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When it comes to wardrobe essentials, timeless cute tank tops are the reliable staple to stock up on for both the spring and the summer months. While the sleeveless silhouette rarely changes, from body-hugging racerbacks to baggy plunging designs, the way that they are worn continues to evolve.
The Notable Tank Tops
When the sleeveless hero was first created, it was used as a functional swimming top. Then it transitioned to an undergarment for men. Today, it’s the easiest way for both men and women to beat the heat on sunny days. But thanks to some of our favorite designers, the tank top feels more like a closet essential that should be celebrated rather than just an afterthought. Remember when Bottega Veneta sent Kate Moss down the runway in that plaid button-up shirt last spring? It was the quiet minimalist tank top that added dimension to the casually cool look. This year, both Dries Van Noten and Gucci layered them underneath longline jackets styled with cargo pants and tailored shorts. And on the streets, the tank top continues to hold its status as a styling trick in the closets of some of the most stylish stars.
Margot Robbie showed us how the simple essential can add an elegant sense of ease to a blazer moment, while Kendall Jenner reminded us how effortlessly chic the tank top can be when paired with jeans and a sweater thrown over the shoulders.
