While I've been very intentional about adding items like denim, dresses, and trousers to my wardrobe over the past few years, the one category in my wardrobe that isn't well developed is a collection of statement spring/summer tops.
I have a lovely collection of basic tops for the warmer months, but dressy, statement pieces have been harder to buy. For my latest YouTube video I bought a few different blouses from Anthropologie and was so pleasantly surprised by how lovely they were and how well they fit.
Today, I wanted to share my thoughts on each of the five tops in case you too are looking for one or two statement blouses for spring/summer.
5 Petite Tops for Spring and Summer
Dolan Bow Top
Sizing: XXS- XL available // I'm wearing an XS and it fits TTS
A beautiful mixed material top with lovely statement bow sleeves that's lightweight and makes a dramatic outfit without being too stuffy or uncomfortable. And while Anthro online calls this top "pink" it's definitely on the dusty rose/red spectrum of colors instead of pink.
I mentioned in my video I did wish this was a bodysuit-style of top to keep the tucked in crease from happening, but ultimately it's a beautiful piece that would make a lovely addition to anyone's wardrobe.
Puff Sleeve Blouse
Sizing: XXS -XL available // I'm wearing an XS
Don't be fooled by Anthropologie's description that this top is 'yellow'. While there is definitely some yellow in the pattern throughout the blouse, the main or background color of the top is truly ivory.
While I wore this in a dressier way with a skirt and heels, shorts and sandals also be a lovely look with this top.
Bishop + Young Sweater Blouse
Sizing: XS - L // I'm wearing a size XS
In my effort to get out of my comfort zone when it comes to warm weather dressing, I wanted to try and style one of the season's big trends: colorful crochet. I was so pleasantly surprised with how beautifully soft the blouse was and how much I loved styling it.
Since it has roots back to the 80s, styling a top like this is super fun with other sartorial nods to the fashion of the 80s. Wider leg denim, slip skirts, even cut off shorts with a top like this work so well together.
Layered Poplin Sleeve Blouse
Sizing: Standard, Petite, & Plus Sizing in XS-XL // I'm wearing an XS Petite.
Reminiscent of some of the sweater vest tops of my Jr High style days, this top is all of the best things (i.e. comfort and convenience) of those tops with an elevated and updated style. It hits at the perfect length for a petite woman and the puff sleeves aren't too dramatic.
Maeve Flutter Sleeve Tee
Sizing: XXS - XL Standard and Petite Sizing // I'm wearing an XS Petite
Think of this like an elevated tee shirt that's perfect for all summer long. It has beautiful navy embroidered detail that gives it a very nautical vibe. Lean into the summer at the shore look with white denim and a silk scarf or go very casual with denim shorts and sandals.