Last Updated on May 23, 2023
I’m always excited to see the sun, but if you prefer to keep your arms covered up, it can come with a sense of dread.
Nearly all summer tops are sleeveless or strappy, but I promise it’s possible to find long-sleeve tops that don’t leave you sweating through them in the heat.
The sun isn’t always shining here in the UK, so there are plenty of opportunities to wear long-sleeve tops comfortably without feeling overdressed.
Whatever the reason you want to cover your arms, be it religion, scars or simply self-consciousness, there are plenty of tops, tees, shirts and blouses available to suit your needs.
The most important thing to look for when shopping for tops that won’t leave you sweating are lightweight materials like cotton and linen. A good way to cover up your arms is to wear open shirts over tank tops, or opt for crop tops with high-waisted bottoms.
If you’re comfortable to show off your legs, try shorts or opt for midi or maxi skirts if you want keep your skin covered. You can add chic accessories, a pair of summer sandals and of course, a straw bag.
Here are 20 of our favourites, from Zara, Mango, & Other Stories and more.
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Shop long-sleeve tops
Linen Top With Beadwork, £32.99, Zara – buy now
Meadowlark Top, £190, Reformation – buy now
Bustier-look rib-knit top, £19.99, H&M – buy now
Breton Stripe Top, £27, & Other Stories – buy now
Top With Cutwork Embroidery, £32.99, Zara – buy now
Purple floral long sleeve wrap blouse, £35, River Island – buy now
Scoop-Neck Jersey Top, £29, Arket – buy now
Cropped Pleated Top, £29.95, NA-KD – buy now
Cream Embroidered Crop Top, £37, River Island – buy now
Gabriel Oversized Linen Shirt, £145, Reformation – buy now
Embroidered openwork T-shirt, £29.99, Mango – buy now
Pure Linen Oversized Shirt, £35, M&S – buy now
Tie-detail long-sleeve Blouse, £400, Christopher Esber – buy now
Textured Long-Sleeve Top, £19.99, Pull and Bear – buy now
Maeve The Bennet Buttondown Shirt in Yellow Motif, £80, Anthropologie – buy now
Anyday V-Collar Gingham Shirt in Black or Lilac, now £22.00, John Lewis – buy now
Care FP Be My Baby Stripe Long Sleeve Tee, £58, Free People – buy now
Blue Tile Print Long Sleeve Shirt, £27.99, New Look – buy now
Mesh tie front top, £20, Monki – buy now
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Ruched Keyhole Halter Neck Long Sleeved Top, now £13.20, Warehouse – buy now
