The fashion of the 90s has not stopped making trends! And among the must-haves, the Crop-top! Formerly reserved for the less self-conscious, it has evolved to become much more chic and elegant. Moreover, this is a short top that’s no longer worn above the navel so as to adapt to all styles and all morphologies. So how to wear it every day? Let's take a closer look !
Synonymous with women's liberation, the Crop-top appeared in the 1960s. At the time, celebrities wore it as a shirt tied above the navel for a casual look. But it's really in the 90s that it became a worldwide success ! Why? The whole girl power trend championed by the Spice Girls, Britney Spears and Destiny's Child. At the time, it was worn very short with low-rise jeans and a belly button piercing. Fortunately, today it has been reinvented to suit all styles and body types. In fact, the ultimate in chic is to wear the Crop-top with high-waisted trousers without necessarily showing your abs !
Self-conscious about your hips? Not necessarily comfortable revealing your belly button to everyone? Don't panic, the Crop-top is not what it used to be! On the contrary, now it's best worn with high-waisted trousers to show off your bellybutton while staying cool. In fact, it's not just a top because it can also be worn as a jumper, a blouse, a t-shirt or a sweatshirt. This allows you to vary the styles to stay comfortable in yours! For the shy ones, you can easily opt for a pair of mom jeans that never go below the belly button. And for those who want to push the limits without becoming vulgar, you'll need to master the art of layering !
In fact, it's the essential mid-season trick. If you want to stay on trend with a Crop-top in autumn or spring, you can easily go for the pullover by adding a layer of clothing on top to keep you warm. Another option is to choose a knitted Crop-top with high-waisted jeans and cute ankle boots. What about summer? It's the perfect season! With jean shorts, a midi skirt or a mini skirt... There's something for every style and every mood. The best combo? A mid-length skirt, the perfect style to show a bit of skin and remain sexy without necessarily showing everything !
The good news is that the Crop-top is suitable for all women! You just have to find the right slant, whether it's oversized, layered, printed or more... The lucky ones are certainly the X-shaped figures who will have no trouble wearing all styles. With a low-cut, wrap-around or asymmetrical version, as long as it stays above the navel, you'll avoid a fashion faux pas! For the A-frame, you'll have to opt for a Crop-top to balance out the upper body. For this, you can opt for prints or ruffles that will add a little volume.
For a V-shaped body, it's exactly the opposite! In this case, choose a plain colour with a short or long-sleeved Crop-top. As H-shaped morphologies tend to be slightly androgynous, you should try to accentuate the waist to feminise the silhouette. For this, turn to the triangle Crop-top or one with laces that will break the straightness of your shoulders. As for the fuller figures? A short-sleeved Crop-top will do the trick! Worn with flowing trousers, you'll balance your figure for a chic and contemporary look !
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