I would never have pegged myself as a crop top kind of girl. Ever since the baby tees of the late 90s / early 00s, I’ve been scarred for life. I try not to show any type of midriff for your sake, my sake, everyone’s sake.
Until the past year or so, I was against crops and then styles like this started popping up. How can you say no to a fancy, lady like top / skirt combo that makes your middle look like a belt? It’s a classy crop, my friends. Because I’m the classiest. I mean I just explained a ‘skin belt’ to you. SO CLASS.
(I haven’t slept well in a few days so if this didn’t make sense, you are not alone. Didn’t make sense to me either.)
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this is a lovely faux-dress. crisp, pretty, clean 🙂
ladies in navy
LOVE this outfit! Great color combo and the cropped top with the skirt looks cute. I am still too scared to try it…
I too, love it!! (especially the stripes!) but am right there with you!
As Kendi said above “I try not to show any type of midriff for your
sake, my sake, everyone’s sake”!! 🙂
I have always been anti-crop top myself mainly because I don’t want to scare myself, small children or animals by wearing one. But THIS I would wear! It’s ladylike with just a hint of crop depending on your movements. Love it! And the shoes are perfect!
Baby Tees!!! I haven’t thought about those in AGES! That’s why I love this blog…the nostalgia factor.
This outfit is so cute. I love it on you!
Lisa.
adorable outfit!
http://www.atlantastateofmind.blogspot.com
It’s really great to see you smiling! xo
You look awesome in a crop top! Loving pattern on pattern
adorable!x
http://www.myclayexperience.com/
This might be one of my favorite outfits from your blog ever. And great pictures!
You look so nice in your not a dress
LOVE this! Such a great crop top! So darn sweet. And such a fun striped pattern!
Such a lovely outfit! I really adore your dress. So cute! <3
Linnae from LinnaeDesign
Wow! That looks amazing!
This look is precious. It’s got a classic yet modern vibe. :] // itsCarmen.com ☼
I love these two together…really cute…;)
http://vodkaandarose.blogspot.co.uk
I’m not much of a commenter, but you look GREAT in this outfit, and I love it!! I’m 29 myself and testing the waters on crop tops again, and this is serious encouragement 🙂
Do it!
You’re the cutest/funniest! So glad to find your blog and cant wait to read more!
Chloe – A Latte Lipstick
this is one of my fav outfits of yours! it inspires me to try something similar, i too have been really slow to jump on the crop top bandwagon!
http://www.footnotesandfinds.com
Such a pretty outfit 🙂
http://cocodrizzle.blogspot.com
Such prettiness 🙂
http://www.stylefile.in
Makes sense to me 🙂 Get some sleep, girl!
This is gorgeous! Do you have any tips as to the sizing of the pieces? I am interested in buying, but not sure which size to choose!
I can definitely help! We carried this brand at bloom. So this brand (JOA) runs fairly small. XS is going to be your 0. S – I’d say 2/4. (depends on waist for the skirt). M – 4/6 (again depends on body shape) and L- 8/10 maybe. I’m wearing the L in both the top and skirt, if that helps! It’s also a very full skirt (with crinoline and lining), just so you are expecting that! The top fits nicely and isn’t too tight in the chest. If you are of the smaller chest club, I’d say maybe size down one.
Thank you so much — very helpful!
I wish you had titled the post, “Classy Skin Belt.” lol You look lovely.
I know right? Missed opportunity right there.
This is so pretty!! You look lovely!
xo Andrea
Wonderful and Marvelous
The phrase “skin belt” made me giggle out loud. But it’s a much better way to think about a crop in my opinion… Great hair, by the way!
Could’ve fooled me! Love the slight crop top effect!
Liz @ http://www.shoppingmycloset.com
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this, but I wish it WERE a dress so i could wear it to work. sad face!
I know what you mean. I don’t know if this is modest office appropriate, but maybe date night appropriate 🙂
I am still not ready for the crop top look….too scary to show my mid section. This is crop top done right!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
This is so so pretty! Everything from the ladylike subtle crop top to the mint heels to your new hair color. Beautiful!
Such a beautiful, feminine and cruise like outfit! You look stunning!
http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com
This is perfection. So ladylike and you explained the skin belt to a T. 😉
-Tara
http://threewishesstyle.com/
This outfit looks really great! I wouldn’t be able to pull it off, but it looks very good on you!
Definitely very classy, you killed this look, this is one of my favorite looks so far.
http://princessaudu.blogspot.com
Hahaha! ‘Skin belt’ is my new favorite phrase. Ever. *Rolls on floor laughing…
I totallllly agree! Last year I was calling my friends crazy for wearing them, this yeah I’m addicted! Somehow, someone figured out how to make classy ones! Who knew?
It’s always the trends that our friends think we are crazy for that make it, right? 😉
You’re so cute. And so is this CLASSY ladylike look. Love the colors and the skin belt.
http://www.eyelikefashion.com
You look soo cute! Love this look on you, especially the color.
xoDonna
http://www.soyouagree.com
Gorgeous two piece, it looks super elegant!
X Sara
Same here – I’ve changed my tune! And you are pulling off the skin belt look like nobody’s business.
~Sarah of Sarah’s Real Life
I loooooooove this look! The perfect amount of skin. Lovely!!
And I sincerely hope you get some better sleep SOON 🙂
Thanks dear! On the sleep front, I do too. I’m starting to feel drunk without any alcohol 😉
This is the most beautiful silhouette on you!
Divine, love this and it’s going straight on my Pinterest! x
Love the outfit, the colours, the bag and the accessories. You look beautiful Kendi 🙂
Ila x
http://cleanserblog.blogspot.co.uk/
That looks really lovely. Skin belt sounds like a serial killer’s accessory though.
HAHA. your posts crack me up. i love this!! so gorgeous
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
Love your classy take on the crop top and midi skirt! I will definitely be trying this!
-Alex of http://snippetswithalex.com
Love the separates, so chic!
-xx Tay
http://when-im-older.com
http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/3729106
This is a fantastic look for you!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
you look AMAZING!
http://www.modernsuburbanites.blogspot.com
That is such a wonderful set! 🙂 The pieces would look amazing on their own too 🙂
Really tasteful way to show a little bit of skin 🙂
Away From The Blue
could not love this outfit more!!
from – The Lion’s Den
Lol skin belt. I can definitely sense the lack of sleep. Just kidding. I am still holding strong about not jumping into the crop top wagon, but it has to do more with body issues than dislike for the trend. Your crop top outfit is very classy, you look great.
Much belt, wow.
I love this classy 50s style look. So, kendi, you seem a little bit shopoholic, right? How do you afford all those clothes? Please tell me you don’t put them on a credit card.
Kendi, you never seize to crack me up!! I love this look it’s so put together and even though it is a crop top, classy!
-Jess
http://www.JessicasWonderland.com
Fresh and cute!
Method
Clothe
Baby Tees!!! I haven't thought about those in AGES! That's why I love this blog…the nostalgia factor.
This outfit is so cute. I love it on you!
Lisa.
adorable outfit!
http://www.atlantastateofmind.blogspot.com
It's really great to see you smiling! xo
You look awesome in a crop top! Loving pattern on pattern
adorable!x
http://www.myclayexperience.com/
This might be one of my favorite outfits from your blog ever. And great pictures!
You look so nice in your not a dress
LOVE this! Such a great crop top! So darn sweet. And such a fun striped pattern!
Such a lovely outfit! I really adore your dress. So cute! <3
Linnae from LinnaeDesign
Wow! That looks amazing!
This look is precious. It's got a classic yet modern vibe. :] // itsCarmen.com ☼
I love these two together…really cute…;)
http://vodkaandarose.blogspot.co.uk
I'm not much of a commenter, but you look GREAT in this outfit, and I love it!! I'm 29 myself and testing the waters on crop tops again, and this is serious encouragement 🙂
You're the cutest/funniest! So glad to find your blog and cant wait to read more!
Chloe – A Latte Lipstick
I love this matching set! You look amazing. 🙂 I’m starting to feel more comfortable about a skin belt myself (though I tend to keep it at a skinny skin belt).
xo Kimi
http://www.twentysomethingsimple.wordpress.com
this is one of my fav outfits of yours! it inspires me to try something similar, i too have been really slow to jump on the crop top bandwagon!
http://www.footnotesandfinds.com
Such a pretty outfit 🙂
http://cocodrizzle.blogspot.com
Refreshing matching set! Love your bag and shoes too 🙂
xx,
Lily
pslilyboutique.com
Such prettiness 🙂
http://www.stylefile.in
Makes sense to me 🙂 Get some sleep, girl!
This is gorgeous! Do you have any tips as to the sizing of the pieces? I am interested in buying, but not sure which size to choose!
I wish you had titled the post, "Classy Skin Belt." lol You look lovely.
This is so pretty!! You look lovely!
xo Andrea
Wonderful and Marvelous
The phrase "skin belt" made me giggle out loud. But it's a much better way to think about a crop in my opinion… Great hair, by the way!
Could've fooled me! Love the slight crop top effect!
Liz @ http://www.shoppingmycloset.com
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this, but I wish it WERE a dress so i could wear it to work. sad face!
I am still not ready for the crop top look….too scary to show my mid section. This is crop top done right!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
i love this! I feel like only shop bop has these styles.. when is everyone else going to catch on?
By the way, when are you posting your europe packing list?
This is so so pretty! Everything from the ladylike subtle crop top to the mint heels to your new hair color. Beautiful!
Such a beautiful, feminine and cruise like outfit! You look stunning!
http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com
This is perfection. So ladylike and you explained the skin belt to a T. 😉
-Tara
http://threewishesstyle.com/
Love this look… Really like the sleeve on the crop top, too!
This outfit looks really great! I wouldn't be able to pull it off, but it looks very good on you!
Definitely very classy, you killed this look, this is one of my favorite looks so far.
http://princessaudu.blogspot.com
Hahaha! 'Skin belt' is my new favorite phrase. Ever. *Rolls on floor laughing…
I totallllly agree! Last year I was calling my friends crazy for wearing them, this yeah I'm addicted! Somehow, someone figured out how to make classy ones! Who knew?
You're so cute. And so is this CLASSY ladylike look. Love the colors and the skin belt.
http://www.eyelikefashion.com
love!
That is such a lovely skirt. Love how it flows and fits. Although not a fan of crop tops, you pull this one off perfectly. Love the shoes too and the color.
k at http://www.beautystylegrowth.com
You look soo cute! Love this look on you, especially the color.
xoDonna
http://www.soyouagree.com
Gorgeous two piece, it looks super elegant!
X Sara
Same here – I've changed my tune! And you are pulling off the skin belt look like nobody's business.
~Sarah of Sarah's Real Life
Rocking the crop, I love it! xx
I loooooooove this look! The perfect amount of skin. Lovely!!
And I sincerely hope you get some better sleep SOON 🙂
This is the most beautiful silhouette on you!
Divine, love this and it's going straight on my Pinterest! x
Love the outfit, the colours, the bag and the accessories. You look beautiful Kendi 🙂
Ila x
http://cleanserblog.blogspot.co.uk/
You look so beautiful!!! Seriously everything about this is so classy, feminine, regal, and classic.
Love this! Is the top from Shopbop in UK sizing? I’m wanting to order it along with the skirt from Piperlime but the sizing is much different! (large at piperlime is a 10/12 US but a large on shopbop is an 8 US!) I’ve never ordered from shopbop before. Thanks!!
That looks really lovely. Skin belt sounds like a serial killer's accessory though.
HAHA. your posts crack me up. i love this!! so gorgeous
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
Love your classy take on the crop top and midi skirt! I will definitely be trying this!
-Alex of http://snippetswithalex.com
This looks great on you!!!
Kendi!! FAVE!!!!
Love the separates, so chic!
-xx Tay
http://when-im-older.com
http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/3729106
You look GORGEOUS! A grown up crop top looks more appealing every day.
This is a fantastic look for you!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
you look AMAZING!
http://www.modernsuburbanites.blogspot.com
This purse is lovely! I would never have thought it was from TopShop! It looks like a Tory Burch to me.
— Alex at Cashmere Kangaroo
That is such a wonderful set! 🙂 The pieces would look amazing on their own too 🙂
Really tasteful way to show a little bit of skin 🙂
Away From The Blue
could not love this outfit more!!
from – The Lion's Den
Thanks dear! On the sleep front, I do too. I'm starting to feel drunk without any alcohol 😉
It's always the trends that our friends think we are crazy for that make it, right? 😉
Adorable! I love it paired with the mint heels.
I know what you mean. I don't know if this is modest office appropriate, but maybe date night appropriate 🙂
Lol skin belt. I can definitely sense the lack of sleep. Just kidding. I am still holding strong about not jumping into the crop top wagon, but it has to do more with body issues than dislike for the trend. Your crop top outfit is very classy, you look great.
I know right? Missed opportunity right there.
I can definitely help! We carried this brand at bloom. So this brand (JOA) runs fairly small. XS is going to be your 0. S – I'd say 2/4. (depends on waist for the skirt). M – 4/6 (again depends on body shape) and L- 8/10 maybe. I'm wearing the L in both the top and skirt, if that helps! It's also a very full skirt (with crinoline and lining), just so you are expecting that! The top fits nicely and isn't too tight in the chest. If you are of the smaller chest club, I'd say maybe size down one.
Do it!
Much belt, wow.
rock it girl!!
you look like a nautical beauty from 60 years ago! love it
http://alisialynn.blogspot.com
I love this classy 50s style look. So, kendi, you seem a little bit shopoholic, right? How do you afford all those clothes? Please tell me you don't put them on a credit card.
Kendi, you never seize to crack me up!! I love this look it's so put together and even though it is a crop top, classy!
-Jess
http://www.JessicasWonderland.com
Fresh and cute!
Method
Clothe
I love this matching set! You look amazing. 🙂 I'm starting to feel more comfortable about a skin belt myself (though I tend to keep it at a skinny skin belt).
xo Kimi
http://www.twentysomethingsimple.wordpress.com
Love the ensemble, from head to toe!
Cheresa
http://misshotcouture.blogspot.com/
Refreshing matching set! Love your bag and shoes too 🙂
xx,
Lily
pslilyboutique.com
Thank you so much — very helpful!
i love this! I feel like only shop bop has these styles.. when is everyone else going to catch on?
By the way, when are you posting your europe packing list?
Love this look… Really like the sleeve on the crop top, too!
love!
That is such a lovely skirt. Love how it flows and fits. Although not a fan of crop tops, you pull this one off perfectly. Love the shoes too and the color.
k at http://www.beautystylegrowth.com
Love how this looks like a dress but is totally not!
Rocking the crop, I love it! xx
Ummmmm I need this outfit on my body RIGHT NOW. So cute.
You look so beautiful!!! Seriously everything about this is so classy, feminine, regal, and classic.
Love this! Is the top from Shopbop in UK sizing? I'm wanting to order it along with the skirt from Piperlime but the sizing is much different! (large at piperlime is a 10/12 US but a large on shopbop is an 8 US!) I've never ordered from shopbop before. Thanks!!
This looks great on you!!!
Kendi!! FAVE!!!!
You look GORGEOUS! A grown up crop top looks more appealing every day.
This purse is lovely! I would never have thought it was from TopShop! It looks like a Tory Burch to me.
— Alex at Cashmere Kangaroo
The funniest too!
Adorable! I love it paired with the mint heels.
rock it girl!!
you look like a nautical beauty from 60 years ago! love it
http://alisialynn.blogspot.com
Love the ensemble, from head to toe!
Cheresa
http://misshotcouture.blogspot.com/
Love how this looks like a dress but is totally not!
Ummmmm I need this outfit on my body RIGHT NOW. So cute.
The funniest too!
You look amazing this outfit is lovely!
The Velvet Black // UK Style, Beauty and Lifestyle Blog
Love the matching top and skirt, babe! Have a great weekend:)
http://www.shallwesasa.com
Love the outfit. I actually thought it was a dress. Gorgeous.
Agi:)
vodkainfusedlemonade.com
oh this look is so lovely! This totally made sense… skinny skin belt 🙂 x
http://www.chevronsandeclairs.com/blog
As always, you are hilarious and lookin’ gorgeous. I didn’t even realize this was a crop top/skirt combo until I started reading. Totally thought it was a dress. It is definitely classy. Skin belt and all.
Melanie | UnraveledThreads
This look is great! It’s so much classier than I’ve seen this look done before. I bought the outfit and I’m wearing it to a wedding next weekend!!! Thanks for the idea! You’re great!
Very pretty! I love the shape of the skirt.
Style by Joules
Kendi, do you know how hard it is to get someone to laugh out loud (actually laugh out loud, not LOL) while reading a blog? Skin belt. You kill me.
You look amazing this outfit is lovely!
The Velvet Black // UK Style, Beauty and Lifestyle Blog
Love the matching top and skirt, babe! Have a great weekend:)
http://www.shallwesasa.com
Love the outfit. I actually thought it was a dress. Gorgeous.
Agi:)
vodkainfusedlemonade.com
oh this look is so lovely! This totally made sense… skinny skin belt 🙂 x
http://www.chevronsandeclairs.com/blog
As always, you are hilarious and lookin' gorgeous. I didn't even realize this was a crop top/skirt combo until I started reading. Totally thought it was a dress. It is definitely classy. Skin belt and all.
Melanie | UnraveledThreads
What a darling outfit! I’m not a fan of crop tops, but this really works! Happy Summer!
This look is great! It's so much classier than I've seen this look done before. I bought the outfit and I'm wearing it to a wedding next weekend!!! Thanks for the idea! You're great!
Very pretty! I love the shape of the skirt.
Style by Joules
Kendi, do you know how hard it is to get someone to laugh out loud (actually laugh out loud, not LOL) while reading a blog? Skin belt. You kill me.
What a darling outfit! I'm not a fan of crop tops, but this really works! Happy Summer!
adorable! and i love the pockets!!
xo, Liz
http://oyouclassy.com
http://oyouclassy.com
adorable! and i love the pockets!!
xo, Liz
http://oyouclassy.com
http://oyouclassy.com
Love the outfit! I’ve always been scared of crop tops, but this one looks adorable!
xx,
E.
http://www.theslowpace.com
Love the outfit! I've always been scared of crop tops, but this one looks adorable!
xx,
E.
http://www.theslowpace.com
So super adorable! This is the only way I’d wear a crop top too.
Kristina does the Internets
So super adorable! This is the only way I'd wear a crop top too.
Kristina does the Internets
you really do just wear it perfectly
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you really do just wear it perfectly
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I love it!! I purchased both pieces, the skirt was quite a bit less at shopakira.com
I love it!! I purchased both pieces, the skirt was quite a bit less at shopakira.com
I love anything that reminds me of the 1950s style dresses
I love anything that reminds me of the 1950s style dresses
ADORABLE!
ADORABLE!
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