*Not* a White T-Shirt—This Simple Top Style Is Set to Dominate Come June
Stealing these looks ASAP.
My closet is overflowing with white tees, stacked to the brim with crewnecks, V-necks, cropped, and full-length versions. I don't regret a single white tee purchase, relying on the simple basic for everyday wear—but there's a fresh alternative set to dominate the warm-weather season.
Strapless tops—or tube tops as many call them—are the unfussy style staple that adds both ease and a flirty touch to any wardrobe. Often accompanied by a fitted silhouette, the absence of straps provides a breezy design, perfect for a beachside lunch, rooftop cocktails, or a weekend farmers market stroll.
The minimalist top rose in popularity thanks to the Y2K revival, leaning on the likes of Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, and Christina Aguilera. But French luxury fashion houses drove it home, with Creative Director Chemena Kamali even designing a lace bandeau for the Chloé spring/summer 2025 runway.
It girls are taking notice, styling flattering tube tops with cigarette jeans, bohemian clogs, and East-West bags. For more elevated occasions, they're throwing on high-waisted trousers, low-slung midi skirts, and T-strap heels. The secret is not overthinking it; it's a low-lift shirt that's best mastered when styling feels slightly undone.
If you're curious about how to wear the best strapless tops this spring and summer, keep reading for a lineup of chic looks to recreate.
Get the look: Strapless top + Cigarette jeans + Black mules
Get the look: Strapless top + Wide-leg jeans + T-strap heels
Get the look: Strapless top + Leopard midi skirt + Sandal heels
Get the look: Strapless top + Linen pants + Statement jewelry
Get the look: Strapless top + Black capris + Heeled clogs
Get the look: Strapless top + Black jeans + Mesh mary janes
Get the look: Strapless top + Bermuda shorts + Neck scarf
Get the look: Strapless top + Khaki blazer + Riding boots
Get the look: Strapless top + Cargo pants + T-strap sandals
Get the look: Strapless top + Denim skirt + Bucket bag
Get the look: Strapless top + Black trousers + Hair scarf
Get the look: Strapless top + Maxi skirt + Thong sandals
Get the look: Strapless top + Printed midi skirt + Slouchy bag
Get the look: Strapless top + Baggy jeans + Black loafers
Get the look: Strapless top + Barrel-leg jeans + Raffia bag

Ruby Ford-Dunker (formerly Ruby McAuliffe) is a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle journalist featured in InStyle, the New York Post, Brides, Teen Vogue, Page Six, Shape, and more. When she’s not reporting on her latest fashion obsession or spotlighting beauty finds, she can be found listening to Taylor Swift, hunting for the best matcha latte, playing with her cats, or smiling her way through a dance workout. Email Ruby at therubybrand@gmail.com and keep up with her on Instagram @rubyymcauliffe.