Remember when the cropped top was in vogue in the late nineties? My favourite outfit was a pair of baggy linen draw-string pants and a barely-there navy top. It showed off a huge expanse of tummy (toned and tanned back then) and the obligatory nineties belly button ring. I felt like the long lost white girl member of TLC.
Cropped is back but it’s definitely subtler. Barely a sliver of skin on display, if any. There are plenty of ways to wear a cropped top without showing tummy.
1. With a dress
A great way to utilise a cropped top is to wear it over a dress. It still allows you to see the waist-line, giving it a more flattering silhouette than if you wore a longer top.
2. With a top underneath
An easy cheat is to wear a simple tank or bustier under your cropped top. Keep it the same shade as your lower half for a stream-lined look.
3. With a high waist
This lace top is actually quite cropped but you cannot tell due to the high waisted skirt/pant. The lace detail also lets through a hint of skin. Sexy without being overt about it. A high waisted pencil skirt with a cropped top looks divine.
4. With light coverage
You can always try a little camouflage. Details like fringing or lace give you a little more coverage and perhaps a little more courage.
5. With just a sliver of skin
If you feel brave. Matching ensembles seem to work best.
The current ‘crop’ of midriff tops are sophisticated and subtle – all your options look great! Alas I am a decade or more advanced in age and think (for me at least) this style is best admired on others.
Over a dress maybe? In a nice bright colour? I think you could rock it 🙂
Robyna, that crop top is gorgeous! It suits you perfectly. My fave is with the black dress. So classic but really fresh! Bron x
Thanks – I actually don’t like the dress by itself so it ended up a perfect marriage!
I love this top you made, very clever! Personally I love wearing the crop over a tube dress 🙂
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Oh nice! Giving the tube dress a bit of an outing and getting some coverage at the same time. I like it.
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