Inspiration Junky - Styling A Chic Crop Top

The chic crop top is quickly becoming one of my favorite trends. The look is fun and a nice alternative to cutouts. They can be styled a lot of different wants so there is a definite science to pulling it off just the right way so it looks chic and classy. The good news is this trend can work for everyone if you know the rules, and they are pretty simple.

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Whether you pair a crop top with pants, a skirt or shorts make sure they are high-waisted so they will cover up your belly button. The crop top and bottoms should then work together so that only a sliver of skin is showing. The ideal sliver to show is right above your hip bones which tends to be the smallest part of a women's figure (think empire waists). Pulling together a crop top outfit? Try pairing a tight crop top with a flowy skirt and low ankle strapped heel for a chic look in black and whites or juxtaposed colors.

Katrin cropped silk blouse - Elizabeth and James // Leather Crop Top - Tibi (on sale!) // Geo Stone Statement Necklace - Sole Society // JM Bag - Club Monaco // Kandyce Sandal - Badley Mischka (on sale- Nordstrom!) // Midi Skirt in Scuba - ASOS