<img src="https://insidefashionlive.net/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Cropped-and-chopped-phanafa1wmgur9f9gwxtwxyqrj65oh11plqeglihvk.jpg" title="Cropped-and-chopped" alt="Cropped-and-chopped"> <h3>Working the Trend</h3> <ul> <li>This trend is targeted for the junior market. It’s not just about having killer abs, it’s being at an age where it’s appropriate to flaunt them in public (other than at the beach).</li> <li>However, even younger consumers are not keen to let it all hang out thus clever designers interpret the look to suit the customer. Which means more modest versions.</li> <li>The bestselling cropped top will hit just at the natural waist or a finger’s width above.</li> <li>Looser cuts will flatter more customers (avoids bulges that can occur with more tightly fitted styles.</li> <li>Most consumers will pair these tops with either higher waist bottoms (at the nature waist or above) showing just a flash of skin.</li> <li>Cropped jackets layered over fitted t-shirts are another way that a wider range of consumers can work this look.</li> <li>However, for those are less abashed, look to 50’s style bra tops worn with trousers and ‘60’s inspired cropped tops paired with mini skirts.</li> </ul>