insideKENT Magazine Issue 41 - August 2015 | Page 83
FASHION+BEAUTY
cream of the crop
With the season's temperatures peaking, naturally, the layers have come off. But are you
brave enough to bare a little more skin and embrace the crop top? Here are some handy
style tips from Fremlin Walk to get this trend ‘covered’.
The crop top was everywhere in the 90s, but
please don’t rush to put your favourite clothes
on a hot wash – this time wearing crops is all
about keeping it simple and staying on the right
side of feminine. Think sophisticated as opposed
to over exposed.
With hundreds of ways to work this look, you
just need to think about the type of event you
are dressing for. Remember, crop tops are
statement enough without trying to ramp up the
sex appeal, so preserve your modesty with a
V and A Cordelia Crop Top £40, Oasis
at Fremlin Walk
high neckline and high-rise bottoms to balance
your silhouette; the tighter bottom half with a
high waist will elongate your legs and shape your
curves. Add a killer pair of heels and you’re sure
to lose your crop-induced nervousness!
For bustier ladies, avoid flowing or frilly fabrics
on your top half that draw a lot of attention to
your assets. Avoid bold prints and in-your-face
styles, instead focusing on simple fabrics, colours
and structure to get you feeling body confident
in a little less clothing. Add more drama for the
Double Fabric Blazer £39.99, Zara
at Fremlin Walk
evening by throwing on a tailored blazer,
which will create lines and help to hide a multitude
of sins.
For slightly less curvy figures, use the crop to
your advantage and play with shapes to sculpt
your silhouette. Opt for a top that's looser and
contrast a floaty top against a shapely midi skirt
or fitted jeans. Feeling bold? Play with vivid block
colours and flirty floral prints to add another
dimension to your look.
90s Knitted Ribbed Crop Top £22, Topshop
at Fremlin Walk
Fringed Crop Top £7.99, H&M
at Fremlin Walk
www.fremlinwalk.co.uk
@fremlinwalk
fremlin walk's
british summer festival
25TH JULY – 16TH AUGUST
Visit Fremlin Walk for a truly British bash this summer! Each week
celebrates a selection of the Brits’ favourite things about this
wonderful country, including the return of Fremlin’s local music
festival #FremlinFest, in conjunction with KMFM. Other events
include a fete, with your chance to be the very first Fremlin Bake
Off champion; and a Summer Garden Party with pampering for
adults and a free trail with treats for the kids. If you fancy a little
break from all the action, pull up a beanbag or deck chair in
Fremlin Walk’s summer gardens.
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