Tank Tops

The term tank tops were derived from the tops men wore in swimming pools. The 1970s version of the tank top was made from cotton and had slogans or decals on them. The most popular, however, still remained the solid white tank top.
This not only was comfortable for the women, but was pleasurable for the men to look at. Men caught on to the fashion craze in 1973, when popular rock icons began showing off their biceps by wearing these tank tops. About a year later, tank tops soon became a cliché.

 

Tank top may refer to:

• a type of sleeveless shirt worn by men and women
• a sleeveless sweater, also known as a sweater vest
• the plating forming the inner bottom of a ship hull