The Best Tank Tops for Men
to Make Your Biceps Look Bigger
That's it—that's the sell.
Generally speaking, undergarments are limited in their fashion scope. The best tank tops for men, however, are much more than just a base layer to be trotted out when the weather turns muggy. Like undershirts, tanks can work within and outside of the underwear category, layered to add depth to an outfit or styled in ways that elevate it from pure utility to fashion flair. In other words, tanks can be as basic or as freaky as you want them to be, which is why they deserve some real estate in your wardrobe.
Whether you call them A-shirts, singlets, muscle tees, or wife pleasers, tank tops have range, which makes them an indispensable basic for any dude on the fashion spectrum. Tuck a simple ribbed version beneath a button-up, and it becomes the most essential base layer in your office arsenal; wear a next-gen performance version to the gym, and it’ll level up your sweat sessions. Or push the small top, big pants agenda by wearing a mesh version all on its own—ideally with a pair of voluminous jeans.
In short: Tank tops provide countless opportunities to flex your style chops. So to help you do just that, GQ wear-tested dozens of them to find the best sultry, sizzling, and otherwise show-stopping sleeveless joints on the market.
Merz b. Schwanen
Iconic Ribbed Cotton Tank Top
Merz b. Schwanen's heritage-quality goods have garnered a dedicated following of dudes who love selvedge denim, loopwheeled tees, and reproductions of ‘50s leather jackets. The German label’s ribbed tanks share the same high standards as their tees with a vintage feel, of course.
- Gerald Ortiz / GQ