Nordstrom: Following, Bending & Breaking the Rules

Mom is wearing the Shelf-Bra Tank top:

The perfect summer basic in finely ribbed cotton knit. And there are no worries about straps showing with the built-in bra. Slightly padded and lined with nylon mesh for support and a smooth line.

Where I live in Philadelphia, street chic for young women is the tank top with bra straps showing— which, in the charm department, I equate to baseball hats worn backwards and nose rings. So I say: “Three cheers for Nordstrom!”