The Only White Tank Tops You Need for Summer
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In the hierarchy of capsule wardrobe essentials, white tank tops rank high. This is because the neutral-tone basic is a clothing chameleon; it knows its role in any styling scenario and plays it well.
A white tank top can be a supporting character for statement pieces, like cardigans and blazers; a foundational item under button-downs and sweaters, and the main event when paired with your favorite pair of jeans or maxi skirt. Because of this versatility, shopping for only the best white tank tops that guarantee years of wear will do. Fashion stylist and expert, Naina Singla concurs.
“Capsule wardrobes typically consist of versatile, comfortable, and timeless pieces. A white tank encapsulates this description perfectly,” Singla says. “A white tank works for every season, especially the warmer months. It also easily transitions from day to night and weekday to weekend.”
But with so many white tank tops on the market, the thousands of options are enough to make our heads spin. Who makes the best white tank tops, and what should we look for when shopping for the multi-tasking basic? Read on to find out.
The 10 Best Tank Tops for 2024
Best Overall: Buck Mason Surplus Rib Scoop Neck Tank, $45, buckmason.com
Best Affordable: Old Navy First-Layer Rib-Knit Tank Top, $6 (originally $10), oldnavy.com
Best Designer: Ramy Brook Abigail Cowl Neck Tank Top, $195, ramybrook.com
Best on Amazon: PINKMSTYLE Basic Double-Lined V-Neck Tank Top, $24, amazon.com
Best High-Neck: Abercrombie The A&F Paloma Top, $34 (originally $40), abercrombie.com
Best Ultra-Cropped: Eva Cropped Cami Top, $20, garageclothing.com
Best Lace: Cou Cou Intimates The Long Cami, $54, coucouintimates.com
Best Brami: OFFLINE by Aerie Real Me Low Key Tank Top, $45, ae.com
Best Silk: Quince Washable Stretch Silk Sleeveless Blouse, $50, quince.com
Best Athleisure: Beyond Yoga Spacedye Truly Tank, $70, beyondyoga.com
Buck Mason Surplus Rib Scoop Neck Tank
Buck Mason
Buck Mason’s ribbed scoop-neck tank top stole the show with its easy fit and comfortability. The top is cut from 295 GSM (grams-per-square-meter) stretch cotton, making it lightweight, but not flimsy; it will hold its shape throughout washes, but offer wearers a lived-in feel. We also appreciate the tank top’s straps; they’re slim, but not stringy. You can wear a regular bra underneath and the pairing will look seamless.
Old Navy First-Layer Rib-Knit Tank Top
Old Navy
Old Navy’s best-selling white tank top retails for under $10 but doesn’t feel like a $10 top. It’s constructed from 57% cotton, 38% polyester, and 5% spandex, offering its wearer plenty of stretch. The top is also full-length, hitting just below the waist so you can style it in many ways, and boasts a scoop neck, inviting you to accessorize.
Ramy Brook Abigail Cowl Neck Tank Top
Ramy Brook
If you’re splurging on a white tank top, look for a wow factor and high quality. Enter Ramy Brook’s Abigail Cowl Neck Tank Top. The designer tank comes in two shades of white: Sandstone and Ivory. It boasts a fitted silhouette with a satin finish, thin adjustable straps, and a beautiful cowl neck. You can wear it as the main attraction or under jackets, from denim to blazers. The styling options are endless, so you’ll get plenty of bang for your buck.
PINKMSTYLE Basic Double-Lined V-Neck Tank Top
Amazon
PINKMSTYLE’s white tank top is this writer's favorite (I also own it in three other colors). It’s constructed from 84% polyester and 16% spandex; it does have some stretch, but not a ton of give, and its weight offers support around the chest and stomach area (smaller to medium chest sizes would likely feel comfortable wearing it sans undergarments). I love its smoothing properties, and how the material is sleek enough to be dressed up, but boasts a casual fit that can be equally as cute with jeans and sneakers.
Abercrombie The A&F Paloma Top
Abercrombie
The A&F Paloma Top is a white tank top, all dressed up. What sets this sleeveless top apart from the rest is its stylistic detailing. Its slim-fitted shell with high-neck and ruching details adds depth to the top, making it appear less casual, though it can certainly be styled down with leggings or distressed jeans. But note: High-neck tops enhance the bust, making the area appear larger—a pro or con, depending on your preference.
Eva Cropped Cami Top
Garage Clothing
Whether you prefer to sport a micro tank on its own or utilize the piece as a layering tool, the Eva Cropped Cami from Garage is an excellent option. The top is double-lined and constructed from a nylon and spandex blend. Not only is it stretchy, but it’s also not see-through. We think smaller chests could go braless underneath the top and still feel comfortable. The only downside to this top is its dental-floss-thin straps if you aren’t comfortable wearing a traditional bra and having the straps on display. In that case, we recommend pairing the white tank top with a strapless bra or pasties.
Cou Cou Intimates The Long Cami
Cou Cou Intimates
Celebs like Hailey Bieber and Sydney Sweeney love Cou Cou Intimates, and it's no surprise why. These loungewear-to-ready-to-wear essentials are both gorgeous and comfortable. We especially love the brand’s Long Cami in White for its dainty details, including lace trimming along the neckline, miniature bows, and cut-outs so small, that you barely notice the tiny peeks of skin.
OFFLINE by Aerie Real Me Low Key Tank Top
American Eagle
Some days, you can’t be bothered with a bra, but still want that level of support. That’s where "bramis" come in—a cami-style top with the bra built in—and who better to provide this compromising style than the intimates brand, Aerie? This white tank top is insanely comfortable and can double as an everyday top and an exercise tank for low-intensity workouts (think yoga, pilates, walking, etc.). The top is ultra stretchy (made from elastane and spandex), sweat-wicking, and buttery smooth. We also love the scoop-to-v-neck detail and that the built-in pads are removable, so you can customize how you want to sport the tank from one day to the next.
Quince Washable Stretch Silk Sleeveless Blouse
Quince
Quince excels in many areas of clothing, but the brand’s washable stretch silk collection goes above and beyond our expectations. Its Sleeveless Blouse is no exception. The ivory tank is the definition of elegance; it’s also function meets fashion. According to its product description, Quince’s mulberry silk fiber contains 18 amino acids that nourish the skin. The material is also hypo-allergenic, plus it’s naturally thermoregulating, which helps to maintain a comfortable body temperature throughout your wear. As for fit, the top does yield some stretch and drapes over your figure for a relaxed yet sophisticated final look.
Beyond Yoga Spacedye Truly Tank
Beyond Yoga
When shopping for the best white exercise tank top, search for key details, like whether or not it has a built-in bra if the fabric is sweat-wicking, and if any stylistic details (straps or otherwise) will be distracting. The Beyond Yoga Spacedye Truly Tank checks all of the aforementioned boxes. The '90s-style basic has spaghetti straps that don’t dig into the skin, built-in support, and hits mid-waistband. It contours to the body, so you don’t have to worry about extra fabric flapping or hanging, and it’s such a plain style that it can double as streetwear.
What to Keep in Mind
Fabric: When considering the fabric of a white tank top, Singla recommends leaning towards soft, lightweight, and breathable materials. “I always recommend a tank top made of natural materials, like cotton.”
Thickness: Tank tops come in all sorts of fabrics - from lightweight to thick and even sheer materials. Singla stresses that you’ll get more wear out of white tank tops made from high-quality, sustainable materials on the thicker end of the spectrum, but adds that the level of thickness you’re looking for ultimately depends on how you intend to style the piece.
Silhouette: According to Singla, there are two main elements of silhouette to consider when shopping for the best tank top for your wardrobe: fit and neckline. “A few different silhouettes for white tank tops include classic fitted, skin-skimming, or a looser fit,” she explains. “The neckline can range from high-neck to scoop neck. There are many options.” When deciding, consider your preferred fit and look, as well as how.
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