Black Fishnet Hooded Tank Top for Men - Hoodie Ares

The hoodie, in a see-through, sleeveless version

Forget the heavy fleece sweatshirt: the Ares Hoodie from Anaïs for Men keeps the hood and the streetwear attitude, but everything else is designed to be seen. It's a hooded tank top in wide-mesh black fishnet, sleeveless, that lets your pecs, abs and back show through its mesh.

The cut is highlighted by a wetlook-effect fabric trim around the hood and at the bottom of the garment, and by armholes edged with elastic fabric that show off the shoulders. It falls to the hips, just at the level of your boxer briefs' waistband: the ideal length to pair with the bottoms from the Ares range.

Its strong points

The hood, the detail that changes everything. Down, it gives the tank top a relaxed street look. Up, it wraps you in a black shadow and adds a touch of mystery, almost role-play.

A fishnet that shows without exposing. The wide mesh grids the torso: everything can be seen, but nothing is delivered naked. It's this tension between dressed and undressed that makes fishnet so effective.

Shoulders and arms in the spotlight. Sleeveless, with wide armholes edged with elastic, it frees the delts and biceps. If you train your upper body, this is the time to show it.

Wetlook finishes that tie it together. The shiny trim on the hood and the bottom echoes the pouch of the Ares boxer briefs, briefs and jocks. Worn with any of them, the whole outfit is perfectly coordinated.

Light and airy. With so little material, it doesn't hold heat: a real asset at a club, a festival or on summer nights.

How to wear it: from street to club

At a party or a club, directly on the skin, with the Ares boxer briefs, the Ares brief or black jeans. Add an Axel harness over it if you want to push the fetish look.

As daytime streetwear, layer it over a fitted black or white T-shirt or tank top, with joggers, cargo trousers or shorts: the fishnet hood adds a sexy touch to a casual outfit, without revealing anything.

At Pride or a festival, over a bare torso with shorts, it's the piece that stands out in the crowd and lets you breathe in the sun.

In private, with the hood up, it sets a mood. And it comes off in one move.

What it brings in sex appeal

The hoodie is the most ordinary garment there is. Turning it into see-through fishnet is hijacking a code: you recognise the everyday silhouette, and you discover it hides nothing. That gap draws the eye far more than a simple see-through top.

Under club lights, the mesh outlines your muscles, the wetlook trim shines, and the hood up gives you an almost dark presence. It's the kind of piece that changes the way you walk into a room.

Choosing the right size and putting it on

• Size: the Ares Hoodie is available in 3XL.
• Fit: the stretch fishnet hugs the torso; depending on your build, it will be more or less close-fitting.
• Jewellery: take off rings, watches and chain bracelets before putting it on, the wide mesh snags on them.
• With a harness: wear it over the Hoodie for a layered effect, or underneath, directly on the skin, so it can be guessed at through the mesh.

Care

Hand wash in cold or lukewarm water, with a mild soap or a detergent for delicate fabrics. Press the fabric in the water without rubbing or wringing it: the fishnet and the wetlook coating don't like rough treatment.

If you use the machine, a laundry bag is a must, delicate cold cycle, minimum spin, and nothing with hooks or zips in the same drum: the wide-mesh fishnet snags easily.

Never any heat. No tumble dryer, no radiator, no iron: the wetlook loses its shine and the elastane its stretch. Dry flat, in the open air.

No bleach and no fabric softener: softener leaves a film that dulls the wetlook. After a night out, rinse it the same evening rather than leaving it rolled up in a bag.

Technical specifications

FAQ — Your questions, our answers

Q: Is it a real hoodie?

A: No: it's a hooded tank top in fishnet, sleeveless, light and see-through. You get the hoodie silhouette without the heat or the thickness of fleece.

Q: Can you see through it?

A: Yes, completely: the wide-mesh fishnet lets your torso and back show. Only the trims and the armholes are solid.

Q: Can I wear it during the day?

A: Yes, layered over a fitted T-shirt or tank top. On bare skin, it's more for parties, clubs, Pride and festivals.

Q: What should I pair it with?

A: With bottoms from the same range: Ares boxer briefs, brief, jock bikini or jockstrap. The Axel harnesses complete the look.

Q: Which size is available?

A: The Ares Hoodie is available in 3XL in the shop.