Invest In Basics
The Tank Top
The classic tank top has multiple sartorial functions: they can be undergarments, comfort-wear, layering pieces, and day and night tops all at once, giving you the ultimate in flexibility.
As of late, it has become a bit of a luxury item—see Prada’s triangle-adorned ribbed tank last season or Loewe’s ongoing trending tank that’s embroidered with the fashion house’s anagram logo. So as simple as the sleeveless top may be, the versatility of this wardrobe essential explains why so many designers have decided to make it their own, from jersey camisole tops to classic white singlets.
Whether you’re looking for a polished style you can wear as a top on its own, or simply one you can throw on to relax around the house, I must be honest and say that the best tank tops are the styles and silhouettes you feel most comfortable in. No matter the style you’re looking for, there’s no shortage of options. To make shopping for basics easier, the below guide breaks down the silhouette, fabric, and colour of all the best tank tops in one place.
The Classic White Tank
Elevated versions of the plain white tank top. No closet should be without one (or frankly two). The necklines on these ribbed styles are more elevated than your typical singlet top and thus can be easily be worn on its own.
SIR - Toteme - COS
The Logo Embellished Tank
Even designers are hopping on the tank top train, stamping their logos right where you can see them. See Prada, Miu Miu, Saint Laurent, Loewe
Loewe - Miu Miu - Prada - Saint Laurent - Viktoria & Woods - Camilla & Mark
The Cut-Out Tank
As the faithful tank top has shifted to being more of a style staple and less of a layering piece, singlets with intricate cutouts have become one of the cooler ways in which to wear one.
Axel Arigato - REMAIN - Maje
One-Shoulder Tank
With only one shoulder, the humble singlet gets a dressier feel. Wear with a great pair of jeans or slip skirt for a more evening look.
Zimmerman - Samsoe Samsoe - Toteme - Max Mara - Helmut Lang
Stand Out Tank
Who says your tank must be white? Inject a bit of colour (even if it’s a neutral or a metallic thread-knit) to your outfit with any one of these options.
Whilst I love my white tank, I get just as much wear out of my back and neutral, as well as my lace and sequin styles as well.
Ganni - Sandro - Alexander Wang - Zara - Reiss - Asta Resort
The Thin Strap Tank
In soft cottons, jerseys, knits, and luxury silks and cashmere, these are your adult version of the oh-so-comfy spaghetti strap singlet top.
Mia Fratino - The Curated - Khaite
The Muscle Tank
This is perfect for giving a bit more coverage and gives a more elegant, sophisticated feel, perfect for the office or more formal occasions. Styling trick: they’re great under blazers or jackets when you want to imitate a shirt with sleeves!
Frame - Jil Sander - Rohe - Anine Bing
The Camisole
The camisole will always and forever be a favourite of mine. I honestly believe every women needs one of these. Worn on its own or layered underneath a blazer, it offers elegance, sophistication and femininity to any ensemble. Look for fabrics such as silk or satin with a touch of lace
Iro- Maje- Silk Laundry
The Cropped Singlet
Whether paired with a high-waist skirt or pant, or low-rise jeans for an abs-out moment, the cropped tank can be a summertime essential. If you’re not comfortable to wear it on its own, I personally love to wear mine layered under a sheer shirt or under a shirt with a few buttons left open. It does add depth to an outfit, whilst giving you that added coverage and comfortability.
Christopher Esber - Max Mara - Matteau - Loewe - Prada - Celine
There are a multitude of tank top options to suit all budgets, both in stores and online. Let me guide you to sort through these options and find the right tank, or tanks, to suit your unique style, colouring and body shape.
Mia xx