New Look’s Ribbed Tank Top is the affordable alternative to Maebe’s sell-out version

You might have missed the chance to get your hands on the Maebe, but New Look’s option is will save you nearly £40 – and in 10 different colours too. (Picture: Metro/Getty/New Look)

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A tank top is an essential wardrobe staple, so it’s not surprising the Contour Popper Top from Molly Mae’s fashion brand Maebe has sold out due to popular demand. 

We searched high and low to find a similar alternative that is in stock, and more affordable, which is when we stumbled across New Look’s White Rib Button Through Tank Top. 

New Look’s elevated take on the humble tank top retails for £12.99, whereas the Maebe design fetches £50, which is quite steep if you ask us. 

The New Look Button Through Tank Top boasts a slash neckline, while the Maebe version is a tight round neck. 

The high street number has been crafted from a cotton and elastane blend, which provides just enough stretch to hug the body in the right places without sagging or causing discomfort. Believe me, I have worn it for weeks and it’s buttery soft, lightweight and breathable – even to wear abroad and travel in. While the Maebe alternative has been crafted from a semi-brushed knitted jersey fabric. 

The New Look tank features ribbed detailing, and button front fastening, whereas Maebe’s fastening uses snap buttons instead. 

What I love about the New Look Tank Top is it is comfortable to wear, stylish, but also versatile.  You can unfasten a few buttons at the top of the neck, or lower down to create a flare silhouette and hourglass fit. Alternatively you can wear fully buttoned up. 

The sleeveless tank top can be paired with jeans, culottes, a mini or midi skirt, even an A-line skirt to accentuate the flare creation on the bottom half. However, what we love best is New Look’s top is available in 10 colours, including white, black, light blue, brown, navy, green, pink, red, orange and yellow. 

Plus, the price tag is much more purse friendly, as New Look’s Tank Top retails for £12.99, and the Maebe tank fetches £50, which is a hefty saving of £37.01. 

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