Nothing makes getting dressed easier than a great top. A great top can take all the guesswork out of putting together an outfit. All you need is jeans, trousers, or a skirt, and you’re done. A pretty statement top does all the heavy lifting for you. That’s why I recently went on a mission to find the best of the bunch to jazz up my summer wardrobe and make my life a little easier for the months ahead.
We’ve already established that there’s nothing better than a pretty top. But a top that’s also affordable? That’s double the fun. From cool-girl ruffles that amp up every bottom imaginable to the $36 Zara top everyone in the Who What Wear office loves, I present the 29 best dramatic and affordable summer tops (aka unicorns) I’ve come across. Happy shopping!