Why Are Tank Tops Called Tank Tops? - HannaBanna Clothing

Why Are Tank Tops Called Tank Tops?

Tank tops are called tank tops because they resemble the tops of tanks. The name likely comes from the sleeveless, ribbed shirt style being popularized in the 1970s when tank tops were worn as swimsuits and exercise tops. The name stuck and is now used to refer to any sleeveless shirt with thin straps and a ribbed or fitted style.
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