An Ode to the Crop Top

I got a new crop top today and it got me thinking, honestly, who doesn't love a good crop top? They're perfect for the warm summer months and easy to layer and carry over into the fall. They come in halter, tank, roll-neck, tube, bustier, racer-back and so much more! They can be loose or tight, revealing or covering, light or thick! There's a crop top for everyone!

One of my favorite crop tops I've seen recently on a celebrity is this tropical bustier on Selena Gomez. It leaves just a touch of skin above her skirt, keeping the look classy. The orange skirt and patterned crop top with baby blue color blocking are busy enough so she wears minimal accessories and simple nude heels. Somehow she manages to pull off that pale orange lip too!

What we don't see in the picture above is that the top also has a tie back! This is awesome because it allows the top to fit many different sizes and also adds a cool dimension to the back of the outfit. And maybe it's just me but doesn't it look like there are eyes in the white part of the straps...?

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Try out the tropical trend with this crop top from Free People! This bikini top is also of a similar style to Selena's. It even has a tie back and is perfect for the festival season.


Next, we have Melanie Iglesias in a simple off the shoulder crop top in black. I love a top like this because it is so versatile and can be worn in so many combinations. Here, Melanie pairs it with a cool pair of acid wash jean shorts and tights. Here long hair pairs so well with the off the shoulder top. So cute!

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Here's a similar top in lace from Nasty Gal! Get it for only $38.

Or try these other options:

The Daylight Bodice by *LA Boutique

The Freaky Love Denim Bustier by One Teaspoon

For a casual night out, I love this look! A sparkly crop top with with some sleek black skinnies and adorable heels is so easy but so cute! And OMG I am obsessed with this hair color! Take a peek:

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Get your own beaded crop top here from pink mascara!

Here is a completely different look for a crop top. Shenae Grimes wears a bohemian style crop top that is very sheer with a simple black bralette underneath. I love he length of the sleeve and the high neck. Because the fabric is sheer the high neck isn't too overwhelming or frumpy with the long sleeves. She continues with the bohemian look with a belted maxi skirt. So chic!

For a bohemian style crop top, try the True Harmony Lace Top from Thread Sence!

So there you have it! Four different ways to wear a crop top. Which will you pick? Let me know below!