Fear not, darlings! There is no need to bare your midriff (unless, that is, you are going to the beach)! Take these looks as suggestions on how to layer, and consider (a) a crop top over a basic white tank; (b) a cropped jacket with a summer dress; or (c) a mini waistcoat as a layering piece.First photo, Italian GQ, September 2008. Runway images via style.com except where otherwise credited.
ADAM
Antonio Berardi – note the micro-jacket!
Chanel
Chloé
Cushnie et Ochs; this and next via nymag.com
Elise Overland
Elise Overland Resort
Emporio Armani; this and next via nymag.com
Guy Laroche
Giambattista Valli
Jean Paul Gaultier
Leonard, via nymag.com
Marc Jacobs Resort ~ CC adores this little tweed jacket!
Michael Kors Resort
Stella McCartney
Roland Mouret
VEDA leather lace-up back jacket, at intermixonline.com.
Muubaa cropped leather bomber jacket at asos.com.
Moschino silk cropped jacket; this and next at net-a-porter.com
Calvin Klein cropped tuxedo jacket – an instant classic!
KAIN Label crop top, at shopbop.com.
Rojas Gemssi tank top, at chickdowntown.com.
Fringed racer back top; this and next at asos.com.
Minimarket tweed short waistcoat.
Only Hearts cropped vest, at shopbop.com.
McQ cropped vest, at chickdowntown.com.And remember: keep those belly buttons under wraps, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
Helena Christensen!!
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xxZ
I could definitely do a cropped jacket. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, love christensen :))
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Am adoring the cropped tweed MJ jacket too xx
ReplyDeleteI like the looks from ADAM and Chanel!
ReplyDeleteAh! I'm a huge fan of cropped jackets, so many gorgeous examples here! Helena looks amazing in the 1st photo! :)
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love cropped jackets and tops, helena looks gorgeous there!
ReplyDeleteHelllo, CC. Love this post to bits!
ReplyDeleteJ'adore also that wonderful tweed jacket from Marc Jacobs' resport collection and the beatiful outfits at Chanel and Michael Kors Resort.
Clearly a showing of how to do cropping well!
Have a lovely week my dear :)
Heya CC! I love the new way you've put the descriptions - makes it much easier to tell what's what.
ReplyDeleteCrops are fantastic, and I hadn't had the guts to wear one yet, but I think with the inspiration you've provided I'll be able to wear one without being too indecent! xx Leia
I love Chanel of course! YAY!
ReplyDeleteHave a great Sunday, honey!
XoXo
I've been loving cropped jackets since I got a little ruffled bolero last year. Cropped shirts -- no, not for me.
ReplyDeleteI just bought a cute D&G crop top that's blue and white gingham, very carrie a la sex and the city
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, I really love that bright red outfit.
ReplyDeleteA great post for inspiration, darling.
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I really like the red jacket and black/navy blue shorts outfit. :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw "crop" my mind went back to my Britney days from the late nineties. Nice to see these ones you posted are MUCH better. LOL.
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I especially love the cropped jackets.
LOVE this post! So many wonderful choices. I think the Muubaa Cropped Leather Bomber Jacket is my favorite. But the Emporio Armani, Marc Jacobs Resort, and Chanel are amazing as well. I think you've just convinced me to run out and buy a cropped jacket! :)
ReplyDeleteElise Overland Resort jacket is the most beautiful! Muubaa, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors Resort, and Chanel are so fantastic! Thank you for added AF to your list!
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I am loving the little black jacket in all of these! The second picture, top row is my favorite for some reason! I love the fancy sequin dress with simple and clean jacket! Happy Sunday :)
ReplyDeleteI have crop sweaters and a few that I have worn as a top....in the past... ;) For now I'll just keep on layering.
ReplyDeletethats short and cute!!.. i loved the black ones.. umm.. they are HOT too!
ReplyDeletethis is like an array of the clothes in my woman's closet
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteI'm such a fan of cropped jackets and vests... and the leather bomber jacket is gorgeous.
Wishing you a lovely Sunday dear CC!
♥xxoxo
The cropped leather bomber is too die for!!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what interesting layering! I love the all black Chanel, the hem detail looks so amazing. And yum, love those pretty E&A dresses, the black jackets give such a wonderful contrast. Oooh and the Marc Jacobs resort look was so colourful, I am in love with that blazer! Hope you're having a lovely weekend :)
ReplyDeletethank goodness. I was beginning to worry! :) happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteCC you are right, the MJ crop jacket is darling. I like crop jackets b/c I am petite and I look taller but it's a wonderful piece for layering. : )
ReplyDeletei love cropped cardigans and jackets!
ReplyDeletebut i hadn't thought of layering a cropped top over a tank top...
i'll need to be trying that...SOON!
i couldn't pay attention to anything after helena christensen. her body is insane.
ReplyDeletei like vest look.....
ReplyDeleteAmazing post,
ReplyDeleteI really like the cropped jacket.
x Laura
http://stylecoaching.blogspot.com
I love the fringe racerback...off to ASOS I go!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for the compliment about my pic love! :)
Happy Sunday CC! XO
how refreshing is this post. love croped jackets and that michael kors resort look is wonderful i love layering crop lengths to create interesting layered proportions.
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marian
Love the cropped style, very cool.
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with the McQ cropped vest!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for your compliment. I love my boots too hihi =)
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SQ
I must admit that the cropped vest Helena is wearing can be very frightening if one hasn't visited the gym! ;)
ReplyDeleteHowever, the Michael Kors and Chloe are my favorite looks.
Great post!
love the short jacket look....feminine fashion is defined with them. Longer the arms on the wearer the better. e.g. the leather (brown)jacket above is perfect!
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HG
Oh, fantastic cropped inspiration! HOpe you are having a lovely Sunday. xx b
ReplyDeleteLove these pieces--what a fun mix of structured and hippie-wear! I adore the Chanel.
ReplyDeleteI def think cropped jackets are flattering ..however, I'm beyond "crop tops" at this age ...but I did get my fill of them in two different decades lol!
ReplyDeletethe cropped look doesn't quite work for my long torso but i love those armanis that are on the longer side.
ReplyDelete(thanks for doing the survey, it's for a contest i was shortlisted in and i really appreciate it :)
I really love the Antonio Berardi, ADAM, and Chanel. The Antonio Beradi micro jacket is so amazing. I love how the dress and jacket match so amazing. Lovely post as usual.
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The Kain cropped top outfit is definately someting to try out!!
ReplyDeleteAnd a cropped jacket is always a great way to spice things up!
Wow, so retro, yet novel... cool looks!
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love this post! I love cropped garments for layering pieces. Hey, I gave you an award on my blog ... come by to check it out!
ReplyDeleteI love that cover. Helena is amazing. Hope you had a good weekend. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI don't own any midriffs, but I do own a cropped jacket and a waistcoat. I love pairing them up with my summer dresses.
ReplyDeletelove the white top with the tan skirt!
ReplyDeletegreat way to think about crops without baring your belly button! i love crop jackets, always a cute way to spice up an outfit.
ReplyDeleteI love the fringed crop top and waistcoats -I think your blog is really quirky and chic - I'd really appreciate if you would check out my blog and become a follower on it! -http://cocobutterlipbalmx.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteIt's always hard to find something good to go under a crop. These are all gorgeous. x
ReplyDeleteCrop is bold and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove Elise Overland.
I love cropped jackets and tops!!!!!! are so cool <3<3<3
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Beautiful outfits x
ReplyDeleteWauw, you've got a really nice blog! I can look around here for hours! Nice nice nice
ReplyDeletelove the VEDA jacket.. it would fit perfectly to my summer wardrobe!
ReplyDeletealways appreciate the florals done by Leonard...surprised to see the animal print in the collection!
ReplyDeleteFab NEW week darling CC!! ~XO*
Thank you! I saw the cropped look was getting so much attention I started fearing for my abs (of mush). I love the cropped jacket look...especially that fur bolero number!
ReplyDeleteHelena rocks. I was looking for a crop top this weekend...just couldn't find the perfect one. Maybe it's better to make one yourself??
ReplyDeleteLove Jojo xx
http://josclothes.blogspot.com/
Thank god we don't have to wear cropped tops alone! Extremely difficult to pull off. Always love your wide selection of images.
ReplyDeleteI am so not impressed with this look and I hope that the trend is over soon. One season of this will be enough.
ReplyDeleteI HOPE THE CROP TOPS SHOWING BARE SKIN BELOW DON'T TURN INTO TOO MUCH OF A TREND, I REALLY DON'T LIKE THEM, I DONT THINK THEY LOOK FLATTERING.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry darling, I've skipped more than ten posts ! I'm in exam revisions and I don't even have the time to visit your blog properly... I'm really sorry ! But your posts are always magnificent... I've cropped a tutu lately, it turned out just perfect !
ReplyDeleteAnd have a good week ;D
those are very nasty outfits!
ReplyDeleteNice pics, but not a fan of the crop style. Maybe putting a tank underneath would help though. I did like the cropped white shirt with the pencil skirt...however, one would have to be quite skinny to pull it off!
ReplyDeletefab ideas on how to make cropped pieces wearable!
ReplyDeletegood suggestions for making this look more wearable.
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www.tardeotemprano.net
Yes! I totally dig the cropped looks here. Interesting idea to crop a vest, I like it!f
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