I bought this as a layering piece for my work wardrobe and it serves just fine for that purpose. Bought one in black to check the sizing, then several more in other colors. The only minor nitpick I have is that the printed-on tag (with the Hanes logo and size info) on the back of the shirt is super dark and thick; it can be seen through the back of the shirt with the ligher-colored tanks.  This would keep me from wearing one as a stand-alone shirt and I'd be annoyed if I had bought them with that intent.