Let's Talk Crop

5.29.2012



Thrifted crop tank (we love all the styles here as well), 
Vintage chiffon skirt and neon accent belt, 
Aldo tote bag (this version is awesome too), 
Alexander Wang sandals (last seen here).

I'm not normally one for bearing my midriff. But lately, inspired by the return of high waisted bottoms and the adorable bustier tops that were designed to complement them, I've been trying to open my mind to crop tops and exposing a bit of belly. 

After Micol's latest shopping spree ( even though she was supposed to be on a shopping hiatus) resulted in her bringing home a few loose crop tops of her own, I decided it was about time I set off to explore the trend myself. I headed to Buffalo Exchange to try and find a cheap and fun cropped shirt that I could use as a tester of sorts, and this was the result. I love finding exactly what I'm looking for!

Paired with a loose, flowing skirt and a vintage belt with a dash of neon, it was the perfect outfit for an East Village rooftop bbq. Minus when the wind kicked up and blew up my skirt. But at least it took the attention off my exposed midriff.

What do you think? To crop, or not?
xL
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46 comments :

  1. this is so cute! I really like the mix of prints in this outfit!
    Tina @ www.tinacious.me

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  2. Love it!

    Thx for stopping by. Wanna follow each other?

    Have a great day,
    Laura

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  3. Love a good crop top - It's the perfect kind of crop with just a whisper of belly showing. And I will never get over how incredible those shoes are!
    x
    www.iloveublank.blogspot.com

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  4. Love this outfit, looks gorgeous!

    http://dawndugong.blogspot.com

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  5. Love how you put together a very classy look. I agree with not showing too much belly, but the higher waist now seen on many bottoms, make it more chic. Love the yellow bag and your pink lipstick. Great look! And LOVE LOVE the shoes!!

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  6. oh my god you are so pretty!!love your outfit is so cool and stylish!i am your new follower would you like to follow me back??
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  7. You look amazing!!
    Love the print combination!!
    I hope you like my blog!

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  8. I really like the mix of prints. You look so pretty!!

    xxx
    - Laura
    http://ucouldbemysomeone.blogspot.com

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  9. Such a beautiful and refreshing look! Love the mix of prints! I can't get over that skirt, I want!!! xxx

    http://aurelieandangelo.com/

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  10. Wow i love your outfit, especially the top is gorgeous! :)

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  11. hey thanks a lot for your comment on my blog, i love your style too and Im gladly following you girls :)

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  12. It's true, crop tops are back. As long as it's classy...minimal midriff baring, higher waist, it works. The look here is definitely fabulous! Love how you worked the look with a high-low crop top...thanks for the idea :) That belt is absolutely gorgeous! Hope you girls had a great holiday weekend. xo

    @Cathy_Showan
    http://cstyledesign.blogspot.com

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  13. Your outfit is gorgeous! Love that skirt. Followed you, follow us back? :)

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  14. I love crop tops, I'm all about them. And it's awesome you found one thrifted, that makes it that much sweeter! And hearing all about your rooftop bbqs is making me jealous, sigh.

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  16. I love the crop top pattern and that skirt is adorable. You look stunning.

    www.pinsneedlesfashion.blogspot.com

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  17. Gorgeous look!! I have to agree, when I hear 'cropped top' my mind immediately goes to these horrible looks from the mid-nineties. I'm talking about these super low rise jeans and thight tops which ended a hand's width over the belly button... you know what I mean?
    But I find that now, I really like these flowy, cropped shirts with high waisted skirts! I looks so chic yet cool!
    xo Andrea

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  18. love the mix of prints! x

    http://highstreetfashionlust.blogspot.com

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  19. Great look! :) You look gorgeous, I couldn't pull off a crop top ^^ <3

    Satu
    Indie by heart

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  21. Great outfit, those heels still are amazing!

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  22. I'm also not a fan of showing off my midriff but I do love pairing crop tops with high waisted pants or skirts. It makes it seem less seductive lol I also loooooveeee that belt!

    http://fashionistanygirl.blogspot.com/

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  23. Love this, and the patterns together are great!

    xo Marie
    http://nyorkeratheart.blogspot.com

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  24. Oh! I love it! I like the combination of the truncated top and skirt. perfectly matched the belt and the bag! amazing post!

    xx
    Diana
    double-ganger.blogspot.com

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  25. Thanks for the birthday wishes! Nice outfit:)

    xx Laura

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  26. Gorgeous!!

    And ugh... those shoes.. LOVE

    xx!

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  27. Love your outfit.....lovely hair too!!

    Rebecca
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  28. Fabulous, Marcy!

    Come see my new post on maxi skirt here:
    http://mrsjackofalltradesdaily.blogspot.com/2012/05/3-in-1-maxi-skirt-part-1.html

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  29. You look stunning! love your shoes

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  30. you look amazing! love this outfit!

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  31. I'm so in love with your blog, my love :). It is always good to find new bloggers. I am now following. I hope you can check out mine: http://theproverbs.net and FOLLOW. Thank you for your time and God Bless!

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  32. I love how the belt and the bag add contrast to the entire outfit.

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  33. Such a cool look! I love it! Wish I could wear a crop top...

    Amy

    fashionandbeautyfinds.blogspot.com

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  34. I am so glad you stopped by my blog because it meant I could find yours – really loving what y'all do! Such great style and photography. I love these patterns together – similar but different.

    Sea and Swank

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  35. Lovely blog dear, thanks for stopping by mine. Just started following you, can't wait to see more.

    xx http://camomeetscouture.blogspot.com/

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  36. great look...I love it...kisses...
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  37. I'm obsessed with the cropped look right now! Great find! Loving that top!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com

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  38. love love it .. u totally rock that crop top !! looking lush x

    http://betty-freestylescraps.blogspot.co.uk/

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  39. Love the pop of colour with this outfit! You have such a great sense of style, I love it :)

    Daniel x
    http://votregarcon.blogspot.co.uk/

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  40. love this particular mix of prints!

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  42. Adorable ♡
    Thanks for the nice Comment ,would you like it to follow each other? :)

    Lovely Greetings!

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  43. Love the top, love the skirt, love the belt... you look awesome.

    Collections

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  44. What a great outfit you put together. Who would have thought these two patterns would mix so well together! Love the splash of color with the bag added in!


    Carly and Stacie

    www.theislandsecret.blogspot.com

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  45. Such a stunning look!

    Arra
    theprincessonthebrink.blogspot.com

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  46. Found you at IFB. Congratulations on being featured as one of the up and coming bloggers. Nice to meet you, Dawn Suitcase Vignettes xo

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