What to Wear with Crop Tops in Summer

The midriff is out again this season and that distinct 90′s feeling is in the air. Showing a little skin is both feminine and sexy.

Crop tops can be a bit intimidating to some ladies because of the exposure of the mid section. This type of top makes you want to run to the gym and get on the elliptical.  Don’t worry, your midriff will barely be showing. The upper part of your rib is the focal point when you wear thing outfit.

The High Waist Trousers

When you pair this look with some high waist trousers, you transform it into a vintage classic. When you use a higher waist with these types of cropped tops, you get a more fashion forward look that softly touches on the 80′s and 90′s without looking dated.  It’s both flattering and charming.

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Long sheer, or cotton, shirts

You can wear your favorite crop top in a layered style. This is a more bohemian look.  Dress it up with heels or dress it down with flats.  Take a longer shirt in a solid color and use a crop top that has more of a pattern like Sister Jane. The process of layering allows you to experiment with texture and contrast.  It’s a great way to recreate different outfits using the same top base.

What to Wear with Crop Tops in Summer

The midriff is out again this season and that distinct 90′s feeling is in the air. Showing a little skin is both feminine and sexy.

Crop tops can be a bit intimidating to some ladies because of the exposure of the mid section. This type of top makes you want to run to the gym and get on the elliptical.  Don’t worry, your midriff will barely be showing. The upper part of your rib is the focal point when you wear thing outfit.

The High Waist Trousers

When you pair this look with some high waist trousers, you transform it into a vintage classic. When you use a higher waist with these types of cropped tops, you get a more fashion forward look that softly touches on the 80′s and 90′s without looking dated.  It’s both flattering and charming.

Photo credit: Style.com & Getty

Long sheer, or cotton, shirts

You can wear your favorite crop top in a layered style. This is a more bohemian look.  Dress it up with heels or dress it down with flats.  Take a longer shirt in a solid color and use a crop top that has more of a pattern like Sister Jane. The process of layering allows you to experiment with texture and contrast.  It’s a great way to recreate different outfits using the same top base.

Maxi Skirts

The crop top look is a more toned version of the midriff-bearing trend that was catching fire in the new millennium. You get a more timeless, mature, look with minimal skin showing. This aura of sophistication can even be paired with skirts. Think maxi skirts and miniskirts.

The maxi dress gives you that ladylike style with a bit of an edge. To enhance this look you can throw on some accessories or wear a belt across the skirt.

Your skirt can be high waist or low rise. With a higher waist you adjust and alter the skirt to fit your degree of comfort.

Floral Pants

Floral pants offer a great canvas to put more solid crop tops on top. Imagine a solid blue top with coral floral notes.  Pair this look off with some wedge heels for a classy style.  The charm of the floral mingles with the solid colors to create both contrast and texture.  You have a foundation to experiment with in terms of the floral patterns you choose.

Shorts

It’s not summertime until you see someone wearing some shorts!  Since shorts are already short, you probably don’t want to feel over exposed and self-conscious wearing a top that bears your midriff.  Fear not.  Look for tops that come up slightly in the front and hang away from your body. This allows you to control the amount of skin you are showing around your midriff area. Pair the shorts with some gladiator sandals and you’re perfectly ready for a road trip or a summer barbeque.