As the fashion world bid farewell to summer and stowed away their midriff-baring tops in anticipation of the cold weather, a minority of fashion bloggers decided to put their foot down – by hook or by crook, the crop tops will make it through winter. And by Jove, do these young ladies know how to make a rebellious statement.
Below are five amusing ladies who refused to take no crop tops in winter for an answer, handpicked to give you a fresh perspective on dressing up for below zero temperature.
Just be careful not to catch a cold, ladies.
1. Ana Flashes Washboard Abs
Ana of Blacksmith has her camel Burberry-esque winter wardrobe down pat, except she insisted on having some washboard abs to be shown.
And why not? We love the fresh youthful take on an otherwise quite grown up look (beanie is a plus, too). Pretty invigorating.
Ana flashes washboard abs in a camel Burberry-esque winter outfit
Get the look: Zara Coat with Large Lapel, $79.99 / River Island Dark Red Rib Long Sleeve Crop Top, $20 / CJ by Cookie JohnsonGlory Slim Boyfriend Jeans, $158
2. Eugénie in Fringed Knit Over a Crop Top
Reluctant to leave your boho chic look behind for the winter? Fret no more.
Like Eugénie of Feral Creature, throw an oversized fringed knit over a crop top, slip into a pair of distressed boyfriend jeans and some sleek looking boots, and you’re well on your way to a boho-chic winter.
Eugénie wearing an oversized fringed knit over a crop top
Get the look: Forever 21 Out West Fringed Cardigan, $24.80 / Dorothy Perkins Black Cropped Top, £20.00 / Sinclair Brooks Dangerous Wash Boyfriend Jeans, $220
3. Juule in Pleated Skirt and Crop Top Shirt
The pleated-skirt-and-crop-top shirt is SO last spring. Or not. Juule Kay demonstrates how to turn a spring ensemble into a winter-friendly one by throwing on a thick leather jacket and some heavy duty boots.
Juule shows how to turn a spring ensemble into a winter-friendly one
Get the look: Black Lapel Long Sleeve Zipper Leather Jacket, $56.72 / Motel Mary Long Sleeve Crop in Sun Moon Stars Print, £25.00 / Zalando Pleated Skirt in White, £34
4. Kavita in Cropped Winter Ensemble
Channel your inner biker chic by emphasizing leather in your cropped winter ensemble. Like Kavita of She Wears Fashion, inject some chicness into your look by slipping into a pair of harem pants and some strappy heels.
Kavita wearing harem pants with strappy sandals
Get the look: Stradivarius Jacket with Overstitching Detail, € 45.95 / Motel Fonda Halter Crop Top, $38.00 / Forever 21 Basic Cropped Harem Pants, $13.80
5. Silvia of Sissy á la Mode
Feeling ‘Almost Famous’? Like Silvia of Sissy á la Mode, ride that 70’s groupie vibe all the way into the holidays by wearing a cropped knit top with a large wool cardigan. Choose a pair of jeans with leather panels for an updated look.
Silvia wearing a cropped knit top with a large wool cardigan