Inspired by what I would describe as the best-fitting tank top, this is the best-fitting tank dress. While designing it, the plan was to make my version of the LBD “Little Black Dress”. If you don’t know, post-war Dior started making the idea of the LBD. It was supposed to be the perfect black dress for the well-dressed woman. Since then, every brand has its version of what this looks like. Here’s mine. Living in our Western society, loungewear is a huge part of how we dress. Tank tops and hoodies are staples in our everyday wardrobe. I used to hate tank tops; maybe that was more about how I felt about myself at the time. I used to think it exposed too much. But then, this past summer changed everything. My chosen family brought me out to the beach; they showed me what it was like to be surrounded by queers at Hanlan’s. They showed me how to love the body I am in… naturally, this turned into a love for tank tops and the feeling of freedom they provide. I wanted to make something that took the simplicity of a tank top and turned it into a gown. Something fit for the runway, or you know… walking around the resort with your partner.
