheap and they sometimes dangle awkwardly? This dress does not look like that. It’s very light and airy, but it seems to be well put together.
" — KaylaTx11 Get it from Amazon for $31.96+ (available in sizes S–XL and 18 colors). 14.
A lantern sleeve mini I'm sure Belle would wear for a summertime jaunt to the library in 2024. Promising review: "I can’t say enough good things about this dress!! It’s light and airy perfect for vacations. The dress can definitely be dressed up or down for any occasion.
It accentuates your curves and looks incredible on. I now need it in a number of colors!!" — Kaitrin Swanson Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 12 colors).
15. A longline sports bra you can (and tbh, SHOULD) just wear as a crop top. It's too hot out for shirts that cover your belly button.
Promising review: "Really love this bra/tank! I’d say it gives medium-light support. The material is so comfortable and airy! I would definitely buy this item again!" — LoveHeatlh_Beauty Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in sizes XS—3X and in 29 colors).
16. A casual striped option with some ruffled sleeves to make it feel a bit special but not super dressy. We're keeping it casual rn.
Promising review: "This dress was perfect for our beach vacation. Lightweight yet not too thin..
.you could not see through the dress, so it was perfect for the hot weather!! High recommend!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and nine colors/styles).
17. A short-sleeve maxi dress with POCKETS that'll give you lots of room to contort your legs into the comfiest possible position while you catch up with your favorite YouTubers. P romising review: "It's wonderfully airy! Very comfortable, lightweight, good quality, and looks great! I like that you can't see through it.
Highly recommend and will be buying more in the future!" — CraftyMom Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in sizes 14—26 and 42 colors). 18.
A printed midi skirt and tank set that'll feel extra special and help you throw together an outfit super fast. After all, you wanna spend time having fun..
.not spending a lot of time getting dressed. This is my colleague Kayla Boyd wearing this set! Here's what she has to say about it: "I love a matching set because it takes most of the work out of putting an outfit together.
And this one is such a great deal! I love how comfy and easy it is to wear. I was concerned about it being see-through, but it wasn't! It has a stretchy waist and a cute tie detail in the front of the skirt. For spring days, I just throw a denim jacket over it.
And, of course, I plan to wear it all summer as well. I would 100% buy more colors in this — and there are so many to choose from!" Promising review: "I loved it. The material is light and airy.
Very sexy." — Tiffany Gibbs Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in sizes XL–5XL and 23 colors/prints).
19. A strappy casual dress to really help you show off some of the local plant life. Your fiddle-leaf fig has never looked so stunning! Promising review: "I’m obsessed with this dress! It's so light and so comfortable! I bought the sapphire blue and I'm going to buy the black and potentially the green as well!" — Morgan Tecchio Get it from Amazon for $14.
99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 13 colors). 20. An adjustable tie-back bandana top in case you love the idea of a bandana-as-a-top but you don't want to fool with rigging that up.
Promising review: "I am OBSESSED with this top!!! So cute, can be dressed up or down, and is so fun! Definitely would recommend." — Mackenzie Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in sizes S–L and seven colors).
21. An airy nap dress I own and have worn for so many travel photo ops. It's super easy to adjust the puff sleeves from on- to off-the-shoulder to fit your mood — or when you need to cover your shoulders and knees to go into a gorgeous cathedral.
I know, I look SO elegant and not at all like I've been running on ~three hours of sleep a night for going on a week at this point of my vacation, right?! I packed it for Italy knowing that I'd be going in lots of churches and religious sites that require having your shoulders and knees covered, and I pulled it off with this by merely slipping the sleeves up higher (as seen on the right when visiting the church with The Mouth of Truth from A Roman Holiday. ..
turns out I'm NOT a liar after all). But I owned this dress months before I touched down in Rome and have been racking up compliments from strangers on the streets of NYC thanks to this frock. ("Thanks! It's from Amazon!') It washes well, is super lightweight, and very easy to wear with a regular bra.
The only thing it *doesn't* have is pockets. But I'll make an exception for this comfy beaut. Get it from Amazon for $32.
99 (available in sizes XS–XL and seven colors). 22. A wrap-look crop top to stylishly wear with most any bottom you could pack.
..especially in super humid locales.
Promising review: "I love the shirt. It would be great for a summer night with a pair of skinny jeans and heels for a night on the town or date night, whatever. I highly recommend the material, it's very light and airy.
It’s very nice and accentuates your bust area, very sexy. 😎" — Tiffany Tomaszewski Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 19 colors).
23. A lightweight button-down tank ready to be paired with your denim shorts or that wrap skirt you wear every chance you get. Promising review: "This is a very airy and comfortable shirt.
It does not have much stretch across the chest area. It tends to pull at the buttons, but other than that, it is a great shirt to either dress up or down. I’ve worn it with shorts, jeans, and dress pants and with a cardigan.
" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $22.95+ (available in sizes S–5XL and 19 colors). 24.
A wrap dress for a picturesque OOTD or let ya show lots of leg for whatever plans you have this summer. Promising review : "I got this dress to wear on a vacation in Mexico and it was perfect. Light and airy, and the colors are beautiful and vibrant.
It’s a wrap style, and the slightest gust of wind blows the skirt fully open so I wore bike shorts underneath." — M. King Get it from Amazon for $29.
99+ (available in sizes S–2XL and 30 styles). 25. A rib-knit ruched crop top that I would personally wear if I were cast on Rock of Love in 2024.
(Btw, the best dating reality show ever is on Hulu.) But then I'd probably just use the zipline all the time and end up getting kicked off on like ITYSL. Promising review: "I love this shirt.
You can wear it at several different lengths. It is a soft stretchy material. Not see-through at all.
Very comfortable for wearing all day and night. Pair this with a skirt or cute pair of jeans!" — Katrina Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in sizes XS–4XL and five colors).
26. A workout tank top will be the perfect thing on your morning runs or walks around the neighborhood (how is it already this hot?) but will also earn a prize place in your summer outfit rotation because it'll look cute with tons of leisurely clothes too. Promising review: "So comfortable and airy on morning workouts and walks.
" — Robin E. Hearl Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 20 colors).
27. A gorgeous boho-style maxi skirt that'll make finding something to wear with your favorite summer tanks (you know, the ones with the least amount of material) a total cinch. Promising review: "Stunning! Every time I wear this I get so so many compliments.
Beautiful and flowy. Great for beachwear or just for the summertime. Definitely a favorite in my closet.
Made surprisingly well too. Great material and good seams. Nothing fraying and actually very sturdy.
Material has no stretch but the tie is adjustable so you don’t have to worry about the fit." — Nicole M Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in sizes S–3X and 22 colors, patterns and styles).
28. A cool pair of pleated shorts that are cute enough to go out in but comfy enough to wear to a picnic with a puppy! Promising review: "I’m incredibly pleased with my purchase! The fabric is incredibly soft, making them a pleasure to wear, and their breathability keeps me cool and fresh even on the hottest days. The craftsmanship actually seems top-notch, they really don’t seem likely to fall apart any time soon.
I will likely be purchasing more in additional colors." — Parker Get them from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and three colors).
29. A pom-pom strap maxi for a stylish twist on the "nap dress" style we all rely on to keep us cool and chic when the sun starts to bake. Twirling in this is, in fact, mandatory, and lack of twirl is punishable by nap dress law.
Promising review: "I love this dress! It's light and airy, while still providing plenty of coverage. Cannot beat the price and the delivery time!" — Stephane McCullen Get it from Amazon for $43.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and 24 prints).
30. A magical Bardot crop blouse with a killer silhouette you'll want to buy in every last color. Promising review: "This top is so cute and surprisingly great quality.
It’s not see-through at all so I can go braless, and it's very comfortable. The tie in the back is a little too long, like too much material, but that’s the only small thing and I’ll play around with it I’m sure." — Sam Get it from Amazon for $23.
99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 29 colors). 31. A ribbed crop top as a not-so-basic basic whose link you'll have to drop in the group chat after wearing it to a park hang.
It'll also be great with fun pants! Promising review: "This is by far one of my favorite tops I’ve purchased. It’s comfortable, has a little stretch, and is not see through at all. I need it in more colors!" — Gianna Get it from Amazon for $11.
99+ (available in sizes XS–L and 25 colors). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity..
