13 Crop Tops Outfits For All Sizes, All Styles

For the most practical of reasons, summer calls for less clothing than any other time of year. But the feeling of a breeze along your abdomen on a 95-degree day is far from the only benefit of opting for a crop top the next time you put together a seasonal ensemble. Though perhaps fixed in your memory as a go-to piece for pop stars and off-duty models, crop tops are, in fact, a versatile fashion trend that suit all bodies, tastes, and comfort levels. This includes those who wear bras as shirts and others only willing to put the faintest sliver of skin on display.

To prove it, the below 13 ensembles demonstrate the many different ways there are to style cropped silhouettes to suit your preferences. For instance, more modest dressers may fancy a billowy cropped design that ends right where the top of a pair of high-waist trousers begins, while less-is-more individuals could choose a skimpier bandeau-and-short set. Still undecided? A cropped cardigan gives you customization: fewer fastened buttons means a higher crop, and vice versa. Ahead, explore more ways to keep crop tops in rotation all summer long, always on your own terms.

The Romantic Crop Top

Go ahead and indulge in color, prints, ruffles, puffed shoulders, and all the flirty details you can imagine. We recommend letting this multi-hued top shine by wearing it with classic, cut-off shorts and a structured handbag.

The Adjustable Crop Top

A beach-y, boho look comes together effortlessly with a tiered skirt and gauzy, tie-front top. 

The Baby Tee

Embrace some of that ‘90s model-off-duty style in a baby tee worn with relaxed, lightwash denim, and chunky sneakers. 

The Bra Top

Pair a skimpier, cropped bra top with elongating white trousers. The fabrics and silhouettes evoke a feeling of vacation, even if your plans aren’t taking you too far from home.

The Spaghetti Strap Crop Top

For a modern, slightly unconventional summer look, contrast delicate straps and gold accessories with sleek, leather knee-length shorts.

The Floss-Detail Crop Top

Melding multiple trends in one, this cropped style has tiny, belly-hugging ties that wrap around your frame. Layer over a silky skirt and pair with a quirky pearl necklace for an elegant, unfussy approach to styling.

The Cropped Cardi

Create a subtle or dramatic crop effect simply by buttoning more or fewer buttons on this cardigan. Complete the ‘90s-reminiscent look with a slip skirt and flatform sandals.

The Statement Sleeves Crop Top

For a cropped-yet-covered ensemble, these high-waist trousers and billowy shirt meet right at the middle of your frame. The colors and silhouettes create a dramatic effect, while keeping exposure to a minimum.

The Cropped Set

Coordinating sets always create effortlessly polished ensembles that can be dressed up or down as needed. This cropped-bandeau-and-shorts example is no different.

The Sports Bra

We’d be remiss not to mention the athletic set as one of the most accessible crop-top ensembles (and one you likely already own). To keep it feeling a bit less straight-from-the-gym, layer over a lightweight button-down.

The Asymmetric Crop Top

This brightly hued, one-shoulder crop top is practically begging for a girls’ night out. Contrast the petite shirt with wide-leg trousers (something deceptively comfortable for an adventurous evening out).

The Cozy Crop Top

Midriff-baring tees are ideal for lazy days, too, especially when worn with roomy sweats and a playful bucket hat. 

The Tie-Front Crop Top

Sweet bow details line this cropped shirt, allowing you to adjust to as much or as little skin as you’d like to show. Contrast the daring silhouette with chic tailored shorts and casual, colorful vacation sandals.