Piper 212 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) So what is with the trend of wearing open-side tanks with **nothing** on underneath?? Am I just a prude or is this the kind of thing that really should stay in the bedroom - or at least in the house? I was at a bookstore the other day, and a young woman went by in one of those "tank" tops...let's just say that that was *not* the type of books I went there to find!!! I was just so grateful my kids weren't with me. :svengo: Edited August 30, 2017 by Piper 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hjffkj 16,965 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 I haven't seen this. I see tons of open side tanks with a sorts bra underneath 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quill 49,559 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 I have seen people wear these with a bra visible. I am not a fan of that, personally, but I haven't seen anyone wear it with no bra. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Word Nerd 17,145 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 I don't think that is a trend--at least not one I've seen. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jean in Newcastle 156,051 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 Not a trend that I have seen. And it sounds like you've only seen it once? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maize 67,528 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 I have seen them worn without bras as OP describes. I assume the wearers are intentionally being edgy as this does go against standard dress norms in our society. I personally wish the overall hypersexualization of the female breast would go away, in which case clothing choices like this wouldn't matter much one way or another. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murphy101 29,703 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 lol I just discussed with my SON that I don't think those basketball tank shirts should be worn by men unless they are at the gym. I think it looks... idk... gross? Slovenly? I put it up there with wife beater shirts and baggy to the knees pants of clothing I detest. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rachel 6,597 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 It was the style in the late 80s or early 90s and seems to be back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wonderchica 1,503 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 I have only seen them with bras or bralettes underneath. There's one in every crowd, though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rachel 6,597 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 Wait, you mean without a bra? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bolt. 15,441 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 Is it possible that there was a skin-tone layer underneath? Or was the view really that clear? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Megbo 153 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 Could you see enough to know that she wasn't wearing a stick-on bra? I love this kind of tank for working out, but with full-coverage sports bra underneath. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluegoat 28,358 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 I have not seen this, but it seems like it would go well with the butt-cheecks out trend. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted August 30, 2017 So what is with the trend of wearing open-side tanks with **nothing** on underneath?? Am I just a prude or is this the kind of thing that really should stay in the bedroom - or at least in the house? I was at a bookstore the other day, and a young woman went by in one of those "tank" tops...let's just say that that was *not* the type of books I went there to find!!! I was just so grateful my kids weren't with me. :svengo: I find that odd. Why would you care if your kids saw some side boob? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Excelsior! Academy 2,365 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 Is this the kind marketed with a "shelf bra"? They often have spaghetti straps and are meant for layering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elizabeth86 2,234 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 Why cant visualize this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKL 51,975 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 I have not noticed this around me, thank goodness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piper 212 Report post Posted August 31, 2017 Is it possible that there was a skin-tone layer underneath? Or was the view really that clear? Could you see enough to know that she wasn't wearing a stick-on bra? Oh yes, it was quite obvious that she was not wearing anything - skin tone or stick on - underneath. *Very* little was left to the imagination. I'm glad to hear that many have not seen this around them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bettyandbob 17,679 Report post Posted August 31, 2017 Have you heard the phrase "tasteful side boob." I've heard my DD say that in joking tones. When asked, she explained that it is a phrase that is used to describe similar exposure. If the phrase exists, I guess there's a trend. I've seen this a couple times, but not a lot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marbel 23,042 Report post Posted August 31, 2017 Have you heard the phrase "tasteful side boob." I've heard my DD say that in joking tones. When asked, she explained that it is a phrase that is used to describe similar exposure. If the phrase exists, I guess there's a trend. I've seen this a couple times, but not a lot. Huh. I looked that up. The images I saw weren't very tasteful, in my opinion. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MercyA 13,637 Report post Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) If you are a prude, so am I. :) I don't think that kind of thing is appropriate for public wear. Edited August 31, 2017 by MercyA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SparklyUnicorn 70,565 Report post Posted August 31, 2017 Huh, I have yet to see that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monica_in_Switzerland 10,080 Report post Posted August 31, 2017 LMAO at "tasteful side boob"!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hikin' Mama 3,592 Report post Posted August 31, 2017 I have only seen such tanks at the gym with a sports bra underneath. And not even very many there. The men at the gym do like to sport these, though, sans bra. 😜 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foxbridgeacademy 3,991 Report post Posted August 31, 2017 I have seen them worn without bras as OP describes. I assume the wearers are intentionally being edgy as this does go against standard dress norms in our society. I personally wish the overall hypersexualization of the female breast would go away, in which case clothing choices like this wouldn't matter much one way or another. :iagree: Absolutely, I shouldn't have to tell my daughter that she can't wear her brothers old "tank" top with open sides because it's not socially appropriate. It was appropriate for him but not her? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
