We get asked a lot about the rules to pulling off a tank top. The sun's out guns out staple is a tricky piece of menswear because the line between great and gross is a very fine one. As in, the presence or lack of a single inch of fabric can make all the difference.
It All Comes Down to Fit
Like your favorite tee, it should fall just below your belt loops. It should not hug your torso tightly. In fact, it should hang about half an inch from your body; this will help keep your sweat from showing up in big pools. See how the straps of Gosling's tank are around three inches wide? Yours should be no thinner than that. Ryan Gosling is in peak shape and a movie star, so you might want to err on the side of less revealing for your own tank no offense, you're great!.
There's a Golden Rule of Showing Skin
This is a moment when we want to Really stress moderation. In short: The amount of skin you're showing should not exceed the square inches covered by your tank top. And no peeking nipples ever. Believe us when we say a little goes a long way. The armholes of your tank should descend no further than your first rib. And the neckline should end above the latitude of your pits.
Make a Tank Top Your Summer Wardrobe's Bright Spot
Don't wear a tank top that references lifting, gym mottos, or being swole. If you look good in a tank top, everyone understands it's because you put in the time to make it happen. What you can double down on are color and prints. Moderation applies to menswear's more traditional pieces, but when we're talking about a casual style that uses minimal fabric, some choices don't come off as overpowering. We'd suggest graphic stripes, color blocking, or repeating tonal patterns like aloha-shirt-style flowers or leaves.
Prepare Yourself
No matter how fit you are, you'll need to make some grooming adjustments before going out in public in your new funny womens tank tops. Here's a comprehensive guide to that very important process.
Don't Just Wear It to the Beach
Who says you have to wear your tank top by itself? Tank tops are great for layering under light jackets, blazers, and over shirts. If you're going to wear one under your suit, though, make sure it's classy enough for the occasion. You might get a kick out of the high-low mix of a tuxedo and a Señor Frog's tank top. But when it comes to style, we firmly believe that jokes should be left to your conversation rather than your closet.
