The humble tank top does a lot of work in a yoga wardrobe. It is your layer over a sports bra, your all-in-one on a hot day and often the piece that makes the whole outfit. But halter, cropped, crewneck, ruched, polo: which yoga tank top style is right for you? Here's a guide to every shape, what it's best for and how to wear it.
Halter tank tops
What it is: a tank that fastens or wraps around the back of the neck, leaving the shoulders bare.
Best for: showing off toned shoulders, warm studios and layering under open jackets.
Try: the Halter V-Neck Yoga Tank Top, the Halter Neck Yoga Tank Top or the Ruched Halter Yoga Tank Top.
Cropped tank tops
What it is: a tank that ends above the natural waist, often just meeting a high-rise waistband.
Best for: pairing with high-waisted leggings and flares, keeping cool and a modern athleisure look.
Try: the Yoga Crop Tank Top, the Cropped Yoga Tank Top or the Paneled Crop Yoga Tank Top.
Crewneck tank tops
What it is: a tank with a high, round neckline.
Best for: maximum coverage in inversions and forward folds, and a clean, minimal look.
Try: the Crewneck Yoga Tank Top.
V-neck tank tops
What it is: a tank with a V-shaped neckline that visually lengthens the torso.
Best for: a flattering, feminine shape that works in and out of the studio.
Try: the V-Neck Yoga Tank Top.
Ruched tank tops
What it is: a tank with gathered fabric, usually at the sides or center, that creates soft, flattering folds.
Best for: a sculpted, flattering fit that skims the body.
Try: the Ruched Yoga Tank Top.
Polo and topstitch details
What it is: athletic tanks with sporty details such as a polo collar, contrast piping or visible topstitching.
Best for: a tennis-club, "sporty-luxe" look that works on the street.
Try: the Polo Yoga Tank Top, the Piping Yoga Tank Top or the Topstitching Yoga Tank Top.
Color block tank tops
What it is: tanks made from two or more contrasting panels of color.
Best for: adding energy to plain leggings and building coordinated sets.
Try: the Color Block Yoga Tank Top. For styling ideas, see our matching workout set guide.
Which tank top suits which workout?
- Inversions and headstands: crewneck or fitted styles that won't slide down.
- Hot yoga: cropped or halter styles for airflow. See what to wear to hot yoga.
- Pilates: fitted tanks with no hardware. See what to wear to Pilates.
- Everyday athleisure: polo, ruched and V-neck styles.
Frequently asked questions
Should a yoga tank top be tight or loose?
Fitted is best. Loose tanks can fall over your face in downward dog and forward folds.
Can you wear a tank top without a sports bra for yoga?
It depends on the tank and on your comfort. Tanks with built-in cup lining, like some of our color-block styles, can be worn on their own.
What is a halter yoga top?
A top that fastens around the neck and leaves the shoulders bare. It's great for freedom of movement and warm classes.
Find your tank
Browse our made-to-order yoga tank tops, from the Halter V-Neck to the Polo Yoga Tank, and find the shape that feels like you.
