With warmer weather comes the exciting opportunity to revamp your wardrobe. Ditch the bulky, gray sweaters you have lying around from winter and, instead, go with nice tops featuring bright colors and light, airy fabrics to complement the season. This summer, be sure to check out the several new trends that have emerged, or the old favorites that are coming back for the season, like nice tops, with an updated look. Blouses in particular are a hot trend that have been reinvented time and time again, and are a perfect look for the summer.
Sheer
Sheer blouses are ideal for summer; the fabric is highly breathable and wearable during the hot months. These blouses can be paired with a tank top and blazer for work, or can simply be worn with undergarments for a flirtier look while going out. A sheer blouse that has a beautiful flowy look and three-quarter-length sleeves is perfect for a picnic on a beach or a day at the office.
Printed
Printed blouses are a fantastic addition to any wardrobe. Highly versatile, printed blouses can feature subtle patterns or vibrant bright colors, and can be worn with anything from classy khaki pants to fun denim shorts. From whimsical butterfly patterns and delicate floral designs to sassy animal prints, there’s a printed spring blouse to satisfy any personality type.
Piping
Piping is less noticeable than prints, but the piping element adds a classy, upscale look to summer blouses. Not only does the piping element add shape to the blouse to help the garment flatter many different body types, it can also add an unexpected feature to a simplistic blouse to set it apart from the rest.
For all these trends plus a number of other stunning summer looks, check out Republic’s Tops section, which boasts a variety of nice tops for any shape or style.

