10 Airy Summer Tops to Travel With Under $40

The warm weather you fantasized about all winter is here, and, suddenly, it’s a struggle finding something comfortable to wear in the heat. Forget synthetic fabrics or anything bodycon — the only way to survive sweltering temperatures is in loose and flowy clothes made of breathable materials like bamboo and linen. 

Thankfully, trends like hollow-out crochet, lightweight vests, and oversize button-down shirts play in your favor. Here, we’ve rounded up 10 of our favorite airy summer tops from Amazon to get you through a balmy summer — all under $40. 

Mioliknya Crochet Vest

This crochet vest gives cool streetwear vibes and can be adapted to so many styles — you can pair it with cargo pants for a utilitarian look or a flowy maxi for an ultra feminine aesthetic. It looks more like a thrift store score than an Amazon find, which is why we love it.

Zaayo Cotton Button-down Shirt

No summer wardrobe is complete without an oversize long-sleeve button-down shirt that goes with everything. Leave it open over a crop top or swimsuit for a casual beach look or throw it on with wide-leg slacks for a more polished vibe. This one is 100-percent cotton, but reviewers say it’s “very lightweight”and is “cooling against the skin.”

Yousify Striped Knit Sweater Vest

You wouldn’t think the words “summer” and “sweater” go together, but this knit vest proves otherwise. The plunging neckline and low-cut armholes let the air in to cool you off. And when a hot day on vacation turns into a cool evening, add a button-down top underneath it for a fashionable and functional layering trick.

Dokotoo Color-block T-shirt

This fun, loose-fitting color-block tee is made of a stretchy knit, so it refuses to wrinkle even if you wad it up and cram it into the last empty corner of your suitcase. It comes in a variety of color combinations, putting an elevated spin on T-shirt day (who doesn’t have a T-shirt day on vacation?). “I will be wearing this shirt all summer long,” writes one reviewer.

Allimy Flowy Square-neck Tank Top

This cropped tank top feels, according to one shopper, “nice and cooling,” likely thanks to the boxy fit that lets air in. Featuring thick straps and a stylish square neckline, this is an ideal basic to take on vacation. It comes in nine colors, including red, hot pink, khaki, and mustard yellow.

Floerns Ruffle-sleeve Top

This sweet ruffle-sleeve blouse evokes the feeling of drinking white wine harborside with a light coastal breeze on your face. There are lots of prints to choose from, including pinstripes, hearts, and various florals. One shopper loves this shirt so much that they are going to order several more patterns..

Automet Linen Vest

Vests are it right now, and this one is primed for creative styling. Reviewers say it looks expensive and the fabric is good quality. It’s linen, so you get optimal breathability with your classy Y2K-inspired look. 

Ferbia Crochet Drawstring Top

Breezy, bohemian, and on trend, this crochet top features an adjustable drawstring front and flowy sleeves fit for music festivals or the beach. The shirt is soft, lightweight, and drapes well, and one reviewer writes that it’s “literally the most gorgeous, high-end purchase I’ve ever bought on Amazon.”

SweatyRocks Print Button-down Shirt

A silky-soft button-down top with major safari vibes is the sartorial embodiment of summer. This fun, animal print screams vacation (and there are others adorned with beachy palm leaves, tropical flowers, and more). “It’s amazing,” says one shopper. “Even better than it looks.”

Ekouaer Silk Satin Camisole

A breathable camisole is essential for hot summer days. This one is perfect for layering but also stylish enough to wear on its own. Reviewers say it looks and feels like silk or satin, but they warn that the material does easily wrinkle.

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