Madonna was a crop top pin-up in the 80s – photo source via Google images
One of the most common trends growing up in Queensland during the 80s was the midriff, otherwise known as the crop top or boob tube.
From the simple cotton cropped variety worn with cut-off denim shorts at the beach, to the more sophisticated styles worn with tailored pants for an evening out, the midriff was hot.
Of course the best accessory in a midriff is a toned stomach, so for many of us, this meant serious sit-ups best achieved via the Jane Fonda 1982 workout video.
While many of us who lived through this look as a youth will probably cringe at the mention of the bare belly look, there’s no denying this torso trend is making a comeback.
Girls will be seen exposing their mini midsections all summer long.
But don’t shy away from this look just yet, the recent Australian Fashion Week showcased several homegrown brands who formulated this trend into a sexy modern style that most will be proud to don.
Alice McCall shows how to bare belly with style. Offering just a barely there glimpse at the flesh beneath the cloth.
Bassike pair their sleeveless crop top with chic tailored pants in a soft powdery blue hue.
The Ellery leather version is a rock’n'roll take on the trend, offering younger girls an edgier style to pair back with high waisted denim skinny’s.
Kahlo offers a sleek sporty take on the vintage fashion, another key look for the Spring Summer season.
Or if you don’t want to buy a midriff, you could always tie a knot in a tank top or tee like Alex Spencer of 4th and Bleeker blog;
She wears hers with Missoni pants to pull off the island holiday look perfectly.
You can see more of the latest trends at this month’s Fashion Exposed from August 28-30 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
To register visit, www.fashionexposed.com