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Thick strap vest/tank top recommendations

17 replies

Bubblewrapart · 19/06/2026 09:33

Hello! Any recommendations for tank tops please?

Looking for:

  • not spaghetti straps
  • black
  • scoop neck
  • longline/for a longer torso
  • most importantly not going to appear see-through around the bust!

Have attached a photo of the sort of thing.

Have bought a few from Asda and New look to try and as soon as I put them on my you can see a bra or the top of trousers through it. Am quite busty so maybe they can't deal with the stretch.

Hoping for some better recommendations.

Thick strap vest/tank top recommendations
OP posts:
PigeonParty · 19/06/2026 11:22

Uniqlo for me. Or BAM when in the sale.

endofthelinefinally · 19/06/2026 11:23

Cotton traders.

WimbleOfWombledon · 19/06/2026 11:51

Another vote for M&S.

ithinkilikethislittlelife · 19/06/2026 11:55

I got some from primark. They have washed fine and kept their shape.

Bubblewrapart · 19/06/2026 18:11

Thank you, given me some places to start.

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user1471548941 · 19/06/2026 18:15

Boden double layer!

completelyfedupagain · 19/06/2026 18:21

The Reiss Violet vest tops are great for this. Not cheap but they wash really well. I’ve had some for 3 years now and still good shape / haven’t stretched etc.

BoilingHotand50something · 19/06/2026 18:27

I had some very similar ones from Matalan which were surprisingly good. I am long bodied and they were the only ones I found which worked.

ItsAVomOne · 19/06/2026 18:35

BoilingHotand50something · 19/06/2026 18:27

I had some very similar ones from Matalan which were surprisingly good. I am long bodied and they were the only ones I found which worked.

Exactly what I was going to say, I can't stand a short vest! Nice colour choices too. My black one is most worn and has kept it's colour well.

Chocbuttonsandredwine · 19/06/2026 19:53

Uniqlo every time. Have GAP, Reiss and M&S but Uniqlo are 10/10. They also have some that have a built in bra that are AMAZING for holidays

harriethoyle · 19/06/2026 20:10

I’ve got some excellent M and S vests - black and white. Nice and thick, long torso.

WhosGotTheKeysToMyBimma · 19/06/2026 20:11

I like the ribbed ones from M&S

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 24/07/2026 12:52

Can’t see them now but a year or so ago got a white ribbed vest top from Next. The neckline seems to come up quite high (not too high) above my bust area.

Nitgel · 24/07/2026 12:59

Hush i love these and have a few as they're not tight but look good.

Also the Boden do a V neck vest top that's really nice

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