Crop top facts for kids

A crop top (also called a belly shirt or tummy top) is a type of shirt. It is usually worn by women. A crop top does not cover the entire middle part of the body. This means that some of the wearer's belly and back will show. Many styles of crop tops show the belly button. Other styles might show the waist or the bottom of the ribs.

This picture shows a woman wearing a crop top. Her tummy and belly button are visible.

Crop tops are very popular in Western countries. Young women and athletes often wear them. They are common in places with warm weather.

Crop tops were first popular in the 1990s. At that time, many movie actresses and female pop music singers wore them. They became popular again in the 2010s.

Crop tops are seen as a fashionable and stylish choice. They are comfortable for hot weather and exercising. This is because they do not cover the whole middle section of the body.

Different Ways to Wear Crop Tops

This singer lifted her shirt to show her belly button. She tied it into a knot to keep it in place.

You can even make a temporary crop top from a regular shirt! To do this, you lift your shirt to show as much of your belly as you want. Then, you tie the lifted part of the shirt into a knot. This makes the shirt stay in place. It's a simple and flexible way to get the crop top look without buying a special shirt.

Crop tops are sometimes worn with low-rise pants or mini skirts. This fashion choice can show more skin below the belly button.

Images for kids

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  Woman wearing a white crop top

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  A woman wearing a crop top

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  A man wearing an improvised crop top

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  A man wearing a cropped vest

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  Woman in tied shirt

See also

In Spanish: Ombliguera para niños