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The crop top used to be a somewhat scandalous item of clothing,
associated with Madonna's '80s gear, and later, Britney Spears' (cough,
slutty) schoolgirl outfits. It was something only fashion risk takers
would dare to wear in real life.
But today's crop of crop tops are almost sophisticated ... and they're popping up on nearly everyone in Hollywood.
Take Diane Kruger for instance -- an actress so chic she has even earned
high praise from Karl Lagerfeld himself. Recently, she was spotted in a
sweet, tailored crop top with a red leather high-waisted pencil skirt.
The definition of daytime elegance.
Then there's Miley Cyrus, who's pretty much adopted a crop-top only
uniform to flaunt her fab figure. Miley's take on the crop top is a
little more hipster and youthful -- perfect for bopping around downtown
and looking cool at concerts.
And then there's Jennifer Lopez. No stranger to all kinds of
ab-flaunting styles, Jennifer has been a fan of the crop top since her
Fly Girl days on "In Living Color." Yet even at 40-something, she can
still pull off the look in a way that doesn't make her look like a mom
who's trying too hard.
As these stars prove,
anyone can wear crop tops -- no matter your
style or body type. Not convinced? Keep reading to find a crop top
you're going to want to buy.
Nasty Gal Caged in Crop Top, £25.10
With its scoop neck, leotard-esque long sleeves, and
slimming black color, this pick is a little ballerina chic. But turn
around and ... bam! There's an edgy geometric-cut-out. Since the front
is subtle, pair this with high-waisted short shorts to show off more
skin below the hips.
Shop it:
Caged in Crop Top
Boohoo Nicole Crop Top, £6
Spring fashion trends are all about neutrals, and this
crop top is the perfect dusty rose shade. Even better, it stops at the
naturally thinnest part of the body, right above the waist. Style it
with some loose, high-waisted floral shorts and you'll be ready to
frolic fashionably.
Shop it:
Nicole Top
Minkpink Ooh La La Crop Top, £26
Ooh la la, indeed. Channel your inner French
fashionista with black and white stripes and a crop that's bare-shoulder
saucy. Pair with a sheer chiffon fishtail skirt to give the petite
Parisian stripes a lighter springtime feel.
Shop it:
Ooh La La Crop Top
Similar at:
Monochrome Stripe Crop Top
Apliiq The Snakin Crop Top Tee, £24
This unique number is seriously sustainable. It'll
arrive in a re-usable bag made from waste fabrics, and that wild
triangle detailing is faux snakeskin. Since this crop top has that cool,
downtown vibe, wear it with simple black skinny jeans.
Shop it:
The Snakin Crop Top Tee
Nasty Gal Summer Lace Crop Tank in Mint, £25.10
You had us at "mint," Nasty Gal. The fresh hue, flowy
fit, and tiny lace detailing make this one a fave. The color looks
amazing with light-wash jorts (jean shorts) and because it's longer than
your average crop top, you have more leeway with how you style it.
Shop it:
Summer Lace Crop Tank in Mint
Free People Scallop Edge Lace Crop in Black, £38
The sweetheart neckline, capped sleeves, and scalloped
edges make this crop top like a grown-up version of a princess ruched
style. Since the cut hits a little high, style with either a
high-waisted pencil skirt or even a maxi skirt to keep your look
sophisticated.
Shop it:
Scallop Edge Lace Crop in Black
Lashes of London Crop Top with Textured Sequin Back Detail, £60
OK, at £60, this one is the cream of the crop (heh).
The swirling matte and iridescent sequin pattern gives a subtle (but
eye-catching) sparkle, which ups your glam factor. Style with a metallic
ballerina skirt or some high-waisted black satin shorts.
Shop it:
Crop Top with Textured Sequin Back Detail
Time to invest in some key pieces of 'crop'! These babies will make you feel like the summer is already here!
Have an amazing evening!
