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Mar 24, 2009 @ 3:33pm

low cut tank alex wang.jpgI've been buying all of these oversize tanks for spring - very Alexander Wang-ish with super wide armholes.

Anyway, I plan on wearing them with everything from shorts to jeans and tucking them into skirts at night but I'm not sure what to wear under them.

Sometimes the arm holes drape almost down to my waist and even the smaller arm holes expose a lot of skin. I'm too conservative to just wear a pretty bra, even though I love that idea in theory. Any ideas for something that'll cover me up but still look sexy?

Thanks!

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posted by guest

Mar 25, 2009 3:56PM

you could wear one of those tube top bras. American Apparel is a good place to look for one. they have metallics and solids.

posted by stylecrusader

Mar 25, 2009 4:00PM

One option is to wear a body suit underneath, American Apparel makes cute mesh ones in nude, white, black.. so you could play around.

http://store.americanapparel.net/rsans302.html

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posted by guest

Mar 25, 2009 8:32PM

trusttt me on this! these delicate eberjey bras are amazinggg. Simple but sexy, these bras were maddee for a wang tank.

http://eberjey.com/shop/p-B167_BLAC.html


http://www.shopbop.com/india-lace-retro-bralet-eberjey/vp/v=1/845524441796628.htm?folderID=2534374302043044&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize


lots of love. BR

posted by Natalie Hormilla

Mar 26, 2009 8:45AM

thought i'd chime in since the same thing happens to me - i usually wear either a very thin tank top of the same cut underneath, or a very thin tube top which can be fun if you play with the colors.

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posted by guest

Mar 28, 2009 6:40PM

I work at a boutique that sells Helmut Lang tanks that are cut oversized and deep in the armpits. I pair mine with a racer back tank that also mirrors the shape, but is considerably more fitted. Helmut Lang also makes Bandeau tops in white and black that are double lined with darts for $45. The fit is better than American Apparel and less trashy looking.

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posted by guest

Mar 28, 2009 7:02PM

American Apparel bandeau bras.

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posted by mag2009

Mar 30, 2009 1:35AM

Victoria's Secret has a bra that is backless and strapless. It's just two silicone cups that stick to you and hook together in the middle. If you take care of them you can wear them a million times. They look and feel natural, but you don't have to worry about giving the world the weather report (if you catch my drift). That and some double stick tape and you should be good to go.

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posted by guest

Apr 01, 2009 8:08PM

i recommend wearing a black longsleeve with skinny arms and a rope of pearls,and quite possibly a denim jacket

posted by Kate

Apr 15, 2009 5:00PM

One very inexpensive option--particularly if you're smaller-chested--is a dance bra from a site like Discount Dance Supply--they're very unobtrusive and you can even get them with clear shoulder and back straps.

I've also been wearing the tanks over my VPL Beckham bra/tanks, and VPL makes other base layers as well. VPL isn't cheap but you can find them pretty deeply discounted.

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posted by libbystory

Apr 26, 2009 8:03AM

We sell a lace tube bra by Free People (not posted on our site just yet, but it should be next week) that comes in basic and bright colors- i think it would be great for this look- check our site out and see if its something you could use - we sell a lot of them (libbystory.com)-

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posted by guest

May 09, 2009 4:40PM

Go with something cute like a lace bodysuit underneath. Alternatively wear a bodycon dress underneath it so you can have the coverage and a skirt in one.

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posted by guest

May 12, 2009 8:17PM

denim bodice from topshop under a white top - more edgy.

pair with high waisted black peg legs or a high wasted skirt.

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