I love a plain white tank top just as much as the next person. They’re easy to throw on, they’re chic, and they’re lightweight. But if you want to spice things up, there's a new tank top trend to consider, and it's far less boring than basic white ones. The style I'm shopping instead right now is shirred shirts.
To make my outfits cooler, I have a few styling tricks. I'll add either pops of color, accessories, or texture (my personal favorite). Trends that include a textured fabric (such as Issey Miyake's signature pleats) are always on my radar. Right now, the texture trend I can't get enough of is shirred shirts, brought to the forefront recently by American designer Conner Ives, who you might know from his viral “Protect the Dolls” T-shirts that celebrities have been wearing. Ives didn’t invent the shirred trend, but he did bring it back in a modern way. On the designer’s recent F/W 25 runway, and before that, his F/W 24 runway, football shirts, polo tops, and, yes, tank tops all had shirred texture.
While celebrities and influencers alike love Ives’s “Protect the Dolls” T-shirt, they're also obsessing over his shirred tops. Supermodel Alex Consani was spotted during Milan Fashion Week wearing a shirred football shirt turned cropped top by the designer. Blackpink’s Jenni also sported a shirred shirt by Ives on her TikTok. Both are style icons, setting trends regularly. Seeing these trendsetters and other influencers wear shirred tops prompted me to go shopping IRL and online because I’m bored with my plain white tank tops. Keep scrolling to follow my journey and find the perfect shirred top to make your outfits 10 times cooler.
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Conner Ives F/W 24
Conner Ives F/W 24
Conner Ives F/W 25
Alex Consani wearing Conner Ives
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This is an investment I'm willing to make.
A white tank top that isn't plain.
Strapless plus texture equals chic.
Camisoles this summer just got better.
Love a dressy-casual vibe.
If you like the prairie aesthetic, this is for you.
The tie detail added to this shirred texture is speaking to me.
Preppy but make it cool.
I would definitely wear this on a night out.
An interesting top when you just want to wear simple blue jeans.
This neckline is so elegant.
Have a denim-on-denim moment without getting too hot.
A simple but elevated basic is always welcome in my wardrobe.
I haven't seen a peachy tone for summer lately.
If you love dark-wash jeans, you'll love this top.
Sometimes you need an off-white moment.
Hot pink for the maximalist.
High necklines aren't going anywhere, even for summer.
A graphic T-shirt turned dressy top.
Modest and elegant. What more can I ask for?
This shirt hates to see a maximalist coming.
Halter necklines are so flattering.
Shirred texture with a peplum touch—how fun.
If you have an event but don't want to wear a dress, this top is the way to go.
Obsessed with this shade of red.
Simple but classy.
This shirt is a football-and-fashion fan's dream.
Comfortable yet put together is what I'm always going for.
Two textures in one.
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