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Yep, it’s no secret that crop tops are back in a very big way having left the A-List fashion scene quite a while ago and suddenly returned with a bang. There’s barely been a famous face or world-class designer over the course to summer that hasn’t created or rocked a variety of crop tops and crop top-type garments, which came out of nowhere to be the undisputed look of the season.
Of course, as is the case with anything like this there’s a difference between just throwing one on and actually making it look good. According to the experts at Bella Fashion Queen, crop tops have the potential to be uniquely difficult to pull off for some people, though it all comes down to the way they’re complemented and matched with other garments. The fact that they’re supremely affordable and just brilliantly-suited to the warmer weather makes them a welcome addition to the 2015 catalogue, so what kinds of rules should you be following if crop tops are on your own fashion list this summer?
Keep the following tips in mind and you’ll find it hard to go wrong:
1 – Reel In the Heels
When you’re wearing a killer crop top with your midriff on display, it’s important to remember that going OTT with the shoes you wear isn’t necessary. In fact it’s a pretty bad idea to say the least as the very best overall look can be achieved with an understated pair of shoes with heels of a modest height. There’s a very fine line between classy and tacky when it comes to wearing heels with crop tops, so be sure to err on the side of caution.
2 – Keep it Simple
Ah yes, the old K.I.S.S. rule once again applied to a cutting-edge fashion trend. More often than not, one of the best things about a seriously stylish crop top is the way in which you don’t need to do a great deal at all to bring together an outstanding head to toe look. In fact, the simpler you keep your hair and makeup, the more chance you’ll have of avoiding that horrid bracket of looking like you’re trying just a little bit too hard to be stylish. Simple makeup, classic beach waves in your hair and equally simple accessories – you can’t go wrong!
3 – Neutral Tones
If you’re slightly worried about crossing the line into the tacky or looking like some kind of failed 90s popstar wannabe, a good tip is to try crop tops in neutral tones. If, for example, you were to pair a pale pink or light brown circle skirt with a crop top, the result would be one of fabulously flirty fun without putting too much on display. By contrast, if you were to pick the same garments in neon green or with some kind of eye-popping print, you’re looking at a wholly different look that’s way more difficult to pull off.
4 – Go Sporty
If it’s up your street, you could always go the way of Gwen Stefani or Rita Ora and create a head to toe sporty look that’s just perfectly suited to crop tops. Pair a brightly coloured crop top with a pair of sports pants or even a pair of three quarter leggings and you’ll look ready to hit the gym or the town in equal measures. Of course there’s a line to bear in mind which if you cross you really will just look like you’re about to go jogging, so beware of that.
5 – Go Retro
There’s also room for taking things on a slightly more retro journey which in this instance can be achieved by pairing a knee-grazing A-line skirt with a carefully selected and coordinated crop top. This is another look where simplicity is by far the best way to go – pure whites, yellows, blues and pale pinks never failing to create an understated wow-factor.
6 – Go Edgy
Last but not least, perhaps the undisputed queen of the crop top for this year and a few prior is of course Miley Cyrus. Now, it’s not as if most of us would ever be inclined to follow her unique take on on-stage fashion, but when it comes to rocking an edgy look, she knows what to do with a crop top. For that perfect weekend outfit, try pairing a relatively short black crop top with a pair of boyfriend jeans and a black leather jacket. It’s a look that’s pretty much as urban as it gets, though with a dash of elegant sophistication that’s not necessarily associated with crop tops.