Crop Top: H&M, Dress: H&M, Necklace: Ann Taylor (old), Clutch: American Apparel, Watch: Sturling, Shoes: Delman (old), Sunglasses: Ralph Lauren

The crop top has been a trend for a while now, and I have never really understood it. The idea of displaying your midriff just wasn't appealling to me. I had practically written it off completely, when I saw this one. I was immediately drawn to it in the store and knew it was something I had to have. The combination of the stripes and the idea of wearing it over a dress (avoiding the exposed midriff), had me rethinking. I am now embracing the crop top trend, just in my own way.