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Boggenpoel
Best for: understated style
TCA EFFORTLESS TANK
£24; tca.fit‘From the new Underground
Collection, this silky-feel tank
boasts a fairly high neck with
a large mesh panel over the
décolletage and most of
the extreme racerback
area to help keep you
cool. It’s lovely and light
to wear, not clingy, and
the attractive scooped
sides also give you more
freedom of movement
while allowing the front and
back of the top to fall at
a flattering length. A good
option for those who
do high-intensity gym
workouts, it scores well
for looks and comes in
black or light blue.’STYLE: l l l l l
PRACTICALITY:
l l l l lBest for: speedy runners
SALOMON SENSE TANK
£40; salomon.com
‘This top is so lightweight, you really don’t notice you’re
wearing it! It fits perfectly – not too loose nor too tight, with
a subtle racerback design to give your shoulders more room
to move and it’s just the right length for running. Its 37.5
Technology helps you maintain this ideal core temperature
and relative humidity level
so you perform better for
longer. Since this technology
is made from natural
materials, the top dries up to
five times faster than those
made from similar fabrics,
plus it naturally reduces
odour, won’t irritate your
skin, and these properties
won’t wash out or degrade.
Reflective branding, front and
back, help you be seen at
night, and the pattern adds
interest. There are several
colourways available.’STYLE: l l l l l
PRACTICALITY:
l l l l lBest for: athletic figures
HUMMEL HMLASTRID
SEAMLESS TOP
£28; hummel.co.uk
‘A super-stretchy, seamless racerback top, this hugs your
figure and doesn’t budge. A sticky silicone band around
the bottom of the vest helps prevent it riding up,
while elastic binding around
the arm holes also stops
it shifting. Mesh panels
where you need them
most help keep you cool,
an antibacterial treatment
helps keep whiffs at bay
and BEECOOL technology
helps the top wick away
moisture. This top will suit
less curvy shapes and
seriously stylish fitbies –
the pattern and style are
refreshingly different and
eye-catching without being
garish, so it’s great for
getting noticed at the gym!’STYLE: l l l l l
PRACTICALITY:
l l l l lBest for: yoga and Pilates
ASQUITH LONDON LIVE FAST
BOATNECK
£59; asquithlondon.com‘Bang on trend in a pretty variant of 2020’s Pantone Colour
of the Year (the dye in the Japanese floral print is free from
harmful chemicals), this yoga and
Pilates top is a rich blend of
sustainable organic cotton and
hard-wearing bamboo. The
super-soft fabric has a quality
feel to it – although it’s fairly thick,
it’s also breathable and sweat-
wicking – and moves with you as
you bend and twist. I appreciated
the flattering side panels, and
the longer length is perfect for
preserving your modesty in
forward or back bends. The high
neck and supportive hidden bra
holds everything firmly in place,
even when doing inversions.
Available from size XS to XXL.’STYLE: l l l l l
PRACTICALITY:
l l l l lWomen
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