As the temperatures soar in Mumbai, the heat brings with it sweat, grime, and stickiness – a by-product of the summer season that is almost impossible to ignore but not hard to navigate. Dressing up during the season can be quite a challenge but wear cotton, and half the job is done, especially for formal wear or office attire. So, while experimenting with office attire can be limiting, there is a lot more that people can do with their casual wear as they can play around with different colours and clothes. Tank tops can be worn during any season but are particularly a favourite among people during the hot month and automatically become a favourite not only for men but also women. Undoubtedly, city experts say it’s the best time to wear them because they have seen quite an evolution over the last hundred years -- from first being worn for different purposes to becoming a fashion statement today.

Evolution of tank tops
Jeevita Tyagi, founder of city-based sustainable athleisure brand Aastey says tank tops have emerged as a timeless classic but have evolved in terms of design and cultural significance. “Originally, tank tops were worn as an undergarment by men in the early 20th century and were called "A-shirts" or "undershirts”. In the 1950s and 1960s, they became more popular as a casual piece of clothing, worn by both men and women for sports or exercise.”