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The crop top trend may not be liked by everyone, but it’s the latest fashion. The trend of exposing a portion of midriff has come a long way since 80s, when women cut sweatshirts in half to get the hippy look – but the crop-top revival has been waiting in the wings since last few years. Therefore, designers brought it back into fashion by making this a part of prêt and couture.

If you are worried that your not so flat tummy will be exposed with cropped top, then here's a piece of good news for you. Crop tops do not show your tummy, but instead the portion where your ribs end. It is the part of your body that doesn’t get fat. Apparently, flashing higher-midriff zone is a good way to give a hint of toned stomach without revealing much at all.

Generally, fashionistas are inclined to pair a crop top with a high-waist skirt for a more ladylike approach to the trend or cropped T-shirts worn with pencil skirts, else a top cropped just below the breasts, worn with a low-slung skirt.

Interestingly, in terms of colours and prints, this fashion has evolved in all these years. Play with prints including stripes and florals, as well as styles, like a cropped double-breasted jacket and a cropped blue button shirt with French cuffs. Keep the colour palette of your outfit subdued if you are wearing a circle skirt and crop top combo. Also try wearing a voluminous white tuxedo shirt in a cropped style.  For those looking to expose less skin go for slightly
longer versions.

To get a perfect look with crop top, experiment with makeup and hair style also. Put your hair in waves or try your hand at a smoky eye. You can also opt for a loud makeup as carried by singer Miley Cyrus these days.  She was recently spotted wearing a baggy blue denim pant with black leather crop top. For that cool and funky look she used dark-coloured lipstick and bold
eye makeup.