We can always count on Jennifer Aniston to keep classic wardrobe staples alive.
THE Friends alum wore a black fitted top with cap sleeves in a recent Instagram video celebrating the anniversary of her hair care brand Lolavie at Ulta. Although we’re not sure when the music video was filmed, this style is a great choice for spring and summer: it’s the happy medium between a tank top and a loose t-shirt, making it ideal for mid-season. the moment.
Not only that, but Aniston’s black shirt gives the standard top and jeans combo a bit of edge and a touch of femininity, thanks to its color and delicately situated shoulders, respectively.
Jennifer Aniston/Instagram
It’s probably for these reasons that Taylor Swift is also wearing cap sleeves on several occasions at the moment. She showed two different versions of one in a recent YouTube short that gave fans a glimpse into her daily life. Short-sleeve tees are also a bit more refined, making them inherently more versatile and easier to wear.
You can stock up on wardrobe staples with some best-selling styles below, available in black like Aniston’s, as well as other easy-to-incorporate neutrals.
Short Sleeve Tops Inspired by Jennifer Aniston
Mascomoda Knit Cap Sleeve Fitted Top, $16 with coupon
Amazon
At $16 each, you can snag all six shades of this top affordably and call your summer shirt rotation complete. It’s made of super soft, thin, lightweight material that will keep you from overheating and pairs well with any bottoms, and shirts are great for layering. “It’s a comfy, dressy knit that can very easily be dressed up or down,” one shopper wrote.
Reformation Darra – Knit Top
Reformation
This one is a bit more of a splurge, but also lands higher on the dressy side of the spectrum. Its high scoop neckline, square back and fitted material make it the ideal top to pair with a breezy skirt for a date, or with your favorite jeans and heels for a night out. The cotton-spandex blend is both stretchy and soft, and it comes in four colors including black, burgundy, ivory, and slate gray.
Automet Basic Short-Sleeve T-Shirt, $10 (Save 23%)
Amazon
The loose fit of this cap-sleeved top gives it a more casual vibe, perfect for wearing to summer baseball games and on coffee runs. The wide shoulders and sleeveless cut give it an interesting angular shape, but it’s constructed with an extra panel under the arms, so the sleeveless openings hide any undergarments. There’s also a thicker hem that makes it look more refined than your average fit, and it’s available in solid and striped prints.
If Jennifer Aniston has convinced you that a short-sleeve shirt is a summer must-have, keep scrolling to check out the rest of our affordable favorites below.
Madewell Slub Crew Neck Muscle Tee
Madewell
Enza Costa Supima Cotton Cap Sleeve Crew, $75 (save 40%)
Turn
Wiholl Short Sleeve Top, $18 with coupon
Amazon
Wild Fable Ruched Short Sleeve Side Seam T-Shirt
Target
Afrm Nina Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Nordstrom
