As a summer person, my knitwear collection stays firmly in vacuum bags until the weather forces me to drag it back out again. Don’t get me wrong; I love a cashmere jumper as much as anyone else, but I always want summer to last as long as possible. With multiple barbecues, al fresco cocktails and outdoor gigs being high up on my agenda this season, I like my outfits to represent the fact summer mode is officially on. I have this thing for knit tops, though, so I let my seasonal rules slide for this one knitted item and keep them in my wardrobe all year round.
Rachael Clifton wears the cult Tach Clothing floral knit top (which Kendall Jenner also loves).
As a mini trend for 2022, it’s actually quite tricky not to add some form of knitted top to your wish list. Be it a crochet halterneck, a knitted bandeau or a luxe fine-knit vest top. And yes, of course, these "nice” tops all go with jeans. But as we’re in the depths of a heatwave in the UK, I will be styling mine just like Rachael did above, with lightweight linen trousers, shorts or miniskirts.
Keep scrolling to see the knit tops that deserve a place in your summer edit.
Shop Summer Knit Tops
Imagine this crochet halterneck with a slinky slip skirt with mules on holiday.
Vince is always a go-to for minimalists.
The neckline of this top makes it look so premium. Psst: It also comes in black.
So fun with linen trousers and flatforms.
The sporty vibe of this vest with the rhinestone detail is pure perfection.
This shade of blue feels so fresh paired with white denim for summer.
I can imagine Lucy Williams wearing this with high-waisted shorts and chunky sandals.
Try out this contrast knit with light-wash denim and fisherman sandals.
A luxe alternative to the classic tank top.
You'll wear this contrast knit vest on repeat.
I'm seeing this tie top over a swimsuit.
You'll wear this around the clock, throughout the year.
Parisian label Sandro has so many "nice" tops to go with jeans.
Anything with a Prada logo gets a firm yes.
VB approved.��
This will make you happy as soon as you put it on.
The easiest set to throw on for warm-weather days.
I can see this with baggy blue jeans and platforms.
Crochet everything gets the seal of approval for summer. I've got a serious soft spot for this rainbow flower top.
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