Ask the expert: 4 easy tips on how to style a tank top elegantly

From silk fabrics to tailored layers, here’s how you can make a simple tank top look polished for work, weekend, or evening.

By Lena Kamarudin - 14 Aug 2025

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Welcome to our Ask the Expert column where we answer all your fashion conundrums.

There are a multitude of great ways to dress up this wardrobe basic because a tank top can look super elegant if you treat it as a versatile base rather than a casual afterthought.

Style it with wide-legged trousers, midi skirts or textured outerwear to elevate your everyday style.

Work with neutrals

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For a more sophisticated vibe, neutrals in varying shades add layering interest. This combination works best with a loose tank top rendered in sumptuous fabrications such as silk, cashmere or wool.

Yes to leather

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Wear your tank top with a leather bomber jacket for a rebellious but still very put together look. Match it with a midi skirt or a pair of tailored wide-legged trousers.

The right fabric matters

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A cotton tank top can transform effortlessly from casual to chic by pairing it with a luxurious fabric. Think silk, jacquard or a textured material like faux fur or fringe.

A sharp suit is always a good idea

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When faced with a wardrobe conundrum for that important board meeting, styling your tank top with a matching tailored skirt or pantsuit makes for a fuss-free but fierce way forward.

Ask the expert: 4 easy tips on how to style a tank top elegantly

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Work with neutrals

Yes to leather

The right fabric matters

A sharp suit is always a good idea

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