Maximalist and minimalist wardrobe alike, a crop top is a great staple clothing piece to have. Sometimes, a crop top is all it takes to dress up a casual outfit. It’s feminine, chic and goes with various silhouettes and occasions. Since having garnered popularity in the 90s, crop tops have continued to stay popular in-demand even today. If you like crop tops and are looking for inspiration, here are 6 ways to wear a crop top for various occasions.
Name an instance where a pair of denims hasn’t come to your rescue. It makes the whole concept of ‘throwing on the first thing’ approach adequately put-together. Therefore, the first level to acing how to wear a crop top is pairing it with jeans. Recreate breakout star, Naila Grrewal’s casual outfit with the Striped Multi-Color Crop Top from Madame, a Gen-Z affordable high street fashion wear brand vouched by B-town Divas, Tara Sutaria and Shanaya Kapoor. Complete the look with a pair of high-rise straight-fit jeans. We recommend Off Duty India’s Not Your Daddy’s Straight Leg Jeans in mid blue. To ride the comfort quotient home, slip into a pair of sneakers.
Get The Look Whether it’s date night or simply a desire to look like a modern Elle Woods from Legally Blonde (2001), there’s no wrong occasion to go all out pink. We love the femme silhouette donned by Bollywood newcomer, Pashmina Roshan with a pencil slit skirt and full-sleeved crop top. The Ribbed Hot Pink Crop Top by Camla Barcelona is the ideal pick from our vast collection. Made with ribbed polyester material, It’s mid-length with pink button closure. If you want to add a bit of sensuality, keep a few buttons undone from the bottom. For the bottomwear, we recommend The Clothing Factory’s O-Ring Midi Skirt with a high slit and drawstring accent. If you want a more flared fit, go for a size up. Finish the look with a pair of heels with embellished straps.
Get The Look Crop tops made a generous appearance on Rachel Green’s wardrobe in Friends (1994), and one of our favourite looks was this academia-style outfit with a short plaid skirt and a high-neck white crop top. Channel your inner Rachel and replicate this outfit with Odette’s White Polyester Solid Crop Top. It’s a stretchy material that fits snugly yet comfortably around the mid-waist. Pair the top with the Emily In Paris Plaid Pleated Woolen Skirt by The Clothing Factory, an ethical and zero-waste fashion wear brand spotted on multiple celebrities like Sonakshi Sinha, Kiara Advani, Tapsee Pannu, and Khushi Kapoor. Complete the look with a pair of knee-high socks and a pair of chunky oxford shoes.
Get The Look Leave it to High School Musical (2006) alumna Vanessa Hudgens to keep serving breezy looks through her love for boho fashion. This flared pant-crop top duo will make for a perfect outfit for college, casual work days, tropical vacations and more. Choose Forever 21’s white Solid Crop Top with over-sized full sleeves that cuff around the wrists. It’s made with soft blended fabric that can be worn all year round. Pair it with the Navy Blue Ethnic Motif Printed Rayon Flared Palazzo pants by Juniper, a successful woman-owned business that specialises in ethnic and fusion wear. Add a bit more style to the outfit with a pair of dangling oxidised earrings and a black sling shoulder bag.
Get The Look While some of us love putting outfits together, others prefer to choose outfits that take minimal effort yet look good. That’s where a pair of straight-fit casual pants and crop top come in. Even actor and producer Anushka Sharma approves of this ensemble for promotional events. Follow her footsteps and recreate this outfit with the Navy Floral Embroidered Sleeveless Crop Top from the Shraddha Kapoor X Indya collaborative collection. It’s a silk, V-neck crop top that has a zipper closure on the side and beautiful floral embroidery work on the bodice. Finish the look of a with a comfortable pair of baby blue pants like the Blue Formal Side Zip Pant by Salt Attire.
Get The Look Festive season, special occasion, and traditional functions are great avenues to channel your love for indo-western fashion. Freshly labelled as a children’s literature author, Alia Bhatt’s outfit above acts as the perfect example of how you can wear a crop top in traditional settings. Plus, it’s super easy to recreate. Nykaa Fashion’s private label, MIXT provides an array of western wear options like the Solid Full Sleeves Twisted Crop Shirt with a twisted accent on the bodice. This cotton collar-neck crop top can also be buttoned-down to make the outfit revealing or if you want to flaunt a heavy, embellished necklace. Pair this with the Beige Floral Print Chanderi Silk Skirt from the Indya X Nikhil Thampi collection.
Get The Look How can I wear a crop top without showing my stomach? If you’re not comfortable with showing skin, you can experiment by wearing a crop top with a fun pair of overalls or over a sleeveless dress which will give the illusion of a high-waist skirt.
How do you look cute in crop tops? The secret to looking cute in crop tops is all about identifying a silhouette you’re most comfortable in. If you want to keep it neutral, pair your crop top with a flare, mid-length A-line skirt. If you’re going for ultimate comfort, pair it with a pair athleisure pants. Accessorising is also another great way to make your crop top ensemble.
Of course. However, choosing the right pair of jeans to match your body type is crucial to make sure you’re comfortable in the outfit. If you have narrow hips and long legs, go for skinny jeans. If you have wider hips or want to accentuate your curves, wear flared or bell-bottom jeans.
Crop top is a staple that every wardrobe must have. From casual days to semi-formal work days, crop tops will work for occasion. Bookmark this article to continue styling your crop top like a pro!
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Madame
Striped Multi-Color Crop Top
Off Duty India
Not Your Daddy’s Straight Leg Jeans-Mid Blue
CAMLA
Barcelona Women Ribbed Hot Pink Crop Top
The Clothing Factory
O-Ring Midi Skirt with Front Slit and Drawstring detail
Odette
White Polyester Solid Crop Top For Women
The Clothing Factory
Emily In Paris Plaid Pleated Woolen Skirt
Forever 21
Solid Crop Top White
Juniper
Navy Blue Ethnic Motif Printed Rayon Flared Women Palazzo with One Pocket
Indya
Shraddha Kapoor For INDYA Women Navy Floral Embroidered Sleeveless Crop Top
SALT Attire
Blue Formal Side Zip Pant
MIXT by Nykaa Fashion
White Solid Full Sleeves Twisted Crop Shirt
Indya
X Nikhil Thampi Beige Floral Print Chanderi Lehenga Skirt