Spring Tops Every Wardrobe Needs + Updated Pieces for Less

Spring Tops Every Wardrobe Needs

Huge thanks to Nordstrom Rack and Collective Voice for sponsoring this post

If I were to consult with you on your wardrobe, I’d tell you there are three categories of spring tops that every wardrobe needs. Today, I’m excited to share some fantastic options for each of those categories, which you can get for great prices from Nordstrom Rack!

Nordstrom Rack has sooooooo many pieces from my favorite brands, but for much less. I love that you can get great quality pieces that look expensive without paying high ticket prices for them. They carry some of my all-time favorite brands at super affordable prices! You can also shop conveniently at Nordstrom Rack by utilizing their curbside and in-store pickup options.

All right, let’s move on to some spring tops that every wardrobe needs!

SIZING: I’m 5’6″ and usually S/M or 6 in clothes and 8.5 to 9 in shoes. 

black tee + kick flare jeans + olive cropped utility jacket + white and black sneakers + gold initial necklace + gold hoop earrings

black tee + kick flare ankle jeans + white and black sneakers + gold initial necklace + gold hoop earrings

black Madewell tee + medium wash kick flare ankle jeans + white sneakers + gold initial necklace + gold hoops

1. T-shirt
Your wardrobe needs at least one great basic tee. You can either pair it with other basics for a simple outfit, or you can pair it with those statement pieces that have you stumped. A great basic always works well with those!

This tee is my FAVORITE! Don’t underestimate how impactful a good quality tee can be. When the style is simpler, such as with a basic tee, quality matters even more. This tee is fairly thick, drapes really well, and just looks much more stylish than cheaper tees. And really, it’s only $16.97 which is super affordable. Find it HERE! I wear size M for a slightly looser fit around the torso.

Also, if you’re shopping at Nordstrom Rack, be sure to check out the Democracy and the Wit & Wisdom jeans! I love that you can get both for less at Nordstrom Rack. This pair is from Democracy, and they are so GOOD and only $44.97! Unfortunately, sizes are now limited, but Nordstrom Rack consistently carries Democracy, so you can check what’s available HERE. For this specific pair, the denim feels fairly sturdy and supportive, but it’s super stretchy, soft, and COMFY! And, these jeans have the super-duper comfortable elastic in the waistband, which makes them easy to sit in all day. 🙌🏼 I love that you can get great jeans like these from Nordstrom Rack while saving huge. See if they’re available in your size HERE. I’m wearing size 6.

If you’re looking for a shorter utility jacket that pairs better with wide leg jeans and flares, this is a fantastic one to try! This jacket is sooo SOFT, lightweight, and comfortable! So, so comfortable. Find it HERE. I’m wearing size S.

Shop the Outfit:
Tee: c/o Nordstrom Rack (exact—wearing size M)
Jeans: c/o Nordstrom Rack (exact—wearing size 6)
Jacket: c/o Nordstrom Rack (exact—wearing size S)
Shoes: Nordstrom Rack (similar)
Earrings: Nordstrom Rack (similar)
Necklace: Nordstrom Rack (similar)

camel cropped jacket + white and khaki striped blouse + light wash denim ankle jeans + tan flats + gold jewelry

white and khaki striped button up blouse + light wash denim ankle jeans + tan flats + gold hoops + gold necklace

white and tan striped button up blouse + light wash cropped ankle jeans + tan flats + gold hoops + gold initial necklace
white and khaki striped button up blouse + medium wash jeans + gold necklace + gold hoop earrings

 

2. Elevated Casual Top 
An elevated casual top is on the list of spring tops every wardrobe needs for those times when you want to dress a step up from a t-shirt but not actually be dressed up. I’m always on the lookout for them, and I really like this one! The material of this shirt hits perfectly the stylishly casual vibe, and the vertical stripes are current and modern. It’s lightweight and easy to wear. So cute with jeans! And, it’s only $24.97! It’s available in two colors, HERE. I wear size S.

Nordstrom Rack also carries Madewell jeans, BTW — great denim for less! I had been wanting a pair of Madewell Kick Out jeans, and I found them at Nordstrom Rack in the perfect color for nearly 40% off! They are sturdy and fairly thick, yet soft with stretch. Unfortunately, sizes are limited now, but see if your size is available HERE. I’m wearing size 28.

 

brown cropped utility jacket + white and brown striped shirt + light wash denim jeans + gold necklace

This jacket is nice too! It has a bit of structure, though it’s still very lightweight and easy to wear. It comes in brown and cream, HERE! I’m wearing size S.

BTW, as for my shoes, there is a different version of the same shoes with a cute woven texture that’s perfect for spring! Find them HERE.

Shop the Outfit:
Top: c/o Nordstrom Rack (exact—wearing size S)
Jeans: c/o Nordstrom Rack (exact—wearing size 28)
Jacket: c/o Nordstrom Rack (exact—wearing size S)
Shoes: Nordstrom Rack (same shoes but different colorway/style—I wear size 9)
Earrings: Nordstrom Rack (similar)
Necklace: Nordstrom Rack (similar)

black top + dark wash kick flare jeans + tan flats + gold necklace

black flutter sleeve v-neck top + medium wash kick flare ankle jeans + tan flats + gold necklace + gold earrings

red polka dot 3/4 sleeve top + black pants + black pumps + gold necklace + gold earrings

3. Blouse
Last, the third category of spring tops every wardrobe needs is blouses! I always recommend having a dressy top (or several) that you can wear to work with slacks and that you can pair with jeans for dates or going out with friends. I’m sharing two options above, which are both great!

The flutter sleeve top is perfect for dressing up a little for a date or to go out with friends. The material is comfy with some stretch, and the ruffle sleeves add details that make the top special. It looks awesome with jeans, and you can wear it to work with slacks! (You can also pair it with a skirt, like I did HERE scroll down to the third outfit.) It’s a great piece to have in your wardrobe that is super versatile, and it’s ONLY $19.97!!! It comes in 5 colors, HERE! I’m wearing size S.

The printed blouse is adorable and versatile. It’s comfortable to wear, hangs well, and works with slacks and with dark wash jeans. Dress it up or down! You can find it HERE, and there are a couple of other very cute prints HERE and HERE. I’m wearing size S.

If you’re in the market for some wide leg pants that you can wear to work, these pants are very comfortable and very affordable under $30! They are soft, super-duper stretchy, and have an elastic waistband. There is a bit of pleating at the hips for those of you who would like to add some volume there. This is a pair that you can wear to work but that you can also dress down with a t-shirt and lifestyle sneakers. Find them HERE. I\’m wearing size S.

Shop the Outfits:
Flutter Sleeve Top: c/o Nordstrom Rack (exact—wearing size S)
Printed Top: c/o Nordstrom Rack (exact—wearing size S)

Pants: c/o Nordstrom Rack (exact—wearing size S)
Shoes: Nordstrom Rack (similar)
Earrings: Nordstrom Rack (similar)
Necklace: Nordstrom Rack (similar)

 

Those are my three spring tops every wardrobe needs! If you include each of them in your wardrobe, you’ll be set for whatever comes up this season!

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