Round Neck Slim Tank

The plain tank is the hardest working thing in most wardrobes and almost never the thing anyone talks about. This one earns the spot. Basic Bae keeps it simple: a round neck, a slim cut, a clean solid color, and a fabric that behaves under everything else.

Material composition is 80% nylon, 20% spandex. That blend is what separates this from a cotton tank. It is smooth, it sits flat against the body with no visible edge or bulk, and the high spandex content makes it slightly stretchy so it follows your shape rather than hanging off it. The knit is opaque, which is the difference between a tank you can wear on its own and one you can only layer. The fit is slim by design, with bust running 31.5 inches at size S to 43.7 inches at 3XL. Top length falls between 22.8 and 24.8 inches, so it sits at the hip: long enough to tuck properly, short enough to wear out. Sizes are S through 3XL, in Black, White, Dusty Pink, Yellow Green and Lilac.

Because it is smooth and slim, it tucks into anything without a ridge showing through. High waist jeans and sandals is the summer default. Under a blazer with trousers it is a clean base and nothing more. Under an open shirt or cardigan it adds a layer without adding heat. Over a longer skirt it defines the waist. Black and White are the two you will replace when they wear out. Dusty Pink is the soft everyday one. Lilac and Yellow Green are the ones that carry an outfit on their own with plain denim and no other decisions. Buy the color you will actually wear, then buy the black one too.

Why you will love it

• Slim cut that tucks cleanly and layers with no bulk
• Simple round neckline in a basic style
• Smooth nylon blend that lies flat under other pieces
• Sheer: Opaque, so it works on its own or as a layer
• Stretch: Slightly stretchy
• Material composition: 80% nylon, 20% spandex
• Five colors: Black, White, Dusty Pink, Yellow Green and Lilac
• Full size range S through 3XL

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low