For as long as our little fashion memories can think back to, there is no wardrobe staple more pervasive in the zeitgeist than the white tank top. We all own one. If you are a 9 year old, you likely own one. If you are a 90 year old, you also likely own one. As for the people in between? The search for the best tank tops of the moment has been ongoing for decades, with its most notable moment in the limelight being the 90s and then every year that our current era has attempted to emulate the 90s, since.

The charm of the ribbed white tank top? Perhaps it's the racerback cut that exposes just the right amount of collarbone and bare shoulder, perhaps it's the same effect that most traditionally masculine silhouettes lend when worn on feminine bodies – a blurred line and and air of coolness. Queer women have always known this to be true.

On the runway, Prada and Miu Miu have continued to spearhead the trend, with iterations featuring their signature logos dominating luxury 'Add to Cart' lists since 2022. Victoria Beckham's celebrates SS25 show also featured a slew of reinvigorated classics like the white tank, paired with slouchy pants and oversized shorts.

For us at RUSSH, finding the perfect white tank for summer is an annual pursuit. So below, we've rounded up the best tank tops we're eyeing off to add to our summer wardrobes.

 

1. DISSH Jude Off-White Double Layer Knit Tank

 

2. COS Tubular Knitted Tank Top

 

3. PRADA Ribbed Knit Jersey Tank Top

 

4. CHRISTOPHER ESBER Sonora Tank Bodysuit

 

5. VENROY Crew Neck Jersey Rib Tank

 

6. ST AGNI Layered Halter Tank in White

 

7. P. JOHNSON White Waffle Camisole

 

8. TANK AIR Cute Knit Tank in Milk

 

9. SKIMS Soft Lounge Tank in Marble

 

10. DJERF AVENUE Daily Tank Top in Ribbed White

 

11. VIKTORIA & WOODS V&W Tank

 

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