Mikey

A tank top is a sleeveless underwear, but with a deep neckline for the head. In the standard version, this item of clothing does not have fasteners or a collar, but some modern models have them. T-shirts have been worn by adults and children for centuries.

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Story

How this underwear appeared in a person’s life is still unknown to historians. The ancient Egyptians already wore something similar, but a cotton T-shirt similar to the modern one appeared in 1880. Back then it was an item of men's clothing that was worn only under a shirt.

The popularity of the T-shirt especially increased during the First World War, when soldiers of the American army began to wear it.

Later, in 1951, the famous film “A Streetcar Named Desire” was released. Marlon Brando played the main role in it. His main clothing was a white tight T-shirt. It was after this film that they began to wear it not only as underwear, but also as outerwear.

@24tv.ua

In the 80s there was another surge in the popularity of this thing. At that time, famous musicians appeared on stage wearing it, combining it with jeans and trousers.

For a long time, plain T-shirts were sewn; only in the 20th century did they begin to apply a pattern to the front.

Peculiarities

Today, this basic item of clothing is present in every person’s wardrobe. It is sewn from different materials: natural and synthetic, but knitwear is considered the most popular. Modern models are not exclusively cotton, as was the case 100-200 years ago. Nowadays, artificial materials are necessarily added to the fabric composition, thanks to which the T-shirt becomes elastic.

@burkovska.shop

This wardrobe item is universal. It can be used to create any look - both sporty and casual, office and romantic. If a summer ensemble is being created, then the T-shirt is combined with shorts or a skirt. The colder season is a reason to complement the look with a jacket, cardigan or blazer.

Kinds

A tank top is not just a sleeveless T-shirt. It has many varieties, which, however, are similar to each other.

Let's note the main ones:

1. Cutoff shirt - translated this word sounds like “cut off shirt”. An interesting T-shaped model for men, which is most often used by athletes.
2. Muscle shirt is a type of T-shirt. Previously, this model was worn only by men, but today there are also women’s versions.
3. Halter top - “blouse with straps”. Women's tank top with an open back and ties at the neck.
4. Spaghetti-strapped shirt is a model with thin straps called “spaghetti”. The women's English version of the T-shirt has been known to the fashion world since 1920.
5. Tube top - the straps here resemble tubes. This is an interesting female model that is ideal for girls with beautiful breasts.
6. T-back shirt - characterized by an interesting cut: at the back it is intertwined with the letter X.
7. Wife beater - considered a classic tank top with large armholes and a neckline.

@bukashkaknit

In addition, modern models are full of colors. A plain T-shirt is basic and can be used for almost any situation. Multi-colored is a more complex option that requires careful selection of the remaining details of the image.