10 Ways To Style Crop Tops For A Polished And Chic Look

No longer a teen fashion trend, anyone can rock a crop top even if you don't think you can. Here's what you can do

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Every girl should have a crop top. Why? Because they’re damncomfy. Whether it’s a sexy bralette or a button-down blouse, cropped pieces are perfect for Singapore’s unforgiving weather. Ahead, we show you how you can bare your torso in style. You’re welcome.

Denim Overload

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Denim-on-denim is a classic combination that gets an instant dose of sexiness when paired with a crop top. Stars like Gigi and Bella Hadid are known for wearing this exact outfitMaia Cropped Ribbed-Knit Tank, $660, Altuzarra at Net-a-Porter, so don’t be afraid to channel your inner model the next time you leave the house.

Maia Cropped Ribbed-Knit Tank, $660, Altuzarra at Net-a-Porter

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Print Mixing

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In your 20s and 30s, basic crop tops might not speak to your soul as much as ones with prints and ruffles do. Such details take your shirt game to the next level. (That level: sophistication.) Take a cue from style influencer Caroline Daur and rock contrasting top and bottom prints.

Polka Dot Elasticated Top, S$413, Bambah from Farfetch

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Get Sporty

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Don’t let busy prints and bright colors overwhelm your frame. Break up the look by revealing a hint of skin via a black cropped tee. This is also the perfect scenario in which to show off those toned abs, courtesy of SoulCycle.

Cropped Cotton-Jersey T-Shirt, $560, Saint Laurent at Net-a-Porter

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Everyday Casual

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If you’re feeling a little conscious of baring your torso, consider wearing it with a pair of high-waisted trousers.

Ribbed T-Shirt, $11.90, Zara

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Street-Style Star

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An easy way to wear a crop top without feeling risqué is to layer it over another shirt. Consider this the genius work-around for wearing cropped anything in the office.

Eda Cashmere Bralette, US$450 (S$600), Khaite from Moda Operandi

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Rooftop-Party Ready

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Crop tops and maxi skirts go together like peanut butter and jelly. The combination gives the illusion of a longer torso, since the skirt sits high on the hips. And if you want to take this daytime look up a notch, simply add heels.

Cropped Top, S$19.95, H&M

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Model Off-Duty

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Good news: You don’t have to donate your childhood favorites—denim overalls, ofc—to Goodwill once you hit 25. The key to nailing this look as an adult is to find pieces that fit and flatter your figure.

Satin Crop Top, $49.90, Zara

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Embrace The Brights

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Go bold or go home. Try a cropped top in a bright hue. To take things up a notch, pair it with another striking coloured bottom.

Cropped French Cotton-Terry Top, $149, Alice + Olivia at The Outlet

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Out Of Office

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You can repurpose your work blouse for the weekend. Simply pair it with a midi skirt, a pair of flatforms (or platforms) and a tiny crossbody bag. Add statement accessories to elevate your look.

Poplin Shirt, $1,360, Miu Miu

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Go Matchy-Matchy

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If a full suit is too severe for your liking, consider breaking up the look by showing off some skin underneath with a cropped top. Just look at YouTuber Chriselle Lim.

Knitted Crop Top, $39.90, Mango

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TEXT: Harper's Bazaar

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