I'd like to earn my style stripes this summer with this cute top!

1. Front Row Shop striped top,
2. Cutler and Gross sunglasses,
3. Sogoli chain bracelet,
4. Sensi Studio straw bag,
5. J.Crew sandals,
6. Current/Elliott jeans,

The classic Breton striped top has spawned some fun summery renditions that are just as versatile and chic. The tee, above, comes with cute French gamine extras, like bows and arm slits. Then there are those in unexpected vibrant hues and silhouettes by , , , and and .

This is my (fast and easy!) ticket to balmy-summer-day style.

Speaking of great summer tees, I'm all about sporting the iconic but currently-all-the-rage polo shirt. They look fresh and cool when teamed with more dressed-up pieces, whether it's a statement skirt or a sleek pair of pants. Rendered in a sophisticated pique material, like the one in the last pic, below, they look decidedly elegant--i.e., can do wonders for a basic pair of shorts. I'm loving these versions by , , (50% off), (40% off), , , and (50% off).

I love this update on the classic white tee. So versatile and so cute!

A cropped length and braided pockets make these everyday jeans a little less everyday-looking.

An old but easy-to-throw-on Lanvin blouse gave me the motivation I needed to go to a Monday night dinner party. (You can check out pics from the party .) This bell sleeved blouse would provide similar incentive--and then some!

It's a beach cover-up! It's a evening-out top! It's a summer day shirt! It's everything--and then some. (And a little Chloe-spirited too.)

This tank top possesses the rare mix of fancyfree and flounce--just what I need!

This tee pretty much nails easy breezy summer.