I am more interested in why they are called “tank tops.” They don’t resembles any part of a tank, much less the top.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeveless_shirt#Tank_top
It’s because they resemble the top part of a full-body swimsuit that was called a “tank suit.” Here, “tank” refers to a tank of water used for swimming (i.e., what we usually call a pool).
I’ve tried using “a-shirt” in the US for the reasons mentioned but it seems like no one knows what I mean until I say “wife beater.”
They really fell out of popularity here. I’m the only one of my peers I know who wears them at all. They definitely imply trashy with some crowds.
I experienced the reverse. Someone asked me “what’s a singlet?”, and I had no idea.
the opposite of a doublet
If you cut the sleeves off of a T shirt, wouldn’t that make it an I shirt?
Bruh it’s obviously an h
Hmmm
That’s Apple’s new smart wear, the iShirt! Compatible with AI and ads!
Revolutionary! They’ve done it again!
How can I pay?
Wearin one right now
