Trend Alert: Crop Tops

Aug 8, 2010

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Do you still remember those crop tops from the 80s and 90s? Just like many other current fashion trends, crop tops have also resurfaced after all these years. It’s true what they say, fashion trends are cyclical. This look has been spotted on the runways of Alexander Wang and Erin Wasson x RVCA to name a few. But nope, it doesn’t look anything like when Britney Spears bared her belly back in the 90s. Thank god.

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How to wear it?

You can definitely steal this look and put your own individual style in it. A crop top is quite a versatile piece, it can be paired up with a lot of things from harem pants to skirts or high-waisted shorts. So have fun experimenting with it!

Some of us may like to show a little more skin, some may not. If you want to flash a little skin, try pairing a crop top with high-waisted pants/trousers. Keeping the lines clean will help tame the sex appeal associated with a crop top.
Pair a boxy crop top with a fitted ribbed tank dress to contrast the proportion of the shirt.
If you’re feeling bashful about wearing a full-on crop top, try a short high-low shirt that provides the illusion of a crop top.
Continue the flowy line of a maxi dress with a baggy cropped top layered on top.

(Credits: Stylecaster.com)