10 Ways to Wear a Crop Top This Summer
An updated guide on how to style the crop top.
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Halter tops, cropped blouses, and itty bitty tube tops are enduring warm weather staples, the type that have been reinvented decade after decade, no matter the current trend focus. As with everything from the late '90s and early 2000s, they've made a grown-up comeback in the form of sophisticated lace details, sexy sheer options and even easy belly-button-brushing tee's this season.
To hand you some fresh 2019 crop top inspiration, look to these 10 outfits pulled directly from the most stylish babes on Instagram.
Pair It With: A Silky Skirt
A cropped t-shirt gets a modern update when paired with a sexy, side-slit silky skirt. Double down on trends by opting for a tie-dye printed or pale yellow version.
Vince's iteration of the slip skirt comes in a sunshine yellow-green that's perfectly fit for summer styling.
Pair It With: Bike Shorts
During warm weather seasons, nothing is as comfortable as a pair of bike shorts, especially when paired with a simple black cropped long-sleeved tee.
If you haven't already yet, make the disco cycling short your casual summer go-to.
Pair It With: Linen Trousers
Going beach side this season? The crop tops of now come in matching sets and blouse variations, ideal for vacations and weekend getaways.
Equipment's workwear trousers can be made into an everyday staple when worn with a cropped blouse.
Pair It With: A Lightweight Blazer
For breezy nights and easy styling, look to a lightweight sports-inspired jacket or blazer. This outfit doubles as a fashion office ensemble and an after work look for drinks with the girls.
With a blazer like this, the options are endless. Use this as a blank canvas for all your seasonal looks, crop tops included.
Pair It With: A Simple Black Pant
A ruffled cropped blouse and some simple fitted black trousers allow you to keep cool in the sun without showing too much stomach.
A versatile closet must-have that you can wear during the week and after summer Friday's.
Pair It With: White Jeans
Halter tops are universally flattering, especially when worn with your favorite white denim and printed heeled sandals.
The right pair of white jeans, especially these raw-hem ones, can be worn with off-the-shoulder blouses, halter tops and simple t-shirts alike.
Pair It With: Plaid Pants
Patterned pants stand out in all the right ways. This season's plaid pants add a cool prep-school flair to every look, allowing them to spice up a simple ruched crop top.
Tibi's brand encompases the effortlessly cool and casual attitude of a New York summer. You'll wear these all season long.
Pair It With: Combat Boots
For the ultimate casual summer day, wear your cropped white tank with a midi skirt and the best edgy summer footwear: a combat boot.
A summer combat boot is both edgy and elevated.
Pair It With: A Mini Skirt
Add some color, print and texture to your summer wardrobe by pairing your tube top with a tweed mini skirt.
Go bright or go back home with this enviable luxury mini skirt, crafted from tweed and lamb leather.
Pair It With: Leopard Denim Jacket
Although summer is quickly approaching, there are still early mornings and late nights that hold some chills. Wear your ribbed crop top with a leopard denim jacket. And, if you're feeling extra bold, a leopard denim set.
Whether your cropped top is black, camel-toned or white, this denim jacket is the perfect finishing piece.
