FASHION
WHY LAYERED T-SHIRTS ARE SET TO RULE SUMMER
By Flo Bellinger, 23 March 2026
Picture: ASOS
For the effortlessly stylish, a T-shirt trend list is required reading. Nothing quite performs like this wardrobe staple. Whether it's thrown over jeans or grounding your tailored pieces, a simple tee holds more power than you might think. So it’s always a treat when new ways to style them emerge on the runways. This summer looks set to be a two-horse race between sporty raglans and layered tees, both capable of reviving your everyday outfits with enviable cool factor.
As we start leaning into transitional looks, now’s the perfect time to rethink your T-shirt rotation. We’ve pulled our favourite trending tops to get a headstart on the summer wardrobe. And with everything from colourful combos to basic tanks, you won’t be short of inspiration.
THE RAGLAN TEE
We’ve always had a soft spot for the raglan T-shirt. This baseball-inspired classic has enjoyed a few stints in the spotlight, but can fall out of favour when up against less sporty styles. Not this year, though. Raglans have been popping up everywhere, bringing a hit of 90s cool to everyday ensembles. Oversized silhouettes take the typical office 'fit to an edgier place, especially when paired with wide-leg trousers and simple flats. A raglan is also easy to layer thanks to its simple cut, bringing high-low energy to your roster when styled with crisp shirts or tailored shorts.
GET THE LOOK:
01: ASOS DESIGN raglan long sleeve top in waffle in cream and olive, £16
02: COLLUSION oversized raglan t-shirt in choc blue, £21.99
03: ASOS DESIGN textured raglan long sleeve t-shirt in cream & navy, £16
04: ASOS DESIGN baby raglan long sleeve t-shirt in white and pink, £18
THE DOUBLE-LAYER TEE
Pictures: ASOS
Trust humankind to find a way of streamlining everything. Even something as simple as layering. Doubling up on T-shirts is a popular trick for adding extra warmth and visual interest to a look. The pop of contrasting fabric, the sliver of a hem – these added details break up an outfit and make layering the ultimate tool in a stylist’s arsenal. So, at risk of sounding lazy, we’re pretty chuffed pre-layered tees exist. Consider it a styling hack squared – opt for the short-sleeve/long-sleeve combo, or a cap-sleeve and tank duo for instant results.
GET THE LOOK:
01: Topshop double layer skater tee in green and ecru, £34
02: Stradivarius Double-layer t-shirt in ecru, £15.99
03: JJXX double layer long sleeve tee in grey, £22
04: COLLUSION double layer short sleeve t-shirt in blue and lemon, £24.99
