The Best Knits to Live In All Summer Long
Now that summer’s here, it’s time to swap out your heavy, winter knits for these lightweight options.
Knits are a wardrobe staple for every season, even during the summer. You never know when you may need a cozy cover-up on a breezy beach day or a way to balance out the office air conditioning. The key to transitioning knitwear for summer lies in the fabrication and weave. Cotton and cashmere are breathable materials and are lightweight, allowing for the cool breeze to brush your skin while providing coverage and comfort. Knitwear offers many versatile ways to style it. It can be worn unbuttoned, tied over your shoulder, rolled at the sleeves, and can even be found in the form of pants, skirts, and dresses.
Sweaters come in a variety of silhouettes, which brings a unique vibe for summer styling and give off the “quiet luxury” aesthetic. These are inspired by silhouettes like V-neck tennis sweaters or stripes that bring a posh attitude to gatherings and occasions for work or fun. Similarly, preppy and retro styles like sweater vests and polo cardigans are continuing to take shape in trendy new ways from different brands.
Whether it be an open-weave top, pants, dresses, or skirts, L’OFFICIEL has rounded up these versatile, timeless styles that are perfect for this summer.
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Made from 100% cotton, the Scallop mini skirt is hand-crocheted from cotton yarn into the label's signature design. Take a trip to the beach with this fun skirt and pair it with the matching top.
Diotima Exclusive Scallop Crocheted Cotton Mini Skirt, $625, Moda Operandi
This modern top with its unique angles, the Del Top is designed to create an extremely flattering silhouette. An asymmetrical cut with contrasting band extending from the waist up and over the right shoulder leaving the left shoulder is exposed. The cutouts and angular ribbed knit patterns add a flair to this knit staple.
Cult Gaia Del Knit Top, $258, Cult Gaia
These stylish cotton net knit trousers are perfect to keep you covered without making you break a sweat.
Brunello Cucinelli Cotton Net Knit Trousers, $1,797, Saks Fifth Avenue
With its khaki color combination, the Templeton dress is the perfect piece for summer days. Crocheted from a cotton blend, its easy knit design is very breathable. A scalloped weave along the neckline and hem add textural interest while its form-fitting fit and mini hemline give it a ‘60s feel.
Veronica Beard Templeton Dress, $279, Veronica Beard
This crochet mini-skirt with a fold-over waistband features alternate crochet stitch panels. Each piece is hand crocheted by female artisans in Peru, made with love, and attention to detail.
Tropic of C Gal Crochet Mini Skirt in Taupe, $185, Tropic of C
As a cozy transitional piece to switch up the season and occasion, Staud's Altea Dress is made out of a cotton waffle knit fabric. This style features a long sleeve and contrast polo collar perfect for the summer.
Staud Altea Dress Ivory Navy, $450, Staud
This knit is made in Barcelona from 100% cotton and consists of an off the shoulder style with long sleeves.
Mango Boat-neck Knitted Sweater, $45.99, Mango
This comfortable oversized fit pays homage to vintage sailor styles. Its lightweight construction is crafted from luxurious European linen making for the ability to stay cool and crisp in the heat and humidity of the summer.
Banana Republic European Linen Sailor Sweater, $160, Banana Republic
This unique patterned Zimmermann tank made from 100% cotton is perfect for a day or night out on the town this summer.
Zimmermann Halliday Hand Crochet Tank, $375, Revolve
As a part of the Dioriviera capsule, this tank top has a beautifully modern silhouette that is extremely suitable for summer. Made with cotton, this ribbed knit top in white and navy blue features a square neckline and a black Christian Dior Paris button with a gold-tone star. The open back of this tank top has a strap with Christian Dior lettering as the perfect detail.
Dior Dioriviera Backless Tank Top, $1,150, Dior
