Are tank tops fashionable for men to wear in the summer? (cut, head)

[TheWiseShopper]

It's funny how in the summer, a lot of women wear tank tops, but very few men do. The men that do wear them either are muscular men who wear them to show off their muscles or men that wear those dingy undershirt type tank tops that wear them and look like they were too lazy to get dressed.

But I don't see very many men (especially non-muscular men) wear them casually during the summer because it's hot out. As a guy, I do wish I could wear them because here in NYC, it gets so muggy here in the summer time, especially around July. But I'm not a muscular person, but just want to wear them because it's hot. And not to mention, short sleeves give a terrible tan line on the arms. So I would like to wear them during a warm summer day, but I don't as I would feel out of place since I would feel like I'm the only guy wearing one outside.

But maybe it's just me. Are tank tops even fashionable for men to wear in the summer? Or are they ugly and I should just stick to short sleeve T-shirts?

[Parnassia]

Why don't you wear the shirt you want? As long as you're decently groomed, comfortable, and the shirt's in decent condition, who cares whether its "fashionable" or not?

[hertfordshire]

Fashionable? Not particularly. Acceptable? In some very casual situations.

[D217]

I guess it depends how you define "non-muscular".. and "fashionable"...


Because it's certainly possible for a man in NYC to wear a sleeveless shirt in a way that looks fashionable.

[Threestep2]

A loose shirt is cooler in summer. No matter what is called, it still looks like a good ol' wife beater.

[Hemlock140]

Originally Posted by Threestep2

A loose shirt is cooler in summer. No matter what is called, it still looks like a good ol' wife beater.

Yes, I'm afraid they still have that stereotype reputation, deserved or not. Definitely not fashionable.

[scarabchuck]

To each their own, although I've always thought sleeveless shirts on men just look horrible. Add some cut off jean shorts , white mid calf athlete socks and white Nike's or equivalent and you just know that , that person is comfortable with their lack of style.

[Lillie767]

They look like undershirts to me. but since people are wearing PJs around town, there are apparently no limits on how low people will go.

but that's my opinion.

[Sand&Salt]

They all wear them down here. I get why but just don't put your arms up behind your head. No one wants to see that bushy crop of pit hair. Ugh.

But they're not the wife-beater type. More like regular T-shirts with the sleeves cut off---otherwise "full coverage" lol.

[Ted Bear]

Originally Posted by Threestep2

No matter what is called, it still looks like a good ol' wife beater.

Especially when it goes with the gold chain accessory.