1.   Also in black was the chic Allison Janney, who wore a tube top over beaded black pants.

2.   And at Lane Bryant, cotton stretch tube tops in bold colors and Hawaiian prints are emerging as favorites among customers who wear large sizes.

3.   And, well, maybe her tube tops and tight jeans had something to do with it.

4.   But can a tube top be ladylike?

5.   Designers have even made tube tops for the visibly pregnant.

6.   Dust off your tube tops and lowriders.

7.   Even for her part-time job at the cafe, she can be seen in a sleek black crepe dress with flowing skirt or a tube top with fluid pants.

8.   Few looks are viewed as skeptically by women as tube tops.

9.   For women, bare midriffs, halters and sheer blouses are taboo, as are tie-dyed shirts, hot pants and tube tops.

10.   For one thing, tube tops expose skin to scratches, bug bites and sunburn.