One of the most prominent 90s fashion comebacks in SS14 has to be the crop top. These tops are daring and sexy, and perfect for soaking up sun during summer. However, like bodycon dresses and midi dresses, getting a crop top right is not the easiest of tasks. They aren’t for everyone, that’s for sure, but if you’re confident and clever enough the look is one you can definitely pull off.
Here are some great ways to help make a crop top work for you.
Keeping it Simple
Simplicity does not meet boring; it means sexy and sophisticated. Matching crop tops with bottoms of the same colour and similar fabric helps create a uniform look that is safe and grown-up, but stylish enough to turn heads at a party. To ensure the essence of the crop is retained, show off just enough skin for a peek-a-boo effect.
Go for a High Waist
Crop tops and high waist skirts or jeans is one of the top trends of the summer and works great o girls with slim and curvy figures. The fitting is important here so try to avoid anything that is too figure hugging to prevent highlighting any lumps and bumps. Skater skirts and harem pants are a good choice of garment for the bottom half. If you do not want to accentuate the stomach, opt for a crop top that is loose fitting.
Add Layers
To prevent a crop top looking too childish, the general rule of thumb is to show off no more than two inches of flesh. To add a level of sophistication, style a top with a blazer or kimono.
Show Off Your Curves
If you have curves, flaunt them. Crop tops are not just for slim girls, so take a leaf out of Kim Kardashian’s book and wear your crop top with distinction. Make sure you get the overall fit right, though, as muffin tops are a no-no.
Modesty is the Best Policy
By design, crop tops are pretty sexy garments, so you don’t need to do anything to make an outfit any racier. Keep it modest by opting for some loose fitting trousers or a high waist skater skirt. Avoid mini-skirts at all costs.
Get the fit right
Like bodycon dresses, it is essential that you get the fit right when buying a crop top. In summer, form-fitting tops are the top trend, but you should make sure you choose the right size; crop tops that are too small lead to the dreaded pinching, clinching, and bulging.
Wear with Confidence
The most important tip of all – and this goes for any trend: wear with confidence. If you feel confident in your crop top, you will not have any problem pulling it off.
Colin Armstrong
