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Like most things, there's a right way and a not-so-right way to wear a crop top. We've seen these midriff-baring tops and tanks cropping up (no pun intended) all over this season, and, while we love the idea of the breezier, heat-defying crop tops, there is the risk of baring too much skin. To walk the line between flirtatious and overexposed, we've got five sweet styling how-tos. From the Read more
Some of you mind overexposure on the runway and some of you don't. I can live with that. But if you start working on those abs now, by Springtime you can honor clothes that are cropped and sliced. I think crop tops can be adorable — when worn with a high waisted skirt or slouchy trousers — but you really have to have a smokin' bod. For those on the fence, a sliced or cut out top or dress is Read more
Fab reader ppfgirl brought chic sophistication to the bright-pants trend by adding animal print and and classic gold accessories. She paired cropped kelly-green pants with a breezy leopard-print blouse before grabbing a structured two-tone tote that coordinated with the neutral shades of her top. Along with cool aviators, she dressed up the look with bold accessories: a long chain necklace, a Read more
This week, our Fab Community stuck to striking neon pieces and bright, mixed prints. From cropped floral pants to polka-dot skinny jeans, our readers proved that bold bottoms work well with both neutrals and patterns. Whether mini or maxi, skirts were full of volume and paired with simple tops in classic shapes. High heels and structured handbags topped off the looks, adding a refined element to Read more
If you're anything like me, back in the day — before exercise seemed like an issue — you rocked cropped tops everywhere. Circa 1994, was there something else worth wearing? In recent years, though, I've generally kept a little fabric between my belly and the world. Until now. Cropped tops are a must wear again. Luckily, Pilates instructor Natalie Ridley of The Sports Club/LA (where the likes Read more
When we first heard that crop tops (and more specifically, bralets) were going to be big for 2012, we had our reservations — it seemed like a look best suited for outdoor music festivals and costume parties — but after seeing the midriff-baring look on the runways at Dolce & Gabbana, Nina Ricci, Prada, and others, we inevitably changed our tune, and are officially smitten with the idea Read more
We loved the retro '50s feel of the crop top when it appeared in Rachel Comey's Spring 2011 runway show, and we've since seen it popping up on celebs. Kelly Rowland chose a yellow lace version, while Zoe Kravitz went for a white top and black skirt at a party in New York. We even did a story on how to wear a crop top. That said, it definitely shows some skin. Is it a trend you'll be wearing this Read more
Summer is a time to kick back and relax, unless you're one of the ladies on the "fierce" end of our Summer movie spectrum. From Cameron to Charlize, we're highlighting the top leading ladies from this year's impressive crop of Summer flicks, from lighthearted to cold-blooded. So whether you'd prefer to laugh along with Mila in Ted or suit up with Scarlett in The Avengers, we've got someone for Read more
Forget traditional Hawaiian-printed muumuus and silly parrot-themed button-up blouses: these tropical print wares are not only covetable — they'll also instantly inject your closet with a Summer-ready feel. While it's no secret we love a great floral pattern, we're currently crushing on a bolder, brighter tropical iteration of the trend. And the best part? You can incorporate the Read more
Another day, another photocall for Freida Pinto at the Cannes Film Festival. Today, she tried out a two-piece Salvatore Ferragamo look, which showed off her midriff in a crop top to promote her new movie Desert Dancer. Freida is here for her work both on screen and off, as an ambassador for L'Oréal Paris. Freida made another daring fashion choice for the opening night of the festival, which you Read more
