I Wore Crop Tops To Work For A Week And Here’s Proof They're An Office-Friendly Trend

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I’m a huge fan of crop topsand no, I do not have a six-pack.

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That’s right, I found a way to add these tiny tops into my corporate wardrobe.

Disclaimer again: I work at a magazine where women are always expressing their own personal styles.

So the experiment went down without a hitch.

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Here’s how I did it.

I always style my crop tops with a high-waisted bottom.

Shop it:Rebecca Minkoff Splash top, $58;rebeccaminkoff.com.

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RACHEL Rachel Roy Fringe Wrap Skirt, $29;rachelroy.com.

Banana Republic Jackie Heel, $138;bananarepublic.com.

Ban.do notebook, $16;bando.com.

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This look kind of sends dancing emoji vibes (I wanted to twirl all over the office).

Shop it:H&M blouse, $30; In Stores Only.

Marimekko Muscan skirt (available for purchase mid-September), $395;marimekko.com.

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Monika Chiang Irina heels, $364;monikachiang.com.

Then, I hit up an event after work, where my bright top garnered a few more compliments.

Shop it:Saloni Dion top (available for purchase this fall), $250 ;salonilondon.com.

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Ann Taylor Triacetate Midi vest, $179;anntaylor.com.

Forever 21 High-Waisted trousers, $16;forever21.com.

This cutout crop top comes with a camisole that kept my tummy covered.

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For extra protection, I added a pair of high-waist jeans.

One of my friends couldn’t stop gushing over the pretty blouse, and I felt the same way.

From the bell sleeves to the laser-cut design, this crop top was made to impress.

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Shop it:Style Mafia Kiana top, $60;stylemafia.com.

NYDJ Farrah Flare jeans, $134; (similar color)nydj.com.

I gave this longer, fringed option a sassy makeover with a pink miniskirt to welcome the weekend.

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Shop it:N12H Lost top, $115;n12h.com.

Ann Taylor Patch Pocket Shift skirt, $60;anntaylor.com.

And there you have itI consider my week in crop tops a total success!

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(2) There are several ways to keep your belly button covered if the crop top is short.

Try pairing the look with high-waist pants or a pencil skirt.

(3) Layering is key.

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One creative way to wear a short top at the office is to style it over a camisole.

And that’s that.

If you’re thinking about trying out the look at work, I say go for it.