18 Tank Tops Fueling One Editor’s Summer Style Obsession
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For most of my life, my shopping habits have centered around basic shirts and statement pieces for everything else. Sometimes I’ll indulge in an eye-catching top: I’ve fallen for printed blouses, dramatic puff-sleeve shirts, and graphic sweaters. But when it comes down to getting dressed, I almost always end up reaching for my simple, layerable, solid tank tops or turtlenecks as my go-tos depending on the season.
Last summer however, I became obsessed with my collection of white tanks in particular. I wanted to wear one almost every day, and when I opened my dresser cabinet to find no clean ones left, a “what am I going to wear today?!” panic would set in. Hot days meant frequent washing, plus they each had their own charm thanks to their different fit and silhouettes, so the assortment grew naturally. Now that summer has arrived, the time has come to revisit my favorite tank tops once again.
I started my collection with a few packs of men’s white Fruit of the Loom tanks that I cut myself and quickly added a mix of updated women’s versions (thankfully, the women’s styles I acquired were a lot less see-through and much more supportive than their 3-pack counterparts). There’s something so delightful about a fresh white tank top, with its delicious ribbing and flattering necklines that cling to your décolletage, exposing sunned shoulders. This summer, however, tank tops don’t just come in white. It’s time to add some color to the mix.
Zimmermann sent tank tops piled one on top of the other down its spring 2020 runway, creating splendid one-shoulder silhouettes. It’s a styling hack I’d like to try myself this summer, because double the tank is double the fun! Meanwhile, Peter Do’s spring look book included a sublime hybrid of spaghetti-strap-meets-classic tank top in both crisp white and a rich caramel that neutrals-loving minimalists are sure to devour. I’d also like to borrow (and never give back!) one of these delectable, Judy Turner checkerboard tanks from my most fashionable guy friends and give a not-so-basic tank a try. There are even brands that pride themselves on creating the most perfect everyday tank top, like Roberta’s Maxine and waffle tanks that the brand can—unfortunately for me and fortunately for them—can barely keep in stock.
As someone who doesn’t rely on the ease of one-step dresses, this is my solution for simple summer style and a great dress-alternative for those of us who prefer pants and shorts. The right styles require little to no styling, which makes for an effortlessly cool, and highly repeatable look to wear day after day this summer. There’s nothing chicer than simply a great tank, a pair of loose trousers, and a reliable shoe this summer.
Here, find a few addicting tank tops to get you started—prepare to get hooked!
