I swore that I would never wear a crop top. Not my thing, I thought. But then I bought this little gingham number last year and pretty much loved it. (I bought that during last year’s Shopbop friends and family sale… which is happening again, right now!!!)
Now, that’s the only “crop top” I’ve ever purchased. I haven’t been inclined to buy another one, until I saw this Lilly Pulitzer top and skirt set. It’s a little out there, but I don’t hate it! Call me crazy… I think it’s pretty fun.
It’s very Taylor-Swift-visits-Palm-Beach. I’m totally curious to know how much skin actually shows. The model probably has a longer torso… right? I want to try it on and see! Also, I love the idea of wearing the skirt with a summer-weight sweater. Two uses in one.
Even though crop tops are a trend right now, I actually think this particular style is extremely vintage looking. The top and skirt (and the print) looks straight out of an old Lilly ad:
Tell me your thoughts! I’m curious!
xoxo
PS Crop top not for you? I’m also loving this one!
I am so obsessed with this look. I love crop tops worn in this sort of vintage-summery style!
I've been noticing a lot of classier crop top and skirt combos lately and have been asking myself the same question. Could I wear this?
I wrote a post a few weeks ago about it and I think I have decided that in the right situation, I could go for it. There definitely seems like there is a way to keep it classy and not be all about showing skin.
Love this Lilly option!
Laura | Surf & Hydrangeas
I have been in love with this set since I first saw it. I'm not quite sure where I would be able to wear this, but I want it! I'd love to see if you try it on!
xx. Brittany
Life Like a Twenty Something
I love these retro photos! So glad these styles are coming back in style.
Kari
http://www.sweetteasweetie.com
Definitely not my style (I like the skirt by itself), but I think the right person could definitely pull it off!! The Taylor Swift meets Palm Beach analysis is SPOT ON!!
xoxo, Mal
malloryattheplaza.blogspot.com
$5 a yard for lilly fabric and $25 for pants. Oy I wish my grandmother had stocked up on it all back then!
Such a classy crop top! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
I LOVE 60s chic! I once did a 60s theme photo shoot, it was the highlight of my year! Very cute crop top/skirt!
-S
twentywho.blogspot.ca
I love this look!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
I actually love crop tops and own 3 that I wear quite often. This one is super cute! Now I really wanna add it to my collection.
I've wanted a croptop with a matching skirt for a long time I love this one!
-kelsey
http://klassysassykelsey.blogspot.com/
Cute! How perfectly 60s!
Her Heartland Soul
http://herheartlandsoul.com
Soo cute, love love love! I was the same way about crop tops, but I have seen a few that are actually just really cute!
xx, Mikkaela
The Southwestern Prepster
I'm like you, I have maybe one crop top, and was surprised by how much I liked it. However, when I saw that Lilly was now offering the trend, I was a bit upset. I love the vintage photos and idea that that is what they are going for, but I see it more as Lilly getting so far away from the classic company it was. I just feel as though Lilly herself would be rolling in her grave about a few of the new directions the company is taking. It was such a staple growing up and a few years ago, I feel as though the quality and market changed drastically.
XO
http://www.barelybeacon.com
I don't think this is too different from the 1960s Lilly styles. I kind of love it! And it is super versatile- you could wear it as is, throw on the top with a high-waisted skirt or wear the skirt with another type of top. I don't really like the crop top trend, but I think Lilly pulls it off.
I love the crop and skirt look. I'm not sure if I would have been sold on it if I didn't see Tay rocking it so well. Truly I never show my mid-drift unless I'm in a bathing suit, but I think Lilly still keeps this look conservative and it's not totally revealing like some crop tops. I love it and am so excited to add it to my spring/summer wardrobe. Thanks for sharing this!
I love the crop and skirt look. I'm not sure if I would have been sold on it if I didn't see Tay rocking it so well. Truly I never show my mid-drift unless I'm in a bathing suit, but I think Lilly still keeps this look conservative and it's not totally revealing like some crop tops. I love it and am so excited to add it to my spring/summer wardrobe. Thanks for sharing this!
I just bought this dress and I am absolutely in love! I like it way better than I originally thought I would.
I don't think I personally have the body top to wear this outfit, no one wants my muffin top to pop out! But I think on certain body types, it would look great 🙂 I love the vintage Lilly ads that you shared, those would be so cute printed out and framed!
xoxo, SS
The Southern Stylista