Not-So-Basic Tanks For Spring

These picks prove the style staple is anything but basic.

As we step into spring, a good collection of tank tops is a must. The tank top has long been considered a basic, but many brands have created tanks that are stylish garments in and of themselves. Whether you prefer to throw it on with jeans, tuck it under a skirt or pair it with your favorite denim shorts, these tank tops will carry you through the next few months in style.

 

Teardrop Rib Tank from Dion Lee

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It’s the little things that count—like the sleek-but-simple teardrop cutouts on this tank from always-architectural designer Dion Lee. The basic rib knit is updated with hardware that allows you to choose between rocking the cutout shapes or going for a double-strap look. Available in calm colors like ivory and pistachio, the Teardrop Rib tank is sure to become your new favorite neutral.

$290, dionlee.com

 

Riblet Tank from Sandy Liang

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Continuing the trend of cutouts, this cropped, ribbed tank from Sandy Liang uses them in a way that no other tank has. With a chic opening detail on the center front, the Riblet tank lets you know that it’s a piece to create your outfit around. We can’t help but get festival vibes from this desert-ready top, available in shades of cocoa, black, and white.

$95, sandyliang.info

 

RIB Capilla Tank from Simon Miller

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Be an actual ray of sunshine with this glowing sunset orange tank. LA-born brand Simon Miller is bringing golden state vibes to your basics drawer. Not only does the RIB Capilla tank make a splash with its visuals, but it also delivers on comfort. MicroModal fabric guarantees this tank will be extra soft and hold its shape after washing.

$125, simonmillerusa.com

 

“Ian” Ribbed Tank from K.NGSLEY

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Image courtesy of K.NGSLEY

Known for its dedication to social justice, cult-favorite brand K.NGSLEY once again serves an empowering design in the form of a high fashion basic. The brand’s “Ian” tank has an aesthetically pleasing silhouette in the front, but the real pièce de résistance is the open-back detail. The low cut allows the minimalist tank to have maximum impact.

$180, k.ngsley.com

 

Penelope Asymmetric Tank from Pixie Market

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Finally, a tank that knows your angles as well as you do. This attention-grabbing rib-knit plays with symmetry and size via two opposing straps that cross over your right shoulder. Plus, it’s made from thick fabric and not sheer. You’re free to ditch the extra layers and soak up the sun.

$68, pixiemarket.com

 

Ximeno Tank from The Line by K

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Image courtesy of The Line by K

You don’t have to be a baseball fan to obsess over this baseball-hem tank from The Line by K. The brand’s signature mid-weight fabric ensures comfortable coverage, while the design allows a selective showing of skin via a barely-there back. Asymmetry is also incorporated in the form of a playful strap detail.

$69, fromthelobby.com

C2H4 Arc Layered Tank from /017

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There’s something avant-garde in the simplicity of the C2H4 Arc Layered tank. Canadian boutique /017 maintains a futuristic edge in all of its designs, so it should be no surprise that its basics feel out of this world. Two curved cuts on the front layer add subtle texture to the tank. The higher hem on the reverse of the top is sparsely detailed with a line of text. The result is an intriguing white tank like none you’ve seen before.

$118, 017shop.ca

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