8 tips for wearing your white tank tops well

8 conseils pour bien porter vos débardeurs blancs
To mark the release of our Halles tank top, here are the inspirations that made us want to free our armpits and some tips to help you do it brilliantly.

#1: Vary the volumes

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@theyoungwretch and @casatlantic on Instagram.

Yes, the tank top can very well be worn close to the body. Among his 1001 lives, there is that of an item of underwear so that won't shock many people. But if you do it without layering, straight or loose pants like in these two photos will be welcome. Unlike a combination with slim jeans, you will create a contrast in volume. A more interesting game of cups. And no one can tell you that you stole Lucky Luke's undershirt.

#2: Scoop neck + necklaces = ❤️

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BonneGueule tank top and pants .

If the heat allows you to wear your tank top alone, you can also dress its collar to give body to your outfit. Our first instinct is the chain, with or without a pendant.

Special mention to those that are long enough to go over the collar, creating a beautiful layering. This way, you are not accessorizing yourself but the tank top. You create a transition between your neck and your neck.

You can also combine two lengths as above, or choose a side as below.

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Lookbook Bound.

For the color of your chain, there is no absolute rule but if you want to match it, think of monochrome as you would with any accessory. Gold when you wear ecru, beige (or even yellow) and/or brown for example.

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Note how the curve of the chain nicely matches that of the collar. BonneGueule x Paul Binam cardigan .

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@calebfrempong on Instagram.

A chain can also be used to enhance a set of polo/tank top collars, for those who want to be both elegant and casual. Have it both ways.

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BonneGueule sweater and hat .

And since we're talking about elegance and relaxation, there's nothing like a tank top to add a twist to a suit. And there's nothing like a chain to link the casualness of one to the preciousness of another.

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@reecewalker on Instagram.

As there is never enough balance in an outfit, you can also make a reminder between your chain and your belt buckle.

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California Arts.

Also think about pearl necklaces, bolder but also more original. You can start with ecru pearls, which won't risk clashing with the white of your tank top. Even less so if you follow up on this cameo.

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@vell.be on Instagram.

But the necklace is not the only accessory that can dress up your low-cut collars.

#3: Add a scarf

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It's hard to tell you that your tank top looks sloppy with that.

If you want its presence not to be obvious, simply choose it in the tones of your outfit.

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@reecewalker.

For the knot, there are no 36 ways to do it: a double will do the trick. However, you can vary the lengths.

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BonneGueule jacket , tank top andbelt .

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@jkf_man on Instagram.

#4: Open collars are your friend

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@casatlantic on Instagram.

They fit perfectly with the summer spirit of your low-cut collars.

Under a shark collar shirt, you wear a tank top. Under a classic collared shirt you wear underwear.

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@jackkthelad.

#5: Tank top + crochet shirt = ☀️

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Lookbook Bound.

Where the sleeves of a white t-shirt would be too present, the tank top will give way to the real stars of the outfit: your shoulders.

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Hermes fashion show.

#6: Remember this pattern

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Carhartt Lookbook.

A tip just as effective with a tank top as with a white t-shirt, to anchor it in your layering.

Above, the reminder between the tank top and the white dominoes ensures a better transition. Same principle with the shirts below (well, an open collar).

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Scott Fraser.

Another way to use your tank top as a reminder to create balance: let a line protrude from its collar, echoing white pants for example.

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#7: Jamesdeanez the shirt

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James Dean in the film Rebel Without a Cause and @marco.lstn on Instagram.

Do you see the idea? Well with a tank top you can take it further. Too far, even. And we love it.

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Amiri parade.

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Lookbook Funny Mister.

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BonneGueule jacket, tank top and pants .

#8: Join the workwear army

Historically, the tank top is part of the worker's and soldier's outfits. Historically, the workwear style draws its character from these two outfits. You know what you have left to do.

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@maninwave on Instagram.

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@r_bak_.

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@alex_draper.

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@jonsjawns.

Hoping that these inspirations will at least help you join the army of liberated armpits, I wish you great stylistic explorations!

Michel Bojarun Michel Bojarun
Michel Bojarun,

Full-time clothing geek at BonneGueule and temporary turntable geek at Berghain (one day). Lover of straight pants, tank tops, gold chains, western belts (2cm wide max, obviously) and *insert any retro-kitsch clothing*.

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