We all have one: a cropped little tank top lost in the currents of your t-shirt drawer. Though previously a steady pillar of every “going-out” fit—typically with a pair of blue jeans and black booties—we think that little workhorse of a tank top deserves better. And we have the ensembles to prove it. Whether you’d rather pair yours with blue jeans and an old t-shirt or layering it over a cotton dress, here are three innovative ways to breathe new life into a timeless heavy hitter—and they’re all celebrity-approved.
Look 1: Wide Leg Pants + Slip-On Sneakers
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Take it from Emily Ratajkowski; with the addition of a pair of utilitarian trousers, a slinky black crop top gets a new, refreshed energy. The checkerboard Vans and Miu Miu’s Arcadie bag keep the whole thing feeling youthful.
Look 2: Tank + Midi Dress + Belt
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We love Kendall Jenner’s styling trick of layering a knit tank over a cotton midi dress with a full skirt. The key here is a belt to distinguish between the two halves. A pair of silver block heels perfectly finishes the overall effect.
Look 3: Jeans + Graphic Tee + Red Slides
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Another creative styling trick, Adwoa Aboah wore a graphic tee slung behind her head but still over her shoulders and a pointelle knit tank and blue jeans. The red Charvet slippers provide a much-needed quirk to the ensemble.
