Banish mental images of hippies dressed in floral-patterned, knotted ponchos, sitting in festival fields in the 1970s. When it comes to contemporary crochet, the look is polished, with a glamorous, high-fashion feel.
Just look at the spring/summer 2026 runways. Alberta Ferretti stuck to a neutral stone palette, pairing crochet pieces with minimal separates and simple ballet flats for added sophistication. Meanwhile, Chanel translated the artisanal texture into tailored silhouettes while keeping the rainbow-hued colourways the aesthetic is traditionally associated with.
Consider this official sartorial consensus: your seasonal wardrobe isn't complete without a couple of crochet pieces peppered throughout. The latest on-trend and easy way to tap into the chic, bohemian vibe.
When it comes to styling the look, a crochet dress will have you beach club ready. And while crochet obviously thrives in a summer holiday setting, it works just as well at home, whether at work or weekends spent with friends. Our advice? Invest in a crochet top in a white or cream colourway for maximum wearability and versatility.
Top of our wishlist is Marks & Spencer's Pure Cotton Crochet-Style Knitted Vest. The sleeveless design is knitted in a delicate crochet-style pattern and features an irregular longline hem for contemporary flair. Layer it over a bikini top with loose linen trousers for a chic AF pool cover-up. Then, when you switch sandy shores and European cobbled streets for your local high street and need a little extra modesty, simply add a cream camisole top underneath and top it with everything from Bermuda shorts to wide-leg jeans.
Below, shop our round-up of the high street's best crochet tops available to shop now:
M&S Pure Cotton Crochet-Style Knitted Vest
Reformation Thea Sheer Cotton Crochet Halter
Mint Velvet Neutral Cotton Blend Embellished Crochet Waistcoat
Reiss Chloe Linen Textured-Knit Top in Taupe Neutral
H&M Beaded Crochet-Look Halterneck Top
Nobody's Child Green One Shoulder Crochet Top
Whistles Chocolate Circle Crochet Tank
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Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
