The second the weather turns even remotely nice in New York, I switch out the majority of my tops with tanks of all colors, materials, shapes, and even rib widths. (I prefer a finer rib.) Without an ounce of shame, I'll admit that I'm obsessed with the effortless shirt silhouette, mostly because of the styling opportunities it brings and the many variations it comes in. One such variation that has fallen to the wayside in comparison to racer-back, scoop-neck, and spaghetti-strap styles is the muscle tank. But in 2023, that's exactly the one I'm investing the majority of my annual tank-top budget in.
With a higher neckline and thicker straps, muscle tanks are inherently more modest and refined than your average tank top, making them the perfect basic for anyone hoping to get in on the quiet-luxury, stealth-wealth trend that centers around a hushed, laissez-faire sense of opulence and elegance. Unlike a regular tank top, a muscle tank can be tucked into trousers or a pencil skirt and worn to the office. It's also a great choice for weekend boating trips, Saturday afternoon lunches, and August holidays. It's the definition of chic, and to prove it to you, I went ahead and rounded up some of the most alluring styles on the market right now. Scroll on to see and shop every last one.
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You can always count on Reformation to make it right.
This one also comes in gray and white. You know what to do.
Kim, keep the good work up.
Raey has some of the best basics in the biz.
I own this top in both black and white, with each one getting at least one wear a week.
I'm seconds away from ordering this shirt in multiple colors while J.Crew's sale is still going on.
A classic if I've ever seen one.
She's pretty.
I just found this brand and am about to put in a huge order.
Trust me—Frame doesn't only know how to make great jeans.
So simple yet so elegant.
This top can be worn in about a thousand different ways. It's just waiting for a creative mind to take it for a test-drive.
I'm low-key in love with this tank.
Banana Republic is quickly becoming one of my top go-tos for basics.
This color and I have a very strong, loyal relationship.
That cutout, though. Whew.
Just wait until you see the back.
You really cannot go wrong with this one.
Crop-top gang, this one's for you.
The Zara sale is on.
The gray is so chic.
From the famous-among-editors S/S 23 Tory Burch collection.
Orange you glad you kept scrolling?
Helmut Lang's basics always have a cool-kid detail.
This one's baby soft.
I am honestly in shock over this top still being in stock in multiple colors.
This Frankie Shop top walked so muscle tanks could run.
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