A Cotton Tank Top? Not in the last five years.

by Carissa Rose
March 1, 2010

And why not? Because I finally realized that my favorite Hanro tank top didn’t fit. With the pulling across the center bustline, and the straps that showed my bra straps, it really wasn’t a viable shirt for me to wear except as an undershirt. Which bummed me out at $60.00 each.

McCain self posted Twitter Tank Top

Meghan McCain caused a raucous when she posted this picture of herself on Twitter.  She certainly surprised the politico, we aren’t used to seeing her in that way.  One of our clients says it well about tank tops, “because they make me look like a sl*t if the neckline is too low or the bodice too tight.” She is a size 4 with E cups. She also mentioned that her husband paid her this compliment “you have the body of a stripper“. Which is a nice compliment, but there are certain situations in which we don’t want to look like dancers (I personally look like a dancer + tens of pounds).

Before in Hanro tank, after in Farrah shell

Thus the motivation behind designing Glenna, our wide strap camisole. Her neckline is a flattering sweetheart shape and doesn’t show cleavage. Her straps are wide enough to cover the bra. This I wear in the winter underneath cardigans, but I feel so free when I take off my cardi and am still looking stylish and appropriate.

Glenna tucked

Last summer I wore our Farrah shell constantly, the silk is so light for the Texas heat.  Do you wear cotton tank tops by themselves and feel great in them?  Please share your secrets, favorite styles, etc.

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2 Responses to “A Cotton Tank Top? Not in the last five years.”

  1. A.J. says:

    I look frumpy in cotton tanks, they hang off of my breasts and make my waist (which is comparatively small) look fat. Unfortunately this site doesn’t seem to make shirts in my sizes (33 inch waist, 45 bust) but I have to say in those comparison pictures, the Farrah shell looks lovely.

    • admin says:

      Hi A.J.,

      Your comments reminded me of the pictures in this post.

      Since you like the Farrah Shell, I would try her in size LR. She will fit your bust beautifully, but the waist will need to be narrowed by a tailor.

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