Anne Hathaway Attended an NBA Game in the Comfy Basic That Has Us Ditching White Tank Tops This Spring (2024)

We were holding out for some new spring style inspiration, and Anne Hathaway delivered.

As the actress took a break from talking about her soon-to-be-released movie, The Idea of You, and glamorously posing for a magazine cover, she used her downtime to watch the Atlanta Hawks play the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, March 23. And her basic black tank top, which she wore to the NBA game, is a breakout style for spring.

Tanks tops are already a trend in itself: Selena Gomez has posted multiple selfies in them, including one from just weeks ago, while Timothée Chalamet and Shawn Mendes both wore the arm-baring shirts last spring. But as you can see, white tank tops (and white T-shirts, too) are generally the ones that come out on top — and that’s precisely why Hathaway’s choice was so special.

While white tanks are stylish in their own right, black tank tops have a certain sophistication that their brighter counterparts lack. For the same reason we swap light denim and white linen pants for midnight blue washes and black slacks at night, something about the dark color of a black tank is just a bit more serious and impressive. Just think of how different Gabrielle Union’s outfit would have looked if she wore a white tank top with her blazer and trousers combo back in September.

Plus, black has a lower chance of being see-through, so finding a bra isn’t as much of a struggle. When the weather gets warm enough to sweat, it’s less obvious when your clothes start to stain. Plus, when temperatures drop, it’s an easy layerable starting point.

Black Tank Tops Inspired by Anne Hathaway

• Gap Favorite Tank Top, $8.49 (orig. $12.99)
• Amazon Essentials Slim-Fit Tank, $14.20
• Hanes Originals Cotton Tank, $8.05 (orig. $14)
• Pumiey Double-Lined Square-Neck Tank Top, $22.99
• Comfneat Slim-Fit Cotton Tank Tops, 4-Pack, $25.99
• Maidenform Comfort Devotion Shapewear Tank Top, $25.45 (orig. $51)
• Vichyie Ribbed Racerback Tank Top, $18.99
• Rosemial Loose Tank Top, $14.99–$16.99

Amazon Essentials Slim-Fit Tanks, 2-Pack

The best-seller in the Women's Tanks & Camis category, the Amazon Essentials Slim-Fit Tank costs just $14, or $7 apiece, for a pack of two. As the name suggests, they’ll sit a little tighter to the body, making them easier to tuck into pants, skirts, or shorts, and the ribbing on the fabric ensures that they’re not transparent like a gauzy cotton option.

“The perfect tank at last,” one shopper said. “[It’s] fitted AND stretchy, just the right length, covers my bra straps, and looks amazing.” A second shopper noted that the shirts are “long,” but that works out in the end since they “don’t like belly shirts or having to re-adjust all the time.”

Maidenform Comfort Devotion Shapewear Tank Top, $25 (Save 50%)

This Maidenform tank top is designed to smooth out the stomach with its “two-ply tummy panel,” according to the product description, and it has a silky sheen that doesn’t instantly give away the fact that its shapewear. “Also, it keeps your back flat and doesn't allow for skin hanging over the arm areas, either,” said one shopper.

Hundreds of other Amazon shoppers “love” it, and you can nab it in sizes S to XXL — and for just $25 today.

Gap Favorite Tank Top, $8 (Save 35%)

Find your next favorite shirt in Gap’s Favorite Tank Top, another under-$10 option. It’s roomy at the bottom, so it’s not hugging your midsection, and when tucked in, it’s bound to look casual, not sloppy. It also has thick straps that are way comfier than the tight elastic ones on camisoles, and even though it’s still chilly in many places, it can be layered with cardigans or spring shackets.

Plus, you can always opt for something that’s a little breezier, like the Rosemial Loose Tank Top. You can also find other silhouettes and styles at Amazon like Pumiey’s square-neck tank or the Vichyie top that’s a racerback style.

The Devil may wear Prada, but Anne Hathaway sports black tank tops. Keep scrolling to shop more styles inspired by the star now.

Comfneat Slim-Fit Cotton Tank Tops, 4-Pack

Hanes Originals Cotton Tanks, $8 (Save 43%)

Pumiey Double-Lined Square-Neck Tank Top

Vichyie Ribbed Racerback Tank Top

Rosemial Loose Tank Top, $17