THE VERSATILE CROP

Having hit the high street at possibly the most unpredictable time of the year-mid winter-crop tops could possibly the trickiest trend to handle. The cold weather doesn't provide any inspiration and nor do our pale untanned complexions. However, don't give up on the crop because here are some ways to wear what we all want. Contrary to belief, you really don't need a toned, washboard tummy to wear the crop and look good. In fact, I think cropped tops look more stylish worn over other garments like strapless tops and dresses. If you do have a tummy like Madonna show it off by wearing a cropped top by itself. Keep it edgy but sophisticated by teaming with something more conservative like a great pair of jeans. If you don't want to bare your tummy to the wintry world, all you need to do is buy the following basic items:

Plain Boobtube dress. £14. Topshop

Plain black and white vest top. 2 for £9. Topshop

Cotton Lycra Tunic. £12. Topshop

Keep these undergarments simple, preferably black or white in order to create a plain base layer against which the cropped top will stand out.

Wear the cropped tops over the tunic and boobtube dresses. This look is great in the evening, particularly when the cropped top is embellished and when teamed with a black or school grey blazer. It is also wearable during the day with a big knitted jumper. Team the vest tops under cropped tops and wear with jeans or high waisted skirts and shorts.

Now for the CROPPED TOPS!

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Jubilee Sequin Embroidered Top. £60

Embroidered Neck Cropped Top. £22

Sequin Swallow Crop Top. £20

Butterfly Ruffle Cropped Tee. £20

Butterfly Sequin Cropped Tee. £22

Scalloped Crop Top.£25

THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE DESIGNS. MANY MORE ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT

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The great thing about cropped tops is they can be worn all year round. In the winter over vest tops and under knitted jumpers and in the summer as a cover up over a bikinis and with denim shorts.

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CROPPED TOPS WOULD MAKE THE PERFECT GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS!

EMMA