tube top

Shoulderless summer garment

A tube top is a strapless garment that wraps around the torso, held up by elastic or its own tightness rather than straps or sleeves.

It covers the chest and sometimes the midriff, popular as casual warm-weather wear: She threw on a tube top and cutoffs for the beach.

The style emerged in the 1970s and cycles in and out of fashion.

construction

strapless

Lacking shoulder bands

lycra · stretch · shirred · smocked · ruched · boned · grip · snug · pull-on · fitted

garment

bandeau

Narrow strip worn around head

tank · bodice · blouse · strapless bra · bodysuit · bralette · shell · chemise · spaghetti strap · sleeveless

styling

midriff

Abdomen's front surface

layered · high-waisted · tucked · cropped · statement necklace · minimalist · body-con

fashion

trendy

Currently in vogue

  • retroEvoking recent past
  • Y2KCalendar-rollover computer problem
  • streetwearSkate and hip-hop clothing

runway · influencer · style · chic · iconic · lookbook · versatile · statement piece · wardrobe staple

summer

beach

Sandy waterside margin

vacation · boardwalk · sundress · shorts · sandals · flip-flops · sunglasses · heatwave · tanning · warm weather

Categories
Opposites
coverage and structure

tube topturtleneck

High-collared pullover

parka · sweater · hoodie · winter coat · cardigan

formality and occasion

tube topevening gown

Woman's floor-length formal dress

ball gown · business suit · dress shirt · wedding dress · ceremonial robe

support mechanism

tube tophalter top

Sleeveless top, neck-fastened

tank top · spaghetti strap top · racerback top · corset · camisole

Family

top, tube, tubing, topical, tuber, tubed, tubular, tubeless, tuberous

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G