Mountain Hardwear Arete Tank Top Shirt (For Women)

This tank is cut perfectly for a slim person, it offers support but doesn't give me the "squished and flat" look. It runs just a tad big. I usually order a small but had to get a medium. (I'm 5'8'' and weigh 125#) It feels good, looks good and has great movement for athletics like rock climbing.

Yoga, walking, laying around, good support.

The shirt has poor/moderate support for D cups (must wear another bra under if jogging or hiking long distances) and is usually ok to wear by itself, but if you wear it under other layers or with a backpack's hip straps, it rides up and bunches around the waist. Also, the heavy fabric stays wet and doesn't wick, making you uncomfortable/cold if planning on wearing it while backpacking. Better to wear it to quick trips to the gym or casual wear.

I agree with other reviewers that this top rides up and leaves about an inch of your belly sticking out. Other than that, I think its very supportive (I'm a B cup).

This tank is well-made and comfortable, but the fit is athletically snug and trim, making it a bit short in torso lenth for my tastes; it tends to ride up to your waist with activity.

Mountain Hardware consistently makes good products, putting purpose and utility over trend. This top is just right for what it is designed to do. Unless you don't mind snug, it would not be comfortable to sleep in or wear casually. It's designed for exercise.

I like the fabric details, I have received compliments when I wore the blue multi. I am buying my third. When I find something I like; I buy a few. The colors are great. The only down side is that it is a heavy fabric and it will be too warm to wear in the summer. The high back makes it suitable for casual wear. It is not too revealing in the front. It is cut just right. But, remember to order a size larger. Usually I am a size xs I had to order a size s. Other than that the colors are great. The tank transitions well from an exercise top to a nice casual tank. The colors go with EVERYTHING!

I've worn this shirt for about a year during my yoga practices. It gets a little too warm during the summer, and it's just a bit too snug without having enough support on top for a full-figured person. On the up side, it is a neat fabric, and it's held up well to life as a seldom-laundered workout top.

This is a great top EXCEPT it is an annoying length- too short to be called a full length tank and too short to be a normal bra, so you get this mid-drift length which LOVES to roll up and bunch up when I hike. Annoying. And it insulates great which unfortunately you notice most when there is a 2-3 inch gap of waist beneath your shirt which is freezing and exposed- make this top a few inches longer and it would be great- otherwise the top functions perfectly and gives great support.

I'm a peakbagger, and size xs. I love the fit, and this is my 3rd Arete tank, different colors. I hike every weekend, and so far the tanks aren't showing any wear. Great shirt!