The Right to Bare Arms: 7 Work-Approved Tank Tops

Political views aside, for those who choose to bare arms as the weather warms up, finding the perfect-for-work tank styles can be harder than a day in the weight room. Billowy handkerchief blouses are better for a night out and see-through tops are an obvious no-no unless you’re an American Apparel alum or are pulling a Hannah Horvath and want to get canned. So, to keep you employed and looking the part, we’ve targeted 7 tanks, mixed in hot-for-the-season peplums and colors and are serving up looks equal parts chic and cool for the office. 

torn by ronny kobo, $238

asos, $41.56

tibi, $325

rachel zoe, $185

dvf, $135

rebecca taylor, $350

3.1 phillip lim, $150

Sneak Peek! 5 Sneakers You Need this Summer

If you’re anything like us, you’re nearly six degrees of separation from being a skater girl in that you watch the Kardashians who are step-related to Brody Jenner who dated Avril Lavigne who wrote the song that bore a similar name—and so on, and so on. Yet, there is something about these skater shoes that, since being shown by Celine, instantly makes them covetable. We get it. That’s why it is our pleasure to bring you the comfy, casual and dare-we-say cutest sneaks of Summer ’13. Compliment digger? Pick a pair with platforms on bottom. And now, the shoes…

celine, $590

zara, $79.90

vans, $47

nasty gal, $58

steve madden, $59.95

 

Preppy Prep: Your 6 Best Bets for Derby Hats

Whether you’ve scored tickets to the most exciting two minutes in sports or you’ll be viewing the Kentucky Derby virtually, our bet is on who will be wearing the evening’s best hat. From Eugenia Kim’s more affordable brand, Genie, to styles from the newest milliner on the block, Jonathan Adler, here are six top contenders for toppers that will keep you looking coiffed and won’t break the bank in case you decide that after the horsing around subsides, you’re not a hat person after all. 

genie by EUGENIA KIM, $125

jonathan adler, $118

 

nordstrom, $78

 

fascinator, $46

kate spade, $78

anthropologie, $78