MOMMA LOVES… crop tops (they’re more wearable than you think!)

photo

Crop tops don’t have to leave you over exposed – layer them over a shirt for a more conservative yet fashionable look or pair them with a high waisted bottom revealing just an inch or two of midriff for a more modern sexy, yet elegant look.

I know you’ve seen them everywhere and thought, I can’t wear crop tops!  But you can and they’re far more versatile than you think.  You don’t have to be 20 years old and skinny as a rake either!  Crop tops have been, well, cropping up all over the place and the chicest way to wear them is with a high waisted skirt, pant or even under a pair of overalls so (if anything) all you get is an inch or 2 of exposed mid riff.  Not belly button but around the area a couple inches above your belly button.  This gives you that great cutout look without feeling over exposed.  Now for those of you who still feel like crop tops aren’t for you – my favorite way to wear it is layered over another (longer) top or even a dress.  The layered look is incredibly popular and this time of year more than ever! Its during the transitional months between seasons that having items we can wear now and wear later (by layering) are most important!  Crop tops are easy to layer over something as simple as your favorite camisole or over a classic white button front shirt! Crop tops layered on top instantly transforms a simple top into something far more fashion forward and interesting.  Whether boxy or body conscious, slightly cropped or just under the bust, knit or sleeveless there are plenty of options for every style and level of bravery.  Check out some of my favorite crop tops  that you can wear now and you can wear later – however much skin you want to show is up to you (but keep it class ladies)!

Tyler for Intermix 2 in 1 combo top

Tyler for Intermix 2 in 1 combo top $270 (here you have both the crop top and bottom layer in 1 – great example of how you could style the look)

Air by Alice and Olivia top

Air by Alice and Olivia top $165

BCBG generation top

BCBG generation top $68

Free People top

Free People top $48

Alice + Olivia leather top

Alice + Olivia leather top $396

Elizabeth and James cropped sweater

Elizabeth and James cropped sweater $295

Torn by Ronny Kobo top

Torn by Ronny Kobo top $148

Topshop top

Topshop top $56

Helmut Land sweater

Helmut Land sweater $345

 

Theory top

Theory top $215

Free People top

Free People top $198

Joa top - crop tops

Joa top $50

Cushnie et Ochs top

Cushnie et Ochs top $650

Tibi top

Tibi top $298

Soft Joie top

Soft Joie top $88

River Island top

River Island top $27.99

Maje tiered tee

Maje tiered tee $315

ALC cropped sweater

ALC cropped sweater $265

For Love and Lemons top

For Love and Lemons top $180

Topshop top

Topshop top $50

 

 

Something to say?