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Arc'teryx Operative Tank

Women's Clothing > Tank TopsRated: **** by 33 reviews.

Backcountry.com Outlet

The Women's Arc'Teryx Operative Tank is both stylish and supportive. This cotton-blend tank sports a plunging square cut V-neck and a form-fitting fashionable fit. A touch of spandex in the material ensures the Operative Tank stays snug against your body. Arc'Teryx thought to add double layer construction over the bust for increased, yet discreet, support. The wide-cut shoulders hide unsightly straps and the underarms are form fitted to prevent chafing.

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Mountain Gear

With a distinctive ARCTERYX look, the Operative Tank wears amazing well on any body type; specifically designed to give a wide range of motion, yet still provide double-layer support and full coverage on your bouldering, climbing, hiking, or shopping expeditions.

Features:

  • Keep straps hidden and shoulder protected under the wide straps and square neck line
  • Not too heavy and not too light, medium-weight cotton offers a comfortable, supportive compromise
Fabric:96% cotton/ 4% spandex
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:96% Cotton, 4% spandex jersey knit
Pockets:None
Recommended Use:Casual wear

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

SizeColor
Ember
Ember
Canary Yellow
Canary Yellow
Green Tea
Green Tea
Niagra
Niagra
Saltillo
Saltillo
Extra Small20.9720.9724.9924.9920.9720.9724.9924.9924.99
Small20.9720.9724.9924.9924.99 24.99
Medium20.9720.9724.9924.9924.9924.99
Large20.9720.9724.9924.99 24.9919.9724.99
Extra Large20.9720.9724.9924.99  24.99

Legend

  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - Backcountry.com Outlet

Arc'teryx Operative Tank Reviews Summary:

RatingNumber
of Reviews
*****13
****5
***2
**2
*0
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Positive Reviews:

ATTRACTIVE AND COMFORTABLE

Rating:*****
What a great top!! I have the Opal color and it goes with many items. I have worn this top to the office with cropped pants and it looked perfect. I have also worn it to the movies and out to eat and it looked great there too. The material is very soft and the fit is form fitting but not too snug. The style sits a little longer than most tops past your waist. This is the perfect top for someone that wants a little more dressy look but yet wants to be comfortable and cool. I plan to take this top with me when I travel. This is not a top for rugged activities.
Shopinful at Mountain Gear on 08/07/2007

"A must for the workout girl!"

Rating:*****
This is perfect for the fuller figure girl that is a little self-conscious about wearing sleeveless or how some active tops fit. The wide feminine muscle cut fits nicely over the shoulders and falls into the sexy front square cut that gives an nice silhouette in the front. The back has a nice flat band cut at mid waist that gives the look of being fitted, but is not tight. The fabric is soft and comfortable against the body. This is one of the most terrific fitting active tops I have ever worn. Highly recommend the canary yellow is beautiful!
Theresa at Moosejaw on 07/17/2008

Interesting top

Rating:****

I'm 5'11"/135lbs and bought a medium and it fits well. I wish the bra area didn't have a second layer of fabric because when I go running on a warm day, it's a little warm around the chest region (sports bra and then two layers of fabric = boob sweat!). The cut is pretty fun and not like every other tank you see. For those of you with long torsos, I found the medium to be long enough for me, for what that's worth. This is one of my go-to running tanks on cloudy days...

Vanessa H. at Backcountry.com Outlet on 09/13/2009

"comfy but colors not as pictured online"

Rating:****
I like the style and design - I wanted it for yoga and it will be perfect - a super comfy fit. and I love the little bird logo on the back. one thing - the colors are not as they appear online - I ordered opal/metal - well the opal is not as white as appears and the metal inset is more of a light sage. I still like it but not what I was expecting
Christine at Moosejaw on 07/07/2008

"Best Tank Ever!"

Rating:*****
This tank is super comfy for climbing, running, around the town, you name it. I have a long torso and was worried at first, but this fit perfectly. It's super flattering and I like the color. It's actually more of a gray-olive green color, rather than gray, but it looks good. I'm 5'4 130lbs and ordered a Medium. I probably could have ordered a small, but I like my clothes loose. Hope this helps!
Megan at Moosejaw on 11/12/2008

Functional fashion

Rating:****

5'1" and small chested, XS turned out to be a perfect fit. Great stretch factor in the material as it reforms back to it's contoured shape. As CaliAtHeart mentioned, I'm not too sure about the 2nd layer over the bust area. Overall, it hides bra straps and you can move around comfortably while going about ur routine business or casual sport (ie. golf, climbing, hiking).

V_Vn at Backcountry.com Outlet on 09/30/2008

super cute

Rating:*****

I really like this top. You have to wear a sports bra with it but it is really comfy and cute. The extra fabric around the bust is nice because it provides a bit more coverage. The cut is really flattering. I got a M and it fits well on me, I'm 5'9" and 130lb.

lhansen15252553 at Backcountry.com on 03/18/2009

Ember is the new pink

Rating:****

This shirt looks great on! The styling around the collar gives it a unique looks so I don't feel like I'm a cookie-cutter version of everyone else on the trail. I love the orange color. I only wish it came with a shelf bra instead of the double-layer construction.

Jen Browne at Backcountry.com Outlet on 05/22/2009

Great Multi-function Shirt

Rating:*****

Comfortable, stretchy, full coverage down while letting your arms free to climb, I love this shirt! Great fabric, no rubbing, another great one by Arc'teryx! I've even worn these to work on casual days with jeans - from the office to the crag! ;o)

Netty at Backcountry.com Outlet on 05/30/2007

Sweet

Rating:*****

Sweet top - fitted, with a bit of stretch. I'm 5'5 and 103lbs and the XS was just right. Plus you can wear a bra underneath and not worry about your bra straps noodling around for everyone to see.

Genevieve Mount at Backcountry.com Outlet on 05/12/2008

Negative Reviews:

confusion

Rating:**

I thought the shirt looked cute online, so I ordered it. But after trying it on, all I can say is I do not understand this shirt. It has a second layer over the bust area, but it's not a shelf bra, so what is its function? Also, size yourself according to the sizing chart -- I'm a medium in just about every shirt I own but a medium in this was too big....I'm 5'4" and 135 lbs.

CaliAtHeart at Backcountry.com Outlet on 07/31/2008

Cute but ...

Rating:**
Although well built and stylish, this tank did not fit my body well at all. It is cute and soft, but for my body type, the cut is ill-proportioned making it quite uncomfortable.
Syds.Kid at Mountain Gear on 09/11/2009

Neutral Reviews:

"not the shirt I thought it would be..."

Rating:***
I was a little surprised with this product... def. not the material I was expecting. I was thinking I was going to get something a little more light weight (especially since I intend to wear it running in the HOT summer). I'm yet to try it out yet (summer has been nonexistant in Chicago), but hopefully after a use it will live up to my expectations.
Kaylin at Moosejaw on 06/08/2009

"Bought as a Gift"

Rating:***
I purchased this for my sister. She likes it, but says it has a funny fit in the shoulders...maybe she has abnormally large shoulder.
Jared at Moosejaw on 03/10/2009