When I saw–what I like to term–the “re-onslaught” of pleated, baggy, Z-Cavaricci-esque pants and pin-rolls, I knew something else was right around the corner. Cropped shirts. They were seen this summer on those who quickly embraced the fad after seeing it hit the runways. Now, they can be seen all over stores–TopShop and H&M to name a few. I’m chuckling to myself as I write this because the first things that come to mind are 90s TLC music videos.
If you are jumping on the cropped bandwagon, why don’t you save yourself some dough and do it yourself (DIY)?
- Buy a cheap tee at a chain store like Old Navy, American Apparel, Uniqlo, H&M, or Forever 21. Or use one that you already own.
- Put it on.
- Mark where you want to crop it (suggestion would be slightly below your natural waist since the bottom will roll up a bit after cutting).
- Take it off, lay it flat, and cut it!
- Lightly tug the bottom of the newly cut shirt width-wise so the bottom rolls up a bit naturally. The natural roll is one of the beauties of knits–so you don’t even have to worry about seeing a rough edge after you cut it.
For the modest, I would suggest wearing the cropped shirt over a longer base layer. You are still rocking the feel of the cropped shirt without actually baring your midriff. But let’s draw the line at women’s fashion. Boys, keep your cropped shirts at home. Thanks.
