Cropped Tops
Are you sick of your old clothes that have been obsolete for years? Did you know that you can turn them into new additions to your wardrobe? With enough creativity and skills, it is so possible to re-style or re-design your old clothes. You need to learn the different ways on how you can turn an old simple shirt into a sexy and flirty cropped top. Here is the process of making a crop top on your own using your old garment.
First, choose one from your old clothes and lay it out on an even surface. A wide table is a good example of a flat surface. In the event that you do it on your bed, lay the shirt out on a piece of hard cardboard. In this way, you will keep your bed sheets protected from getting torn. Second, create a pattern which will serve as a guide for what your crop top will look like. With the use of a ruler and a non-permanent marker, mark specific parts of the shirt along which you plan to crop it. Third, crop the shirt by cutting along the pattern or marks you have made using a sharp fabric cutter or scissors. Fourth, add some embellishments like glitter, rhinestones and the like. The “cut off” part of the shirt can also be used to enhance the style of your crop top.
The process above is not only for simple shirts but dresses as well. What are the things you need to bear in mind? You should use a non- permanent marker so that in case that you accidentally get the marking on an unwanted portion of your shirt, it can be easily washed off. Avoid seeming “addicted” to glitter and sequins as it can make you cropped top look fashionably distasteful. If you have curve patterns, it is better to use a fabric scissors than a fabric cutter.
You are done making your new top, the next thing you have to learn is how to wear it. First, you need to choose a length. Crop tops come in different lengths and shapes. You need to choose the right one which fits your body type best. If you think your tummy does not look so good, lower top is the right choice for you. It is also ideal for women who are conservative. Remember that the beauty of your top complements the appearance of your belly. The choice of top length you choose should depend on the jeans and footwear you plan to wear it with and the occasion/place you will wear it for.
It should be noted that a cropped top is never appropriate for schooling and working in an office. Different places or occasions in which these tops are good to wear include music festivals, pool, gym and others. If you know how to style the top properly, you can wear it even for a date with your boyfriend or a party with friends. There are a lot of world- famous Hollywood personalities who love wearing these tops like Britney Spears, Rihanna, Lindsay Lohan, etc. You can be like them, look trendy and stylish.
It is good to know that crop tops are not only perfect for tight jeans but also high wasted pants and mini- skirts. For women who have some tummy issues, high wasted pants is the best partner for crop tops. Nowadays, these trendy and stylish tops have become popular among women for they feel comfortable to wear and give them a sexy and stunning look. Keeping all these tips in mind can help you avoid going wrong with cropped tops.