How To Wear A Crop Top In Your Twenties: Part One

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Who
doesn’t love a crop top? These are one of my absolute favorite current
trends and it seems like it’s slowly moving from the trend category to a
wardrobe staple. So for today and next week’s style post, we’re featuring a crop top style guide! Today it’s all about how to wear a crop top casually and next week we’ll get into how to take this same basic crop top and dress it up for a special occasion.

Here’s part one: How To Wear A Crop Top In Your Twenties!

So you want to wear your favorite crop top casually, but how? Follow these three steps and you’ll get it right every time! And for even more tips, check out our previous post: 6 Must-Haves For Styling a Crop Top For a 20-Something.

1- High Waisted Bottoms

Pair your crop top with high waisted bottoms! Whether you choose jeans, shorts, or a skirt is totally up to you and your comfort level. By choosing any high rise bottoms, you’re making this crop top look a little more chic and a little less youthful. Less is more when it comes to showing skin!

2- Add Layers

Try adding some summer layers to your look! Some stylish options include a sleeveless longline blazer, moto jacket, or even a loose-fitting cardigan. For my look here, I wore my linen sleeveless oxford top unbuttoned to add a light layer. This will keep your look age appropriate by showing just a little bit of your midriff and you won’t look like you’re going to the club.

3- Fun, Bright Accessories

Everyone loves fun accessories, especially for the spring and summer! This is the time of year to really enjoy playing with color. This step is optional but I think bright pops of color gives this look a daytime vibe, which is what we’re going for here.

THE LOOK

Express Crisscross Zip-Back Crop Top // Gap Sleeveless Textured Oxford Top // Express High-Waisted Jeans // Express Snakeskin-Accent Color Block Crossbody (similar: Pebble Textured Chevron Crossbody) // Merona D’orsay Pointed Toe Pumps (similar: J.Crew Factory D’orsay Pumps) // Kluster ‘Banana Split’ Necklace c/o Kluster Shop // Movado Bold Luxe Chronograph c/o Movado

What are your style tips for wearing a crop top casually? Show me your style! Post your crop top look on Instagram and tag me (@theclosetbychristie) for a chance to be featured.

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