A tank dress is a summer staple that you can wear in multiple ways. What is a tank dress? It’s a dress that looks like an elongated tank top. It can be mini, midi, or maxi in length, bodycon or loose. Here are some chic tank dresses and how to style them this summer…
Summer Tank Dress Styles
Athletic Tank Dresse
If you’re looking for athleisure-style dresses, take a look at Lululemon’s Classic-Fit Cotton Blend Dress. The ribbed detail around the neck, the side slits, and the cotton-lyocell fabric give this dress a casual vibe.
Zella’s Gwen Ponte Knit Tank Dress has a drawstring to give your waist definition.
How to style: Just add your favorite white sneakers for an active day, or slip-on sandals for a relaxed one.
Casual Tank Dresses
If you want a more versatile tank dress, take a look at this Eileen Fisher Traceable Cotton Jersey Tank Dress. I’m wearing it in the color Iris, size PS. The fabric is a nice medium-weight stretch cotton, and the dress is shaped but bodycon. (This dress ranges in size from PP to 3X).
You’ll also find this tank dress at Nordstrom in Black, Honeydew (green), and Atlantis (deep blue).
If you prefer a midi length, take a look at Banana Republic’s 90s Tank Dress and Everlane’s organic cotton Weekend Tank Dress. Both of these styles can be dressed up with a wide belt.
For a cool wrap tank dress, take a look at Able’s Vanessa Tank Dress.
This tie-dye midi dress is available in 0X-3X and would be perfect for a beach vacation.
How to style: Wear your favorite summer sandals or wedges. Add a wrap or cuff bracelet. Don’t forget your sunglasses or a hat.
Dressy Tank Dresses
Tank dresses tend to be casual, but you’ll also find a few that you can wear to work, to dinner, or to a party.
Eileen Fisher’s Silk Sleeveless Dress has a loose fit (size down in this one).
Liysilk’s Bias Silk Maxi Dress is a more fitted option.
How to style: Add a lightweight cashmere wrap, heels, a gold clutch, and jewelry.
What If You Want To Cover Up Your Arms?
If you want to cover your arms consider adding a lightweight jacket or shirt over your dress. My eyelet blouse is from & Other Stories from last year and is shaped like a jacket. This short-sleeve one has a similar look and is currently available.
You could also wear an oversized cotton or linen button-down shirt, tied at the waist. Just make sure your dress is fitted so that you don’t have excess fabric underneath the tied waist.
Or try a cropped cardigan. This cotton cardigan has a crochet look to it. This linen-blend open-front cardigan is very lightweight (and is available in XXS to XXL).
More Tank Dress Options For Summer
Here are a few more tank dresses in various styles and price points.
Do you have a favorite tank dress? Tell me about it!
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