The Surprising History of the Tank Top
When the summer months are upon us, one of the most popular items in many wardrobes is the tank top.
It can be dressed up with a jacket and smart jeans, or dressed down with pajamas and worn to bed.
Tank tops keep your arms and neck cool while covering the rest of your upper body.
When the temperature is warm, they provide just the right amount of coverage.
When did tank tops make their way into modern society?
Before the 1920’s, men and women were not seen showing their arms off in public.
However, the Roaring Twenties brought about a revolution in the world of fashion and clothing.
Women were cutting their hair shorter, wearing dresses which were more revealing than the previous trends, and enjoying human contact (such as rebellious hand-holding!) with their male partners while they danced or walked down the street.