But I have a Rule: "Just Because it's Trending Doesn't Mean it's Pretty"
As a Gal in her 30's hummmm it's just not Becoming to be Strutting Around in a Crop Top... I mean When and Where is that Situationally Appropriate?? Date night? Vacation? To Me it's just Not a Good Investment Piece
However - You Can Create the Look of a Crop Top with the Cut of Your Pieces!
Shape & Cut are Key - The Top should be Boxy and Made with a Stiff Fabric. The Cut should be Straight but Fitted at the Shoulders and Chest.
Pairing: The Bottom Piece Must be Fitted!! - Otherwise you'll have too much Volume and No Shape.
Pencil Skirts & Super Skinny Pants are a Perfect Match. Aim for a Higher Waist Fit
This Top Satisfied my Desire for a Crop Top in a Mature and Classy Way:
It's Constructed with a Light Weight Thin Shell with a Hint of Stretch
(Allowing it to Cling to Your Body Separating from the Boxy Overlay)
and a Stiff Graphic Eyelet Cropped Layer on Top. The Large Circular Holes Give Illusion and Texture.
The Tones are Perfection. The Nude Creates a Flesh Tone Canvass that's Soft against the Lighter Cream Eyelet Lace.
For This Look I Tucked the Shell Layer into my Skirt - Keeping the Eyelet Layer on the Outside
Another Alternative for the Crop Top Look:
Find a Boxy Stiff Top & Hem the Bottom a Little. Not Too Short ... again You want the Look while Maintaining Class & Sophistication.
Test - Raise Your Arms ... If you can't see skin you're good! Higher Waisted Skirts & Pants Compliment Best.
This Skirt Caught my Eye Last Year when it was First Showcased in J Crew's Collection Line. But Since it was a 'Collection' Piece it was Out of my Price Point.
Luckily, it hit J Crew Factory and I Scooped it Up!!! The Whimsical Floral Print and Pastel Tones are Refreshing. I can't wait to Pair it with Carnation Pink, Navy, and Maybe I'll be Daring with a Red!
Pics Obviously Taken Pre New Mane Coiffing/Cut
Top Ann Taylor Skirt J Crew Factory
Get Creative with the Crop Top Trend
XOXO Sarah Louise
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