Tank Tops
When it comes to versatility, no item of clothing can top tank tops. They can be dressed up or down, they work in every season, and designers always show one or two in every collection. Women’s tank tops can be worn alone to carry an outfit, or a basic black or white tank top can serve as the perfect base under more dramatic pieces. There are tons of tanks out there, so we’ve tracked down the best in three categories.
For more great tops, take a look at plaid shirts, button-down shirts, and shirts to hide your tummy.
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Basic Tank Tops
White tanks are classic, but they’re not all created equal. Ditch that supermarket three-pack of ribbed beaters and start a collection of white tank tops that are timeless, well designed and comfortable all at the same time.
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| Express Luxe Cinch-Front Top $10 No one said all white tanks had to be ribbed racerbacks. Anything but basic, with a plunging neckline perfect for showing off a killer décolletage. |
LA Made Tanner Tank $31 Rachel Zoe endorsed, so it’s a sure bet that this long, lean scoop neck layers beautifully. Wear it under a structured jacket or dress it up with some chunky accessories for Zoe-approved looks that are bah-nanas. |
Alexander Wang Low Back Tank $76 A sheer, slouchy tank, gives skinny jeans or wide-leg wool trousers an edgy, urban look that’s still high-end. |
Slimming Tank Tops
Sometimes we need tank tops to be the workhorses of our wardrobes. Tanks with a little built-in support aren’t the flashiest, but the confidence that comes from their slimming effects may make them the sexiest things we put on.
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| Assets by Sara Blakely Fantastic Firmers Tank $20 Banish back fat and flatten abs (sans crunches!). This basic sculpting tank is designed to do away with problem-area bulges without riding or rolling up at the bottom. |
Teez-Her Lace Trim Skinny Tank $22 The slimming panel works its skinny-making magic from bustline to hips, while the lace-trimmed neck- and hemlines are designed to peek out from beneath a fitted sweater or jacket. |
Yummie Tummie Strappy T Shapewear Tank $72 No tank top revue would be complete without a Yummie Tummie shout out. The brand’s satin-trimmed counts Oprah, Tyra Banks and The View ladies among its fans. |
Embellished Tank Tops
When just a touch of drama or glamor is in order, consider an embellished tank. Tanks with a little sparkle factor offer just enough glitz to make an impact, and they’re so much more versatile than a glittery dress or jacket that can only be worn one way.
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| Metallic Applique Tank $32 Sometimes, simplicity is key. The delicate pailette detailing on this Anthropologie tank, along the neckline, is so pretty and feminine, plus it does away with the need for clunky jewelry. |
Torn Ann Studded Racerback $69 Basic black gets blinged out. Bright brass beading in a pattern that’s both eye-catching and waist-cinching dresses up a comfy fitted tank that’s party perfect. |
Aqua Sequined Tank $88 Go for the gold. The all-over sequins are so on-trend, and this tank pairs just as well with jeans and boots as it does with black cigarette pants and heels. |
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