I\'m currently sending html formatted emails from PHP\'s mail() function and checking them simply to make sure they are showing up as HTML (formatting aside, I\'m well aware tha
I am updating my answer since it has quite a few views, and new tools are available. I am leaving my original answer for posterity.
Edit * 9/19/19
You can find CSS property support by email client here: https://www.caniemail.com/
Original Answer:
Gmail does not support the tag. You need to use inline css for gmail to work correctly.
Here's a reference list. http://www.campaignmonitor.com/css/