The Quiet-Luxury Basic You'll Be Seeing Everywhere This Summer
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@endlesslyloveclubThe 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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@kristenmarienicholsShop muscle tanks:
You can always count on Reformation to make it right.
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.
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.
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.
Banana Republic is quickly becoming one of my top go-tos for basics.
From the famous-among-editors S/S 23 Tory Burch collection.
Helmut Lang's basics always have a cool-kid detail.
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.