Apr 29, 2014

Faux Crop Top

Trending Huge this Spring - The Crop Top 

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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