But what about that fake bottom tank kinda tank top thing that goes around your waist to suck it in and look like a longer underneath tank? I can’t wear that either?!?! (Maybe that was just a pregnant thing…)
Want to shout out the $20 built-in bra rib cotton tanks at Uniqlo. The bras are actually supportive snd hold up after washing. As a large chested person, it’s so freeing to have that cool, easy breezy no bra look in the summer.
Ok, forgive me for going here, but do the BIB also contain prominent nipples? That’s an- ahem- issue for me so I usually wear nipple covers regardless but sometimes that’s yucky in sweaty weather.
Yes to this! Literally found a $6 white tank I love and bought it in every color. Just did a styling session wearing it all different ways. Your chart at the end is brilliant!
I left a comment but I don’t see it! We’ll see if it ends up appearing twice … ok, it makes me sad to say this, but the $95 re/done tank top is amazing. I didn’t want it to be true! But I’ve found myself reaching for it more than all my other tanks. Sigh…. But I LOVE those JH and BC pants on you!!! And also the Doen yellow tank. And also all of it.
*Whispering* Emily, I totally know what you are talking about! I got a Re/Done Hanes t-shirt for an ungodly amount of money and I love it more than I thought I could. I'm going to quietly add the tank to my wishlist 😂 *done whispering*
I have the Re/Done tanks and sadly this is true. I would never have bought designer tanks but they were at a closing down sale and the ribbing is so flattering and I love the cut.
This is - again - brilliant, Kelly! I have an entire collection of tank tops and I’m wearing them mostly with wide leg pants! I’ve made screenshots of so many looks you included in here because that’s exactly what I want for my summer wardrobe - no-fuss looks that work! x
I just moved back to Florida after 16 years in the north (to the town where I grew up, woof) and it’s already soooo hot. 🥵 I’ve been staring at my closet realizing I need to embrace tanks in a bigger way now and thus spent too much time searching for options this weekend. Thanks for the hot weather inspo and loving the suggestions from commenters here!
Team Thick Straps reporting for duty!! I love the simplicity of a tank in the summer but as a chesty gal, wearing a bra with a cotton tank is a non negotiable! I love the way you’ve broken it down and I agree they’re the perfect complement to so many bottoms - I esp love them with more voluminous skirts!!
My favorite tank top is from Amazon 🫣🥲 but they are quite perfect and come in 2 lengths. I buy both lengths in white, grey and black, and wear them all into the ground. Just restocked for summer actually, so this post’s timing couldn’t be better!!! So much inspo I love love love it PER USUAL.. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B21DWPN?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I co-sign on this tank top in both the long and short length too!! I have the white in "long" which is really more like a normal length and a grey in the "short" length which hits me perfectly at the top of my pants. YES to sharing this!!!
I am wearing the M here and I’m a solid 27 (sometimes 28) in pants. I think these run a bit small especially considering they are meant to be a drawstring situation. Please tell me if you buy!! I am loving how the yellow doesn’t read crazy bright, it makes me curious about the green color too.
The Hummingbird tank by FP is hands down the best tank I own. Have it in two colors and need more. I also love the End Game Pointelle tank by FP, the details are just enough to add something more & the fit is sexy. Highly recommend!
The Hummingbird tank! I just ordered a new color yesterday. But I hadn’t got eyes on the End Game until now and I really want one. Did you take your true size?
Hanes kid boys tanks, size M/L. The utter best, last forever. Only downside is they are a bit see through so WEAR TWO AT ONCE (they come in multipacks). Also then I don’t need a bra. Win.
For black colour tanks it’s still only the Raey (rip) square neck spaghetti strap ones for me. I stockpiled before it was too late.
I agree with you! Honestly it's why I had to switch to nipple covers because I didn't like the rolls that my bra gave me. But, I will say, this summer I am embracing my body better than ever.
Leave it to Kelly Williams to teach us something new about an item we thought we knew everything about. THE CHART!!!! I have that free people tank you linked as your favorite and find myself reaching for it often, too! I also love the Eva tank from anine bing and my pointelle tank from leset. For a lonnnnnggg time I was repeat wearing a white tank from Amazon (!!) that was maybe $7 but (not surprisingly) it stopped feeling good after too many washes. I try to really pay attention to materials now. Great piece, friend!
Thank you so much for the love and encouragement!! I'm so glad you liked this. I agree that the white tank from Amazon doesn't age well- mine got to a muddy color so I find myself reaching for Leset so much more.
Welp! I know what I’m wearing tomorrow. Totally agree with finding the right shape for you too. Never wore my high coverage racers, but love a thin strap, straight neckline. Off to buy those nipple covers you recommended now!
Yes! Do it!! I’m glad I’m not alone is surrendering the high coverage racers to someone else. I always felt like they made my bust look bigger than it was, but not in a cute way! 😬
I love this! Also: The brand OGL recently Instagram–pestered me into buying two of their built-in bra tanks and they are sooooo good. A little thick so they may not be ideal for the hottest days of summer, but they're so cute and comfortable and really elegant-looking. A little '90s in the right way (kind of boat neck-y). https://oglmove.com/products/plantive-open-back-brami-tank-1
Yes! It feels a little fancy but is still really really comfortable. The ruching is very good too — not overdone. And it's the perfect length, not a crop top but also doesn't spill over pants!
So you're telling me I SHOULDN'T wear my tank down to my hip bones with two other tanks layered over top and a Von Dutch hat? OK, good to know
😂 OMG the good ole days. I have a mental of Christina Aguliera sporting this exact look.
But what about that fake bottom tank kinda tank top thing that goes around your waist to suck it in and look like a longer underneath tank? I can’t wear that either?!?! (Maybe that was just a pregnant thing…)
Hahaha I’m rolling on the floor over this.
I just got some very bad flashbacks to my teenage wardrobe 😂
Want to shout out the $20 built-in bra rib cotton tanks at Uniqlo. The bras are actually supportive snd hold up after washing. As a large chested person, it’s so freeing to have that cool, easy breezy no bra look in the summer.
Ok, forgive me for going here, but do the BIB also contain prominent nipples? That’s an- ahem- issue for me so I usually wear nipple covers regardless but sometimes that’s yucky in sweaty weather.
They’re lightly padded, so in my experience there’s no nipple show through
A DREAM
Also update lol - the $20 sale I got mine on is apparently over, they’re $30 now
Yes to this! Literally found a $6 white tank I love and bought it in every color. Just did a styling session wearing it all different ways. Your chart at the end is brilliant!
EEP! I just went and found your post and your outfits are GOOD-GOOD. I'm dropping the link here so hopefully everyone goes to check it out: https://sydnesummer.substack.com/p/styling-with-sydne-13
You are too kind Kelly. Thank you!
I left a comment but I don’t see it! We’ll see if it ends up appearing twice … ok, it makes me sad to say this, but the $95 re/done tank top is amazing. I didn’t want it to be true! But I’ve found myself reaching for it more than all my other tanks. Sigh…. But I LOVE those JH and BC pants on you!!! And also the Doen yellow tank. And also all of it.
*Whispering* Emily, I totally know what you are talking about! I got a Re/Done Hanes t-shirt for an ungodly amount of money and I love it more than I thought I could. I'm going to quietly add the tank to my wishlist 😂 *done whispering*
I have this toooo it was on saaaale (I like the longer length)
I have the Re/Done tanks and sadly this is true. I would never have bought designer tanks but they were at a closing down sale and the ribbing is so flattering and I love the cut.
Fine!! I’ll buy it!
hello - a pink version of the re/done tank is on sale for $40 at the rack! (no link but easy to find!)
Running to see 🏃♀️
I honestly feel like a bad bitch in this tank!
I love this tank--how does it fit?? it looks tight AF but maybe it's tight in a good way??
I got a medium, and it’s perfect! Not too tight at all. I normally buy a small in tops but I had read it runs smaller.
TY for the intel!!
Yasss I’ve been living in my Flore Flore tanks this season! A real MVP
Omg I just saw your outfit note and- drool- you look so amazing. I have a Flore Flore long-sleeve and I want a tank. They have such good colors!!
yes you will love tank version! They def have a scoop neck style that fits your preference
Those tanks are on my wishlist!!!
This is - again - brilliant, Kelly! I have an entire collection of tank tops and I’m wearing them mostly with wide leg pants! I’ve made screenshots of so many looks you included in here because that’s exactly what I want for my summer wardrobe - no-fuss looks that work! x
No-fuss looks that work <- I like this more than a 3-word method😂
Haha it’s a whole style philosophy!
I just moved back to Florida after 16 years in the north (to the town where I grew up, woof) and it’s already soooo hot. 🥵 I’ve been staring at my closet realizing I need to embrace tanks in a bigger way now and thus spent too much time searching for options this weekend. Thanks for the hot weather inspo and loving the suggestions from commenters here!
Team Thick Straps reporting for duty!! I love the simplicity of a tank in the summer but as a chesty gal, wearing a bra with a cotton tank is a non negotiable! I love the way you’ve broken it down and I agree they’re the perfect complement to so many bottoms - I esp love them with more voluminous skirts!!
Where’s our girl Lindsay Sword checking in with the skirts?! truly skirt + tank= elite combo!
My favorite tank top is from Amazon 🫣🥲 but they are quite perfect and come in 2 lengths. I buy both lengths in white, grey and black, and wear them all into the ground. Just restocked for summer actually, so this post’s timing couldn’t be better!!! So much inspo I love love love it PER USUAL.. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B21DWPN?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I co-sign on this tank top in both the long and short length too!! I have the white in "long" which is really more like a normal length and a grey in the "short" length which hits me perfectly at the top of my pants. YES to sharing this!!!
Obsessed that you know and love this tank as well
Any chance to long-distance twin you!
I feel sad about this, because I didn’t want it to be true, but damn it if the $95 re/done tank isn’t actually magical :( bah humbug
Been living in these! https://www.madewell.com/p/womens/clothing/tees/regenerative-cotton-ribbed-scoopneck-tank/NW197/?ccode=BK0070
Also how do the Brooke Callahan pants fit size-wise? Been eyeing them for a long time, and this post has made me ready to pull the trigger!
I am wearing the M here and I’m a solid 27 (sometimes 28) in pants. I think these run a bit small especially considering they are meant to be a drawstring situation. Please tell me if you buy!! I am loving how the yellow doesn’t read crazy bright, it makes me curious about the green color too.
Will report back, thanks! And agreed about the color!
Ok this is so good! And perfect timing as i was literally thinking recently my white tank tops need replacing due to yellow marks. 🙌
I’m so glad you liked this and THANK YOU for the mental encouragement to publish this with pride.
The Hummingbird tank by FP is hands down the best tank I own. Have it in two colors and need more. I also love the End Game Pointelle tank by FP, the details are just enough to add something more & the fit is sexy. Highly recommend!
The Hummingbird tank! I just ordered a new color yesterday. But I hadn’t got eyes on the End Game until now and I really want one. Did you take your true size?
Yes true to size! It looks tiny out of the package, but it stretches a ton!
Hanes kid boys tanks, size M/L. The utter best, last forever. Only downside is they are a bit see through so WEAR TWO AT ONCE (they come in multipacks). Also then I don’t need a bra. Win.
For black colour tanks it’s still only the Raey (rip) square neck spaghetti strap ones for me. I stockpiled before it was too late.
You are the second person who says YES to the Hanes tank; honestly for the cost (>$10) why wouldn't I!!
It feels illegal, a rift in the fashion space/time continuum! Glad I am not the only one doing it.
Hahaha finally a rift that works in our favor.
This was another masterclass!
I am finding now that I’m older, it’s hard to find a comfortable flattering tank that doesn’t show every bulge 😭
I agree with you! Honestly it's why I had to switch to nipple covers because I didn't like the rolls that my bra gave me. But, I will say, this summer I am embracing my body better than ever.
Omg I thought the bra roll issue was just me
Whew!! Not just me either 😮💨
Ooooh that’s genius!!!
Yes I’m still working on that. It’s crazy how much our body changes!
Leave it to Kelly Williams to teach us something new about an item we thought we knew everything about. THE CHART!!!! I have that free people tank you linked as your favorite and find myself reaching for it often, too! I also love the Eva tank from anine bing and my pointelle tank from leset. For a lonnnnnggg time I was repeat wearing a white tank from Amazon (!!) that was maybe $7 but (not surprisingly) it stopped feeling good after too many washes. I try to really pay attention to materials now. Great piece, friend!
Thank you so much for the love and encouragement!! I'm so glad you liked this. I agree that the white tank from Amazon doesn't age well- mine got to a muddy color so I find myself reaching for Leset so much more.
Wide strap scoop neck from COS. Just ordered a couple of different colors, incl white ☺️ perfect for layering under blazers during Danish summer 😎🇩🇰
Ooh!! I'm curious- if you have the crew neck t-shirt- is it the same "thickness" as the t-shirt.
good question, Kelly ☺️ the order hasn’t arrived yet. I’ll let you know once I’ve had a chance to compare 🙌🏻
Welp! I know what I’m wearing tomorrow. Totally agree with finding the right shape for you too. Never wore my high coverage racers, but love a thin strap, straight neckline. Off to buy those nipple covers you recommended now!
Yes! Do it!! I’m glad I’m not alone is surrendering the high coverage racers to someone else. I always felt like they made my bust look bigger than it was, but not in a cute way! 😬
I love this! Also: The brand OGL recently Instagram–pestered me into buying two of their built-in bra tanks and they are sooooo good. A little thick so they may not be ideal for the hottest days of summer, but they're so cute and comfortable and really elegant-looking. A little '90s in the right way (kind of boat neck-y). https://oglmove.com/products/plantive-open-back-brami-tank-1
Ha!! Instagram pester is too true!! But, honestly, I love the look of this too. The low back is sexy but the built in bra keeps it practical!!
Yes! It feels a little fancy but is still really really comfortable. The ruching is very good too — not overdone. And it's the perfect length, not a crop top but also doesn't spill over pants!
It feels like this is a massive success story of Instagram pestering; which actually makes me happy that you found them!