It’s not surprising that we all have our fair share of white tank tops folded in our wardrobe drawers. After all, these versatile closet staples are usually worn at home to help us stay cool in the heat. Occasionally, we’ll pair it with a pair of denim shorts for a weekend brunch-plus-errands run.
If you’re nodding to all of what we just said, you’d be delighted to learn that fashion designers are also taking note of the ubiquitous white tank top, and giving it their own spin.
Whether it’s worn with jeans and a statement throw at Brandon Maxwell, or with leather pants at Chloe, the white tank top is making waves thanks to its effortlessness and versatility.
Here, we spotlight five of our fave ways the white tank top has been reimagined, and show you how to recreate the look!
One of the easiest ways to keep your tank top work-appropriate is to pair it with tailoring, just like this look from Bottega Veneta’s FW22 collection. Whether it’s with a pair of tailored trousers or underneath a sharp blazer, it’s an easy way to incorporate something comfy into your corporate outfit.
Recreate the Bottega Veneta look by starting with a pair of classic black pants. We love these high waisted pants, as they are more flattering, and we opted to keep the look office appropriate with sensible pumps, a roomy tote and a mauve-coloured lipstick.
Shop this look:
Stretch Tank Top, $22.90, from Zara; buy it here.
Belted High Waisted Tapered Trousers, US$135 ($187), from COS; buy it here.
Link Chain Necklace, $19.90, from Mango; buy it here.
Louela Whipstitched Leather and Suede Tote, US$2,880.95 ($3,992), from Chloe at NET-A-PORTER; buy it here.
Morraine Mesh Pumps in Black, $79.90, from Pedro; buy it here.
Rouge À Lèvres Liquide Matte Lipstick in 505 Janet Rust, $59, from Gucci; buy it here.
Headed out for the evening? Yep, you can wear a tank top. Demonstrated here by at Prada’s FW22 show, pairing it with a statement skirt can instantly elevate an athletic tank top.
Similarly, we found this gorgeous embellished skirt from Marni to set you up for a classy evening out. It may come at a slightly higher price tag, but the craftsmanship on this piece makes it wholly worth every cent. Finish off your look with a statement red lip and party heels!
Shop this look:
Rina Tank in White, $40.99, Allsaints at ASOS; buy it here.
Embellished Canvas and Satin Midi Skirt, US$1,284 ($1,799), from Marni at The Outnet; buy it here.
Sparkling Round Halo Pendant Collier Necklace, $329, from Pandora; buy it here.
Pure Color Envy Matte Sculpting Lipstick in Demand, $37.10, from Estee Lauder at Sephora; buy it here.
High-Heeled Sandals with Rhinestones, $69.90, from Zara; buy it here.
What’s one unexpected way to remix your tank top? Wear it underneath a dress! Before you balk at wearing layered outfits in our hot weather, hear us out: the trick is working with lightweight and airy materials. This Jil Sander look demonstrates that perfectly, and gives you this gorgeously breezy ensemble to recreate.
Unlike Jil Sander’s look, we opted to go a step further with the remixing, and pump up the colour by choosing a hot pink sleeveless dress! It’s a fabulous and fuss-free way to look more dressed up for casual occasions. Play up that casually chic look with an adorable bucket bag and kitten heels.
Shop this look:
Steffy Tank Top, $29, from The Editor’s Market; buy it here.
Gathered Midi Dress, US$125 ($174), from COS; buy it here.
Backstage Eye Palette in 007 Coral Neutrals, $84, from Dior Beauty; buy it here.
Cecily Woven Bucket Bag in Cream, $99.90, from Charles & Keith; buy it here.
Leather Mules, $84.95, from H&M; buy it here.
Millenia Drop Earrings in Pink, $185, from Swarovski; buy it here.
Here’s another outfit idea to work your tank top for those off-duty OOTDs: wear it in an all-white outfit! This runway look from Hermes’ SS22 shows how fresh and fun the look can be. It’s the perfect blend of sporty chic, and can be dressed up with fun jewellery.
The thing about all white is that you can always layer different shades of white to create more visual depth. Think smoky white meets optic white meets off-white! A bit of sparkle and glimmer goes a long way, which is why we’ve opted to finish the look with gold hardware and statement earrings too.
Shop this look:
Basic Tank Top, $17.90, from Zara; buy it here.
Pleated Skirt, $64.95, from H&M; buy it here.
Stick-on Gel Nails in N Veil, $21.90, from Ohora; buy it here.
Gold-plated, Pearl and Zirconia Earrings, US$362.01 ($502), from Completedworks at NET-A-PORTER; buy it here.
Sculptural Heel Thong Sandals in White, $53.90, from Charles & Keith; buy it here.
Marmont 2.0 Mini Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag, US$1,538 ($2,131), from Gucci at NET-A-PORTER; buy it here.
Lastly, if you’re in need of a quick outfit to throw on, this Loewe look is going to suit! Here’s the best part: you can wear it to run errands or to a fancy dinner, depending on how you accessorise it!
For an off-duty look, sneakers will go superbly well with this look. We also like the idea of wearing statement hoops to give your casual get up a little bit more zhush, but if you swap the sneakers for strappy stilettos, you’re all set to head out to dinner.
Shop this look:
Ribbed Vest Top, $12.95, from H&M; buy it here.
Slit-Hem Skirt, $59.90, from Mango; buy it here.
Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne, $221, from Jo Malone at Sephora; buy it here.
Amazona 19 Small Jacquard and Leather Tote, US$2,851.85 ($3,952), from Loewe at NET-A-PORTER; buy it here.
Sneakers, $99.90, from Superga X TEM; buy it here.
Constella Hoop Earrings in White, $235, from Swarovski; buy it here.
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This article was first published on Singapore Women’s Weekly.
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