Looking for a very specific tank top

July 22, 2023 2:52 PM

I'm looking for a tank top that...

- Delivers to Canada
- Is a natural, breathable material
- Has a very low neck
- Doesn't come close to the armpits
- But also isn't flashing everyone
- Loose fit
- Seamless
- Ideally cropped but if not I can do it myself

posted by wheatlets to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (6 answers total)

I think this tank from Jungmaven would fit the bill! I’ve been really happy with the stuff I’ve gotten from them, and the hemp/cotton blend is quite nice. They have a few other styles of tanks as well, but that seemed like the closest match.
posted by duien at 3:20 PM on July 22, 2023 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: I've been thinking about it and have decided that I'm okay with a tighter fit as long as it's seamless, and seams as long as it's looser.
posted by wheatlets at 5:45 PM on July 22, 2023

I bought a dress from MagicLinen and like it. It is an online brand of linen clothing.

So, there are some tops that fit your needs:
1. A Spaghetti strap linen top called Zion
2. Spaghetti strap linen top--search for "Malibu". Its on sale.
3. Sleeveless top, also on sale--"Alma"
posted by Didnt_do_enough at 7:29 PM on July 22, 2023

Sorry, these tops are not seamless. Sorry. I can't believe I didn't see that.
posted by Didnt_do_enough at 7:40 PM on July 22, 2023

I'd probably wander over to Laura and try some on. If you're looking for looser, maybe go up a size and then get a petite one (for the shorter length). Possibilities (I'm looking at bright colours because it's easier to see if there are seams):
cotton/modal with seam
mostly rayon with seams
mostly cotton with seams
Doing a search on the site for "tank top" returns a lot of options for you to pick through.

Northern Reflections:
all cotton (likely has seams)

Banana Republic
(I can't tell the seam situation with these, but assume they have seams)
mostly cotton
linen
viscose/nylon (I'm tempted by this one for under a suit jacket wear, but I suspect it might be a tad low for that. I may just have to pop by a store and take a look.)
Again, doing a search for tank top delivers other options as well.

I know these are all big chain stores and you've probably checked them yourself, but I know they handle returns well, which makes shopping easier.

For someplace smaller and more boutique-like maybe consider what House of Bamboo has to offer. I'm not going to link to them all, but perhaps something like:
cropped bamboo rayon
mostly viscose
mostly cotton
posted by sardonyx at 3:25 PM on July 24, 2023

Try Frank and Oak (bonus: Canadian company).

In particular, their u-neck tank top is made of hemp and cotton, low-necked, low-armpit, doesn't look too low for flashing concerns, and is on the looser side (but seamed).

I have a different tank from them and I really love it (so much so that I bought a spare of the original and a third one in a different color). Recommended!
posted by librarylis at 8:41 AM on July 27, 2023