Cropped Tee’s Summer 08/09

megan | Oct 18, 2008 | Comments 15

I saw something horrible in my latest issue of Cosmopolitan. Not so much horrible, but deathly terryfying, some fashion quack decided to bring the midriff tops back. I remember back to an era of girl power and being convinced I was going to date a backstreet boy my mother pulling down my tube top in disgust of my exposed belly. I think she was onto something. For those who spent winter months working on their abs to achieve a washboard stomach it may be a blessing the midriff tops making a comeback, but to us mere mortals who chose tortelllini over the gym most days are most likely dreading this. Maybe this is designers way of really being able to distinguish true fashionistas (p.s i write this while i munch down rocky road)or may its a little shove in the right direction (maybe that one teaspoon top is sublimely telling me to put down the rocky road) Anyway even if i did have rock hard abs, i think stomach exposing should be left to the beach. Midriff tops bring back bad 90′s memories, and i dont think anyone is ready to relive them yet.

On a positive note, to rock this cute trend without feeling the need to sing a Spice Girls tune, turn those midriffs baring tee’s into a layering effect. Try a cute tight singlet singlet in a bright hue with a contrasting tee. Or if you are one of the lucky washboard girls (kudos for self control) try a midriff top with a long sari or sarong, for a reall bollywood feel this summer. This look only works around beach culture (I live on the Gold Coast) but done right it looks so natural and free.

I had a hard time finding pictures to accompany this article, due to the fresh nature of the trend, and the fact most people are covering their eyes are pretending its not there. This American Apparel tee I found (top of the article) is ultra cute and she looks so chic, but besides the beach, or at the most a picnic on the beach I don’t know where I would wear it. Lindsey Lohan was snapped a few weeks ago in this bold horizontal striped cropped tee. I think she looks great, but she has the money for a personal trainer and probably has never touched a chocolate bar.

The verdict, embrace cropped tee’s how you feel comfortable, because their are more ways then one. Think of them as an accessory, not the main part of your clothing. Or put down the Rocky Road.

I only have 4 weeks left of uni today, argh so excited. That also means i wont be so slack and miss a weeks post again.

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