It's time to get used to it, the midriff is here to stay. For the summer, at least. But don't be scared. Because a) this is a trend that's got youth on it's side; and b) crops don't have to be skimpy and sexy. They can even work for work.
Here are four looks we're liking
Try Béyonce on the top half...
...with some oversized casual denim on the bottom. Even a belly chain can be balanced out by some loose-fit vintage jeans. Plus, a cropped leather tee works multiple ways and can be worn with both pencil skirts and baggy jeans alike.
Leather Trapeze Tee, £413 Heohwan, Vintage Levi's 501s, £25 Rokit, Body Chain and Collar, £65 Cornelia Webb
Or, why not opt for a crop bustier over a tee?
This turqouise leather bustier screams 'vintage', but you can stop yourself from looking like a cliché by wearing a basic marl T-shirt underneath. Add a tangle of chains if you want to rock it up a bit.
2nd Jaspe Grey Tee, £70 2nd Day , Turquoise Leather Corset, £30 Rokit, Multi Chain and Pearl Necklace, stylist's own, Spot Skirt, £10 on sale Cooperative at Urban Outfitters
Crops can work for work, too...
A sleeveless black 'v' crop is an easy trick to jazz up your work wardrobe when put together with a silky Cara-style evening blouse. A white shirt and some striped trousers might be a bit 'meh' on their own, but a crop top layered over it creates a whole new, ultra-modern silhouette.
Cream Silk Shirt, £130 Filippa K, Black Waffle Crop Top, £18 Monki, Striped High-Waist Pleated Pants, £68 American Apparel, 9 Pack Rings, £5.99 H&M
Or summon some sass and do a bra as a crop top
And by that we mean a sports bra. Specifically one with an ice-white logo. This Nike crop top looks great worn alone underneath dungarees when the sun comes out.
Nike Shape Sports Bra, £21.99 Nike at Sportsdirect.com, Down Thunder Overalls in Levi Blue, £89 Made By A Friend of Mine, Round Mirror Lense Sunglasses in Black, £16 Urban Outfitters, Fendi Shirt, £170.27 Filles à Papa
Styled by: Sophie Ferguson Jones
Makeup: Lucy Joan Pearson
Model: Ella at Models1
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.