Sterling and abc, I'll post some pics if I order something. I'm just browsing and saving links right now, summer and spring tees can still wait a bit. But I'm going to keep you up to date.

I love your linen t's idea! (I spent 2014 in Velvet, Splendid and Petit Bateau cotton t's with cropped pants, jeans, and skirts) Thank you for posting, Astrid!

I love little woven blouses (not button downs) as my tee alternative.

I have a weird thing: I love wearing long sleeve tees tucked into skirts when the weather's cool enough but I almost never wear short sleeve tees/tank tops. Or even ls tees with trousers or shorts. So I guess in my mind ls tees are more like sweaters!

Of course, I was also in a very hot climate, and woven tops don't cling, allowing a bra-free experience that's much more comfortable for me. And I liked that the blouses added a touch of dressiness to the casual shorts I often wore. I'm not sure what my spring/summer dressing will be like now that I'm in a more temperate area.

Annabelle, that sounds good! I still like cotton tees, I guess I just want to change it up a bit.

Thanks Eva. I think woven blouses sound nice. It's not that I'm totally averse to button downs, but I don't think I want them to be the main part of my spring/summer wardrobe. I'm often wearing casual shorts too, so that sounds like it could be a good solution to dress those bottoms up a bit.

I agree that button downs feel more suited to f/w, for me at least. Good luck finding some blouses; the breezy ones work surprisingly well with casual shorts!

What with Angie mentioning boho I took the plunge when I saw this Boden cotton blouse marked down significantly with free shipping. I think I got one of the last ones that were left in a small size. Hopefully it works out and I have my first t-shirt alternative for this year...

I also have a linen cotton mix tee on the way, also significantly marked down. Plus a button down, but that's less for summer and more for spring (I couldn't resist trying it, with the price). I'll keep you posted if they work out or not.

Nice choices, Astrid, and I love those colors. I'm crossing my fingers that these work for you.

Hope they work out for you, Astrid! I see why you like them and if the fit is right they'll be great additions to your wardrobe!

Oh I love that Boden blouse! That's exactly what I was trying to describe as my t shirt alternative. The other two look like good mixing blocks: I hope they all work!

Astrid - those look like great potentials! I don't know if you go for graphic tees or not, but I've found a few that I do like over the past year or so and it's nice to have something that's more fun than a plain tee once in a while. You might find some organic cotton tees made in europe that have a design you like. I know there are some on Etsy.

I love that Boden top for you! Did you order the shorts in denim that Angie blessed for you? They might make a "smart casual" look for you for warm weather!

Lovely choices Astrid, especially the Boden blouse!

Thanks Gaylene and Harmonica! Keeping my fingers crossed...

Thanks Eva, that's what I thought. I already had my eye one the Boden blouse last summer, but I thought it was overpriced. The price was great now so hopefully it works. I can see the linen tee especially with a patterned skirt... maybe I will finally get around to sewing that floral skirt.

Texstyle, that's a great idea! I love a good graphic tee, if the design is right. I've never shopped clothes on Etsy, maybe I should have a look.

Thanks Kiki. I didn't order them because after checking the measurements I thought they would have been an awkward length on me. But I'll be looking for something similar. I need at least one pair of well fitting shorts.

Thanks Daria!

Lovely choices, all of them. All styles are distinctive and would work great for you, I hope they will.

I have been looking for new tops. I'll never pass up a nice tee but I love to wear classic long sleeve button downs the most. I like them as they are more formal and versatile. I pasted below a few brands I am looking carefully at to soon buy from. There are many tee shirt opinions within.
Let me know your thoughts on these collections.

http://www.gorsuch.com/categor.....ps+sale.do
http://tradlands.com/collections/all
http://www.splendid.com/pl/pi/0/c/101.html
http://www.railsclothing.com/collections/tops

Thanks Ornella! I hope they won't take long and I will know soon.

Thanks Laura. I love the look of Tradlands, I've come across the website before via Tomboy Style. Nice to look at... I'm in Germany though, so I'm not shopping US retailers.

Astrid. Danke! I will look more into that site. I am becoming a real fan of this style. I love to integrate this look with small fine feminine touches. Perhaps floral scarves, jewelry etc.
Another brand I have been eyeing is Frank and Eileen. I spent time in Berlin some years ago and remember a nice boutique called Fil a Fil.