Unique tank tops are a great buy for women who love to layer. If you live in a warmer climate, you can put a few sleeveless shirts on top of each other for a burst of color, or wear one unique tank top with a pashmina wrapped around your shoulders for a night outing. Whether your style is edgy, girly, creative, or unusual, you will find that there's a tank top to suit your personal style.
What Makes a Tank Top Unique?
Your tank tops need to be eye-catching, but how do you pull that off? For those of us imagining plain tanks, there are actually plenty of styles that already feature design details to get you noticed. For the first try at a unique tank, go for something with subtle details. You can choose from a tank top with delicate lace edging around the armholes and neck, or you can find a tank with just a tiny bit of embroidery on the shoulder area. Other options include tanks with subtle beading around the neckline, careful touches of contrasting beads, braid, or other trims.
Look for Different Cuts and Colors
If you want to try a tank top with a very unique style that really stands out, you can choose one that uses specific design details instead of embellishments. Tank tops can have asymmetrical hemlines that dip lower on one side, or asymmetrical necklines as well, which can be worn in a "dip" or "v" shape.
Prints are a smart choice if you are pressed for time or have few options for shopping. If you like to shop in person, but you want something creative, try a tank top with a bright floral pattern or something with a daring graphic design. Even if you've stopped shopping in the juniors department, you might be surprised at the picks you find, as well as what is available in thrift stores and charity shops.
Since many tank tops have a long-line shape that doesn't employ too many seam lines, you don't need to buy a complicated tank top in a busy pattern. Just because you are buying a tank top doesn't mean that you can't dress for your specific body type. Look for tops that have empire lines or that use princess seams to elongate and flatter your torso, or find a great tank that features a deep scoop neckline or something with a cool "v" to flatter cleavage.
DIY Tank Top Tips
Are you looking for DIY tips to jazz up a tank top on your own? It's not as hard as you might think, especially if you don't try to push yourself beyond your sewing or craft skills. One of the easiest ways to decorate a good quality tank top is to add vintage pins that complement your style along one strap or shoulder. You can also apply patches or decorative appliques to any tank top.
If you have stronger sewing skills, you can add ribbons in bows or trim along the edges of your tank, or even stitch those ribbons into a central design along the back or front. If you have extra ribbon, try tying it in a bow to cinch together a racer back of any thin cotton tank top.
Buy Unique Tank Tops
- Check out Alloy for affordable tanks in bright colors.
- Visit Urban Outfitters for retro-inspired tank tops with a twist. Be sure to visit their sale section for major savings.
- If you enjoy feminine designs as well as avant garde pieces, you might want to swing by Etsy.
- Get discounted tank tops at Overstock.
