These summery tops are here to update all your new season wares – this is how to style them now.
Deciphering this season’s key trends can be tricky; which ones can you actually wear IRL? While some are made to be admired from the sidelines, there are plenty of spring/summer trends that are made to be part of your everyday uniforms. Neutral trousers, feel-good prints and the new black dress are a few to mention, but we’re adding another one to the mix: crochet tops.
Knitted dresses and tops have been reigning supreme this year, so the new summery update of chunky crochet styles is a natural progression for the mini-trend.
While the runway saw Bottega Veneta and Fendi champion crochet dresses in colourful iterations, the high street has chosen tops as the easy way to wear the trend.
Fashion influencers are teaming crochet tops with denim – from loose-fitjeans to Bermuda shorts – to create a winning duo. Because everyone knows a nice top with jeans never fails in the outfit department.
Want even more inspiration? You can also layer them over your dresses.
If the top looks like it could be hand-knitted by your nan, then you’ve nailed the look. Think patchwork and pick ’n’ mix colours on vests, polo tops and cami styles. The 70s weave has made its way into the wardrobes of many and styling them over your favourite frothy midi dresses is a hack to take note of.
We’ve tracked down the coolest crochet tops around – feel free to shop these now, and wear them all summer long.
& Other Stories crocheted halter top
& Other Stories top With its halterneck silhouette and stripe print detail, & Other Stories’ crochet top feels like it was plucked straight from the 70s. Pair alongside your favourite blue jeans for an outfit that feels decidedly retro.
Shop & Other Stories crocheted halter top, £65
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Arket crochet halter neck top
Arket top Made from recycled cotton, Arket’s crochet top is the perfect addition to those summertime jeans-and-a-nice-top outfits.
Shop Arket crochet halter neck top, £45
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Monki pastel granny squares crochet top
Monki top Once only reserved for the throw rug draped over your grandmother’s couch, granny square crochet has experienced a true fashion resurgence of late, as evidenced by this Monki vest top.
Shop Monki pastel granny squares crochet top, £25
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Tach Harmony crochet shirt
Tach clothing As a brand recently spotted on Kendall Jenner, Tach handmakes all of its clothing locally in Uruguay. Crochet is at the heart of the brand’s DNA with intricately crafted pieces offered in a myriad of colourways.
Shop Tach Harmony crochet shirt, £190
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Ganni multicolour striped crochet crop top
Ganni top Ganni is a Scandi brand with its finger on the pulse. The It-label has opted into the crochet craze with the addition of this crop top.
Shop Ganni multicolour striped crochet crop top at Browns, £135
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Farm Rio cropped crocheted cotton top
Farm Rio Top Inspired by Brazil, Farm Rio’s pieces evoke all the vibrance and energy of the brand’s home country. This artisanally crafted top of the perfect example of that.
Shop Farm Rio cropped crocheted cotton top at Net A Porter, £121
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Zara crochet knit crop top
Zara top With a monotone take on crochet, Zara has introduced an understated iteration of the trend. The textured fabric adds interest, while the use of a singlepink tone leaves the look feeling subtle yet chic.
Shop Zara Crochet Knit Crop Top, £20
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Sandro Soleil sun-motif crochet sleeveless knit
Sandro Top Sandro has incorporated a lot of crochet into its collections in recent summer seasons, proving the trend is definitely here to stay. This sunburst-motif halter-neck is definitely one of our favourite iterations.
Shop Sandro Soleil sun-motif crochet sleeveless knit at Selfridges, £95
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Mango crochet crop top
Mango top This is not your grandmother’s crochet. Adding a twist to the traditional granny square, Mango updates the style with this modern crochet top.
Shop Mango crochet crop top, £30
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River Island ruffle crochet detail crop top
River Island Top Using a contrast fabric to offer a little more structure, here River Island has created an updated take on crochet. The ruffle sleeve and peplum add a unique touch.
Shop River Island ruffle crochet detail crop top at Asos, £38
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Zara beaded crochet sweater
Zara top This limited edition sweater combines both crochet and beads to create an intricately detailed wardrobe staple that could easily be paired with swimwear on vacation and will look equally chic at a weekend barbecue.
Shop Zara beaded crochet sweater, £49.99
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