The 27 Prettiest Scarf Tops to Buy For Summer 2026

As we start to consider our summer wardrobes each year, it’s only natural that one of the first things that comes to mind is dresses. Something we can always count on in life is that brands will release a plethora of pretty dresses each summer, but let’s not forget the pretty summer tops. I’d much rather buy a top than a dress because that’s what I inevitably end up wearing more often—with skirts, shorts, trousers, and jeans.

If you want to shop for pretty new tops and stay on-trend this summer, the style to hone in on is scarf tops. We started seeing the trend last summer, as chic dressers were suddenly wearing scarves in a myriad of ways: tying them around their waists, wearing them in their hair, and yes, wearing them as tops.