The Secret to Looking Classy in a Crop Top
by Lucky Staffers
The other day, my mom gasped when I told her I planned to wear a crop top to my cousin's engagement party. She was clearly having flashbacks to my adolescent, belly button-bearing days. But I assured her that this time around, abbreviated tops are actually quite sophisticated. For those still not convinced, don't fear, this trend is easier to pull off than you may think.
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It all comes down to fit and proportion. Start by thinking of an A-line dress--there's a reason that shape is so popular. Channel that silhouette by revealing just a hint of the upper waist, meaning the ribcage area. Luckily, for most women, that is the most flattering, slimmest part of the midsection since it hides the tummy (read: no extra crunches or skipping dessert!). Then balance it out with something high-waisted, whether it be a skirt, shorts or pants. Fit is also key. While festival crop tops tend to be flimsy and a bit boho, structured or fitted versions will feel a bit more grown up.
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Below are some of our favorite--and most versatile!--styles.
clockwise from top left:
CROPPED AGNES TANK, $264, APIECEAPART.COM
NOMIA CROPPED SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT, $276, LAGARCONNE.COM
TUCKER FLORAL-PRINT CREPE DE CHINE BUSTIER TOP, $215, NET-A-PORTER.COM
CASUAL EMBROIDERED CROP TOP, $56, US.TOPSHOP.COM
STUDIO CROPPED SLEEVELESS TOP, $59.90, ZARA.COM
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