Spring is really starting to spring (finally!), and that means we're spending more time outside. So naturally, we want our clothes to match the seasonal change, that being: not too hot, not too cold.

Around this time of year, our typical go-to look for literally any occasion is jeans and a T-shirt. But sometimes, we want to feel a little more elevated. Enter: boat neck tops.

Boat-neck tops are, in our opinion, a spring wardrobe staple. Why? Well, the flattering neckline elevates the typical T-shirt silhouette, and these tops can be dressed up and down depending on where you're going. If you're headed to the office, for example, a boat-neck top can be paired with tailored pants and an oversized blazer for a casual but smart 'fit. Having a chill hang with the besties? Wear a boat-neck top with your favorite pair of jeans, a trench coat, and stylish sneakers.

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Gap

As for which boat-neck tops we’re actually adding to cart? The CloseKnit Jersey Boatneck Crop Tank Top from Gap is a no-brainer. It comes in 10 colorways, has that perfect slim, body-hugging fit, and hits at just the right cropped length. It’s super easy to dress up and throw on with anything.

Old Navy has a chic boat-neck in a bright yellow shade that couldn’t feel more spring-ready. Halara’s ruched version adds a bit of personality to the classic silhouette. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Apparel’s 3/4-sleeve style—another big trend this season—is ideal for those in-between days.

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Jade Biggs (zij/haar) is een van de freelanceschrijvers van Cosmopolitan UK en werkt op alle gebieden, waaronder entertainment, schoonheid, lichaam en seks en relaties. Eerder bekleedde ze de functie van Features Writer, waar ze alles behandelde, van het laatste nieuws en de laatste koninklijke roddels tot de gezondheids- en fitnesstrends die je TikTok-feed overnamen. Jade heeft een graad in journalistiek en was tien jaar journalist en inhoudsredacteur, waarbij ze vooraanstaande onderzoekers, vooraanstaande influencers en experts uit de sector interviewde in die tijd. Ze is een kattenmoeder van vier vachtbaby's en is geobsedeerd door Drag Race, bodemloze brunches en draagt kleding die alleen geschikt is voor Bratz-poppen. Volg haar op Instagram, Twitter en LinkedIn.