how to wear a cropped top in your (late) 20s

cropped tops are seemingly everywhere

this spring and summer! i have to admit, as i near the 

end of my 20s, i find myself thinking, 

'can i wear a cropped top without looking 

like a teenager?' the answer is, 'YES!'

cropped tops come in all colors, styles, 

and sizes. while i do not typically wear fitted

cropped tops (bodycon style), i am an avid supporter of 

shorter, somewhat looser-fitting items. this cropped,

floral blouse is the perfect example! while short in length, 

the overall look and fit is much different

than that of a fitted cropped top.

paired with my high-waisted jeans, you can

hardly see my midriff ;)

are you a fan of the cropped top trend?

how do you typically style yours?

^^^ this manicure was one of my favorites

as of late! white gel polish with gold glitter at

the base of my nailbed. i miss it already! ^^^

the nordstrom anniversary sale is prominent

on social media and in the blogging world (i do not

have a nordstrom card, so i have not yet been able

to shop), but can we also talk about the recent zara 'end-of-season' 

sale?! i picked up these fun, distressed jeans for $25 and my 

cropped blouse for $15. zara, i love you!

i usually style cropped or shorter tops

in one of three ways: 1) with high-waisted

denim, 2) with a high-waisted skirt, or 

3) with high-waisted shorts.

any of these options are perfect for spring and

summer. they allow you to enjoy the flirty trend

without feeling immodest and having to worry

about showing too much skin. 

photos by karya schanilec photography

blouse: zara, jeans: zara, flats: steve madden (similar here),

purse: forever 21, rings: forever 21

iphone case: c/o ideal of sweeden (exact here)

i love how casual, yet feminine this outfit

feels. i wore it last week to take outfit photos (as per usual)

and on a coffee date after work. i am eager

to style the blouse with a fitted black skirt and

ankle boots this fall.

xoxo.