Yay or Nay?: Crop Top (page 4)

Yay or Nay?: Crop Top

Posted by Alexandra C. | Monday August 29, 2011

This Yay or Nay- we’re debating a highly controversial trend: The Crop Top. I studied fashion in college and this subject was pretty much a minefield any time it was brought up. On the one hand, we have designers like Alexander Wang who showed the trend on the runway. We also have the celeb followers of the crop top, and these are heavy weights like Rihanna and Diane Kruger. On the other hand, we have the naysayers- those who think it comes off slightly tarty, immature or just plain passé (hello- Clueless in the 90’s!)

(from left) Diane Kruger Crop Top (image via:stylelist.com)
Rachel Bilson Crop Top (image via posh24.com)
Rihanna Crop Top (image via thisnext.com)

I myself own a long sleeve cropped sweater which only shows my stomach if I lift my arms up. I have worn it once or twice with high waisted skirts. I feel like this is the trick to wearing a crop top- balance it out with a high waisted bottom or long skirts. Check out the three crop top options below- would you be brave enough to bare it all in one of these? Or maybe you already own one?

(from left) UNIF Almost Smiley Crop Tee (US$48.00), Wildfox Neon Heartbeat Crop Top (C$63.37), NastyGal Fuchsia Silk Crop Top (US$38.00)

Is this a YAY or NAY? Leave us a comment by September 5th and we will randomly choose one commenter to receive a prize!

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71 Comments

	on August 30, 2011 tinatchick 648 said: Nay! This is a look that should've been left in the 90's.
	on August 30, 2011 megroo 451 said: I like it. As long as its not too cropped. A little bit of belly never hurt anyone.
	on August 30, 2011 nanakim4 159 said: I Say Nay, I don't think it is a good look no matter who you are.
	on August 29, 2011 KeneshaN 487 said: I say it's a Yay!! As long if you know how to wear it right and for the right occasion. Crop top and skinny jeans for just a day out or even a crop top and shorts for the beach.
	on August 29, 2011 kherbrand 165 said: Absolutely Nay!
	on August 29, 2011 Loyalt 3,381 said: Nay its not a good look no matter who wears it.
	on August 29, 2011 takanikki 2,265 said: Nay. Not something I'd wear in public. Maybe for my jammies. :)
	on August 29, 2011 jessica_rose_2003 165 said: nooooo!!!!! I think this is one of those trends that messes with body issues, if your not in great shape this shirt does not work. I love a trend that works for everyone!
	on August 29, 2011 Cathi 421 said: I say "nay". This look rarely looks fabulous on anyone and mostly makes an outfit look trashy and skanky.
	on August 29, 2011 collifornia 784 said: i say YAY if you have the tummy for it.