My Little Box of Fashion & Beauty: How to Wear It: Crop Tops

We all know one of the new trends for this year is crop tops. But some people, honestly just don't know how to pull them off. Follow these simple rules, and you'll be good to walk out in public :)

1. Choose your length of the shirt wisely. Crop tops can either look cute and fashion forward, or trashy and just wrong. If you're going for a shorter shirt, (above your bellybutton or higher) consider a high waist bottom to show less skin and to compliment the top in general. Longer crop tops (bellow your bellybutton) can be worn many different ways and incorporate many different styles. For example, say you're going for that edgy rocker look. Try a mid-length crop top under a leather jacket, ripped jean shorts, and combat boots. BAM! Instant cool.

2. Not into showing your midriff but still want to try the crop top trend? Layer a tank top underneath! You could wear a light colored crop top paired with a dark undershirt, or switch that around and match a darker crop top with a neon or printed tanktop. The choices are endless..

3. Can't find that perfect crop top that compliments your body? Make your own! I can't tell you how many times I've seen cool shirts that I thought would look cooler if slashed up, so I did! You can find any oversized shirt, take a pair of scissors to them, and experiment for yourself. Not to mention how many countless Youtube tutorials there are on how to do it. Maybe you want to crop that old pajama shirt you couldn't decide it looked good, or it was just too big. Maybe you like your dad's old button down and want to try making THAT into a cute and sophisticated crop top. Be creative, and have fun. This style is definitely fun to incorporate into your wardrobe.