Hello MetJax,
Personally, I enjoy wearing tanks during the summer. In Florida, it's quite easy to dress up or down and I aim for the following looks.
(http://cdn4.lbstatic.nu/files/looks/medium/2011/09/30/1608795_4e85eb8feddc6c41f90028d9.jpg?1317399425)
(http://cdn4.lbstatic.nu/files/looks/medium/2011/06/23/1357631_4e036cb5eddc6c359400397e.jpg?1308847285)
Absolutely enjoy pairing suspenders, tank tops, skinny pants, and toms shoes :).
So tell me, what do you think of tank tops?
Yes, I definitely agree about tank tops evolving from characterless designs to more vivid and elaborate patterns. I think we're seeing a shift as designers collaborate with art historians, anthropologists, and other "non-designers" to gain insight about historical trends and cultures, eventually translating texture/pattern to the runway.
Model 1 is
Pierre C., (French Photographer)
http://lookbook.nu/look/2493415-We-Never-Change
Model 2 is
Kaelin Davis (fashion student in Atlanta)
http://lookbook.nu/look/2067049-Coffee-Anyone
^Lookbook.nu is an excellent website to gather looks and inspiration for outfits. It's "facebook" for fashion :)
Yes, Stephen Dare! Lookbook.nu members can take photos of themselves, and broadcast their outfit to the world. Users can label where they purchased their ensemble. There's a mix of professional models, and just average individuals you would see everyday through daily interaction. Another neat website is polyvore but I personally think lookbook.nu is MUCH better.
(https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQuWmlswNsfxEmVU3xMek-1sROaF9FcladZ-QoY3oyKrjs6T-SC)
I assume we're talking about the evolution of the wife beater? It's interesting to see the combination of wearing the tank with a sweater during the summer. Definitely need to have the right upper body for tanks, imo. When did the evolution from the plain tanks begin?
Tank tops and sweaters ????????
(http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1351/1331998712_e5019d23c6_z.jpg)
Was it a full moon?
Just dont try to wear a tank top to Casbah, men are not allowed. You can be a fat woman and wear one there, just not a fit man. We've been turned away several times because friend had on a tank top.