Shorts season is officially upon us, and I don’t know about you but I’m ready to get my legs out of hiding and into some cute pairs. But today, I’m not here to talk about the shorts in my shopping cart, I’m here to highlight some of the coolest summer tops I’ll be wearing with said shorts. Because we all know a chic summer top can really make your outfit. After a ridiculous amount of Instagram scrolling, I found eight standout styles I keep seeing fashion people wearing on repeat, and styling with all types of shorts this summer. Whether it’s a basic oversize tee styled with a pair of silky lace shorts, or a pretty embroidered blouse worn with a pair of staple denim shorts, you really can’t go wrong with these cool options below.
Pretty Blouse
Whether it features feminine ruffles, delicate embroidery or a lace trim, a “pretty” blouse is a winning style to wear with your shorts this summer.
DÔEN
Henri Organic Cotton Voile Top
Reformation
Brynn Linen Top
Silk Lace-Trim Camisole
Silky lace-trim styles are trending hard for summer 2026, and there’s no better piece to style with your shorts than a romantic lace-trim camisole—a sultry and sexy option that will dress up your linen and denim shorts.
Open Edit
Lace Trim Satin Camisole
Reformation
Teddy Silk Top
Relaxed Basic Tee
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It may be basic but there’s nothing cooler than wearing a relaxed tee with a standout pair of shorts such as delicate silk lace-trim, crochet, or statement stripes.
Reformation
Liam Oversized Tee
Banana Republic
Cotton Slub Boyfriend Crew-Neck T-Shirt
Madewell
Cotton Relaxed Oversized Tee
White Embroidered Top
One of the most popular styles of the season is unquestionably a white eyelet or Broderie Anglaise top—featuring delicate, intricate embroidery. It’s the perfect top to style with a basic pair of shorts. Nothing screams summer more!
Love Shack Fancy
Sully Heritage Cotton Top
Relaxed Button-Down
A relaxed button-down is a great option to style with a pair of cool track or linen shorts this summer. It’s cool, casual, and always looks so effortless.
J.Crew
Étienne Oversized Shirt in Lightweight Oxford
eloquii
The Oversized Shirt
Tank Top
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Naturally, tank tops are a fashion girl favorite—versatile and easy to pair with a variety of shorts styles. Whether you go for a clean U-neck silhouette or something featuring a little lace detail, it’s an easy option for summer.
H&M
Lace-Trimmed Tank Top
ZARA
Cotton Sleeveless T-Shirt
Graphic Tee
Cool girls know that a great graphic tee is one of the best styling pieces of summer. We’re especially seeing them styled with cute mini shorts this season.
junkfoodclothing
Paris France Original Tee
Cardigan
A basic you won’t regret on breezy summer evenings? Cardigans, of course. Opt for a chic fitted one, or pointelle option that will work wonderfully with your denim or lace-trim shorts.
Gap
Cashsoft Crop Cardigan
LESET
Pointelle Crop Cardigan
Reformation
Ari Pointelle Knit Cardigan
