The full skirt is undeniably one of our favorite skirt trends. If you need more drama in your outfit without going avant-garde, this skirt is the solution.
We also fancy full skirts because of their timeless appeal. Even if you get carried away and hoard so many of these pieces, you’ll still get a great bargain because they go a long way (and a long time!). Besides, you can never have one too many of these skirts, especially if you are quite the party goer. There’s nothing like a full maxi skirt for a grand entrance to a party!
While you can wear almost anything with it (heck, you can even wear it with your band shirt!), we’ve seen enough of the full skirt and cropped top pairing that we consider it the perfect combination. Like mac and cheese. Or burger and fries.
Here are some of the celebrities who opted to wear their dramatic full skirts with cropped tops.
1. Jamie Chung in a Printed Fitted Cropped Top
Jamie Chung at the Alice + Olivia fall 2014 presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014 in New York City on February 10, 2014
Something fitted will help tone down the volume of your silhouette. It will also emphasize your waist or create one if you are lacking in that department, which will be great if you also want to impress your man.
Get this:
Carven Netted A-Line Skirt, $512.19
Wear it with:
Mason by Michelle Mason Cropped Jersey Top, $276
Pollini Heeled Pumps, $612.27
Edie Parker Flavia Clutch, $1,495
2. Bella Thorne in a Collared Cropped Top
Bella Thorne at the Alice + Olivia show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014 in New York City on February 10, 2014
Fancy pairing a knitted collared cropped top with your skirt? Yes, it can work. Take it from actress Bella Thorne, who balanced out her look with a preppy top. Any collared top should work.
Get this:
Alice + Olivia Ball Gown Maxi Skirt, $697
Wear it with:
3.1 Phillip Lim Cropped Collared Tank, $320
See by Chloe T-Strap Chunky Heel Pumps, $360
Alice + Olivia Strawberry Clutch, $265
3. Lily Collins in a Dainty Cropped Top
Lily Collins at the premiere of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones in Madrid, Spain, on August 22, 2013
A lacey cropped top is an easy choice to make. Aside from this, you can also raise the bar further by wearing dramatic pleated cropped tops or peplum tops. That will guarantee a stunning but delicate-looking outfit!
Get this:
Monique Lhuillier Draped Ball Skirt, $2,495
Wear it with:
Karla Spetic Pleated Colette Top, $430
Sergio Rossi Norma J. Suede Mules, $520
4. Nichole Richie in a Boxy Cropped Top
Nicole Richie at the 2nd Annual Baby2Baby Gala in California on November 20, 2013
It’s hard to go wrong if you pair a boxy top with a high-waisted bottom. It’s the kind of edgy pairing that will get you under the radar of fashion aficionados.
Get this:
Alice + Olivia “Abaella” Long Ball Gown Skirt, $697
Wear it with:
Tibi Short-Sleeve Crop Top, $325
Sam Edelman “Claire” Pumps, $130
Jason Wu Palm-Print Clutch, $1,395
5. Freida Pinto in a Halter Cropped Top
Freida Pinto at a Desert Dancer photo call during the 65th Cannes Film Festival in France on May 18, 2012
Sleek halter tops have taken a backseat, but they’re still great to wear with voluminous skirts. It’s also an unexpected match to the full skirt. Go for the ones that bare a bit of your back for a sexier finish.
Get this:
Alice + Olivia Ball Skirt, $484
Wear it with:
Josh Goot Zebra Harness Top, $545
Jeffrey Campbell Hough Ankle-Strap Sandals, $140
Maison Martin Margiela Leather Belt, $280
What do you think, ladies? Are you a fan of the cropped top and full skirt combo?
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