5 Tank Tops to Wear Everywhere This Summer
Once confined to locker rooms and lazy Sundays, the tank top has become one of summer’s most versatile style moves
There was a time when wearing a tank top in public felt like a fashion misdemeanor. Fine if you were benching 200 or baking on a beach towel, but not exactly welcome in polite company. That time, thankfully, is over.
The tank top has moved from underlayer to main character. And this summer, it’s more versatile than ever, cut in luxe mesh, trimmed in soft cotton, worn under airy tailoring or paired with volume-heavy pants. Whether you’re dressing for a rooftop dinner or a long, humid commute, there’s a tank for that.
Here are five of the best tanks to rotate through the season, plus how to wear them well.
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1. Calvin Klein Cotton Classics Tank
The tank that’s become shorthand for a certain masculine cool (think Jeremy Allen White running errands in silver chains and sweatpants) also happens to be highly wearable. Made from 100% cotton, the Calvin Klein classic is slim and ribbed enough to function as an undershirt, but elevated enough to wear solo with jeans or beneath an open camp-collar shirt.
2. Prada Cotton Tank Top
Sometimes you want to go sleeveless, but make it Prada. This tank isn’t loud about it. It’s just well cut, deceptively simple, and constructed with that razor-sharp precision that turns an otherwise quiet piece into a subtle flex. It’s the tank you wear under tailoring or with sharply pleated trousers for a look that whispers wealth.
3. Todd Snyder Luxe Mesh Tank
This is not your average undershirt. Todd Snyder’s luxe mesh tank is breathable, textured, and built to stand on its own. It reads somewhere between ‘90s clubwear and modern-day minimalism, and the cotton-nylon blend gives it subtle form without stiffness. You’ll want to pair it with something voluminous on the bottom, like slouchy cargos or big denim.
4. Hanes Cotton Tank
There’s nothing fancy about these, but that’s kind of the point. Hanes tanks are light, breathable, and low-stakes. They’re made to be worn hard and washed often. No panic if one stretches out or disappears after a weekend away. As base layers, they’re unbeatable. But with the right styling, they can hold their own on the street too.
5. Alo Yoga Triumph Muscle Tank
This one’s cut with intent: large armholes, soft jersey fabric, and a boxy drape that flatters guys with muscle or just good posture. Designed as performance wear but stylish enough to transition off-duty, the Triumph Muscle Tank lands squarely in that elusive gym-to-street sweet spot. Neutral tones keep it versatile, and the limited drops let you lean into trendier shades.
This summer, the tank top is more than just a way to survive the heat. It’s a legitimate styling piece. Choose your cut wisely, don’t shy away from statement fabrics, and above all, wear it like you meant to. A little bare skin never looked so put-together.
Photos courtesy Calvin Klein, Prada, Todd Snyder, Hanes, Alo Yoga
