Should Guys Wear Tank Tops?
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I know the standard answer is "If it makes you happy, then where them", but this is the Chit-Chat, Fun and Games category. That answer just doesn't fly
What are your opinions? I'm gonna be honest, until recently, I would have said "Maybe to the beach or pool", but lately, I wear them more. I know it's nothing but me being vein, but I don't care. I know we have a diversified bunch on this board. Hell, Niner would probably wear a tank to a black tie event. Why would DieselByte ever put a shirt on at all?
So what have you? When is it acceptable for a guy to wear a tank top in your opinion?
It's such an intangible thing...but tank tops on guys totally depends. When I think about it, even HOT guys look kinda douchey in tank tops. I think beach and gym only. Can't explain it, but even if you look great in a tank top, I just find it off putting.
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arditarose wrote: »Tank tops on men are actually a little more in style at the moment (especially in Williamsburg, Brooklyn). I think they look great on some guys. A few years ago I would have said "no", but the look is growing on me...on the right body.
I think it's almost a thing to avoid anything that is popular in Wburg0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
Johnny can wear nothing, won't bother me one bit! LOL0 -
Technically I'm a "wife beater" as most of my clients are married females and get the "beat down" daily in the weight room.Sorry, I have to go with no on this. When I see a male tank-top regardless of colour or pattern I immediately think wife-beater. If you want to show off your "guns" a sleeveless t-shirt works just as well. Now that I have arm muscles I will be wearing them on my walks with my dog, with plenty of sunscreen of course.
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emmydoodles83 wrote: »Tank tops are fine............no spaghetti strap ones though
http://i01.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/1772722399_1/Mens-Sexy-See-Through-Mesh-Transparent-T-Shirts-A-shirt-Undershirt-Spaghetti-Strap-Tank-Tops-Slim.jpg
this is a no too! if someone can put the actual pic from that up I would be grateful. Not always great with the computer here haha
Lol. Aren't those underwear?
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Jackie0Marie wrote: »
Side note: I'm seeing a lot of "a man can wear a tank top as long as he looks hot and/or has nice arms." Do any of you remember the yoga pants thread when a few guys said something along the lines of "girls can wear yoga pants as long as they are this size/have a nice *kitten*..." - I remember it and the *kitten* storm of (some) angry women. Funny how that works.
Well I'm of the mind that if you look horrible in something you should not wear it. This is why I do not wear clothes that make me look like a bratwurst. And you won't see me wearing a bikini at the beach, and so on.
I only wear exercise clothes (spandex type capris/biking shorts) when I'm actually exercising. I'm not running around in a sports bra and yoga pants to horrify the general public.
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MireyGal76 wrote: »I wear whatever the hell I want. If you like it, great. If you don't, feel free to roll your eyes and judge me.
OP, if you wanna wear a tank, go for it. If people don't like it, they can take a hike.
My favorite wardrobe consists of a tank and jeans. It is what it is.
I agree @MireyGal76
BTW you are looking amazing
yup...mirin' those arms and shoulders
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salembambi wrote: »meh is what i think of them they are not attractive or repulsive
now if someone calls them a "wife beater" i dont judge the tank top i just judge the person
making light of violence against women and such
I'm not making light of it and I was an abused wife in my first marriage. It's just what they've always been called to me. My late husband didn't like the term, either.
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A white Tee or a black Tee is all a man ever needs. Let's not complicate matters.
Yes. Favorite clothes my hubby owns are black fitted Ts and jeans.
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Personally, I think very few men look good in a tank top, regardless of muscles. But I am also very much a "wear what you want" person.
Pfft, I look amazing.
Kididing of course.
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Except for the damn shirt pocket on it (first time I've seen that ever), it's fine.Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Personally, I think very few men look good in a tank top, regardless of muscles. But I am also very much a "wear what you want" person.
Pfft, I look amazing.
Kidding of course.
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I used to wear tank tops and sleeveless t-shirts, during an era when I also would wear Panama Jack, Z Cavaricci jeans, Members Only jackets, Spuds McKenzie t-shirts, British Knight shoes, Cardigan sweaters, and a little hoop earring in my left ear. I quit all of that about 25-30 years ago.
If you can’t pull it off, why are you wearing a tank top?
If you can pull it off, why are you wearing a tank top? People totally know that you are fit, even while you are wearing a t-shirt with sleeves, so relax, brah!
edit - I forgot to mention I used to wear gold chains over my outer clothing, sorry
edit 2 - parachute pants, too
edit 3 - I think I went through a phase wear I wore sweatbands on my wrists, outside of an exercise environment0 -
Jackie0Marie wrote: »
Side note: I'm seeing a lot of "a man can wear a tank top as long as he looks hot and/or has nice arms." Do any of you remember the yoga pants thread when a few guys said something along the lines of "girls can wear yoga pants as long as they are this size/have a nice *kitten*..." - I remember it and the *kitten* storm of (some) angry women. Funny how that works.
Well I'm of the mind that if you look horrible in something you should not wear it.
I am the same way, but as far as others idgaf. I just found it funny that when men said something similar in the yoga pant discussion they were told they were bad people and blah blah blah - it went downhill fast.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10085415/yes-yoga-pants-indecent-exposure/p1
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If u want to wear one do it!! Life is way too short to be sweating that kinda stuff0
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asflatasapancake wrote: »Jackie0Marie wrote: »Jackie0Marie wrote: »
Side note: I'm seeing a lot of "a man can wear a tank top as long as he looks hot and/or has nice arms." Do any of you remember the yoga pants thread when a few guys said something along the lines of "girls can wear yoga pants as long as they are this size/have a nice *kitten*..." - I remember it and the *kitten* storm of (some) angry women. Funny how that works.
Well I'm of the mind that if you look horrible in something you should not wear it.
I am the same way, but as far as others idgaf. I just found it funny that when men said something similar in the yoga pant discussion they were told they were bad people and blah blah blah - it went downhill fast.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10085415/yes-yoga-pants-indecent-exposure/p1
That's because women complain a lot more than men.
That comment won't stir anything up, right?
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Except for the damn shirt pocket on it (first time I've seen that ever), it's fine.Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Personally, I think very few men look good in a tank top, regardless of muscles. But I am also very much a "wear what you want" person.
Pfft, I look amazing.
Kidding of course.
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Lol, it's the perfect size for condoms.
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wolfsbayne wrote: »MireyGal76 wrote: »I wear whatever the hell I want. If you like it, great. If you don't, feel free to roll your eyes and judge me.
OP, if you wanna wear a tank, go for it. If people don't like it, they can take a hike.
My favorite wardrobe consists of a tank and jeans. It is what it is.
I agree @MireyGal76
BTW you are looking amazing
yup...mirin' those arms and shoulders
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Yes especially if he has nice arms!0
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I like wearing tanks. Tanks are good.
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Trechechus wrote: »emmydoodles83 wrote: »Tank tops are fine............no spaghetti strap ones though
http://i01.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/1772722399_1/Mens-Sexy-See-Through-Mesh-Transparent-T-Shirts-A-shirt-Undershirt-Spaghetti-Strap-Tank-Tops-Slim.jpg
this is a no too! if someone can put the actual pic from that up I would be grateful. Not always great with the computer here haha
Lol. Aren't those underwear?
Lol for a females yes. For men they are a no no no no no no no no etc. But if you think about it a lot of guys tanks are meant to be worn under clothes, like the wife beater originally. Original wife beater makes me think of Marlon Brando in a Streetcar named desire......Mmmmm. Not so Mmmm later on in life though.
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nakedraygun wrote: »I like wearing tanks. Tanks are good.
DYEL, brah?0 -
nakedraygun wrote: »I like wearing tanks. Tanks are good.
DYEL, brah?
I must say you both are ROKIN these tanks!!0 -
Yes! I like tanks on guys as long as they're dressed for their body type. (And it's not a professional/formal setting.)
That said, I think a fitted black t-shirt is the absolute best.0 -
I know the standard answer is "If it makes you happy, then where them", but this is the Chit-Chat, Fun and Games category. That answer just doesn't fly
What are your opinions? I'm gonna be honest, until recently, I would have said "Maybe to the beach or pool", but lately, I wear them more. I know it's nothing but me being vein, but I don't care. I know we have a diversified bunch on this board. Hell, Niner would probably wear a tank to a black tie event. Why would DieselByte ever put a shirt on at all?
So what have you? When is it acceptable for a guy to wear a tank top in your opinion?
only if he shaves his armpits ....
Um, no! That's just weird.0 -
DearestWinter wrote: »I know the standard answer is "If it makes you happy, then where them", but this is the Chit-Chat, Fun and Games category. That answer just doesn't fly
What are your opinions? I'm gonna be honest, until recently, I would have said "Maybe to the beach or pool", but lately, I wear them more. I know it's nothing but me being vein, but I don't care. I know we have a diversified bunch on this board. Hell, Niner would probably wear a tank to a black tie event. Why would DieselByte ever put a shirt on at all?
So what have you? When is it acceptable for a guy to wear a tank top in your opinion?
only if he shaves his armpits ....
Um, no! That's just weird.
Psh, I bet you shave yours!0 -
Only if they lift ....
... just kidding, why not?0 -
_incogNEATo_ wrote: »DearestWinter wrote: »I know the standard answer is "If it makes you happy, then where them", but this is the Chit-Chat, Fun and Games category. That answer just doesn't fly
What are your opinions? I'm gonna be honest, until recently, I would have said "Maybe to the beach or pool", but lately, I wear them more. I know it's nothing but me being vein, but I don't care. I know we have a diversified bunch on this board. Hell, Niner would probably wear a tank to a black tie event. Why would DieselByte ever put a shirt on at all?
So what have you? When is it acceptable for a guy to wear a tank top in your opinion?
only if he shaves his armpits ....
Um, no! That's just weird.
Psh, I bet you shave yours!
I do! But I like guys to be hairy in different places than I am. 0 -
What if you naturally don't have any hair under your arms? Am I okay then?0
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Idgaf what people think bout my tanks, BUT I know that I get hit on way more when I'm out shopping wearing a tank vs regular t-shirt.
Obviously wouldn't wear it to a club, work or restaurant, but most other places I wear them0
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