Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde
Like anyone else who lived out their childhood in the ’90s and ’00s, I have mixed feelings about crop tops. Put in “crop tops ’90s” into Google and you’re presented with a vision of belly buttons, low-rise jeans and even a cheeky hip chain, courtesy of Christina Aguilera (who else?). But hear me when I tell you – there is another way.
Allow me to introduce you to the crop top 2.0: it’s elevated, subtle and really quite grown-up. The secret lies in balancing out the trend’s micro proportions. Try pairing high-waisted tailored trousers with a ribbed crop top to reveal just the merest hint of skin. Or, why not create a beach-ready ensemble with a cropped, oversized T-shirt, statement printed sarong and oversized raffia bag?
Of course, while many of us will prefer to embrace the polished spin on this throwback look, there’s also a route for those who want to go all-in with the archival vibe. And power to you! Make like Jennifer Aniston and pair a cropped tank top with low-slung cargo trousers and a logo shoulder bag – Noughties, but nice (sorry).
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Cropped tank top + high-waisted trousers
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Cropped T-shirt + maxi skirt
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Cropped tank top + cargo trousers
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Cropped top + denim skirt
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This story was originally published on Vogue.co.uk
