Crop tops are taking over our social feeds for summer 2021. The return of the baby tee started in the 2010s and is inspired by our current fascination with late-'90s style [1]. Whether you are well into the Y2K aesthetic [2] or you just want to start planning out your warm-weather looks, we found carefree and stylish crop tops that will make the perfect additions to your summer 2021 edit.
When shopping for clothes, especially seasonal fashion trends, you always want to check what materials the garment is made from after you decide on your price range. On warm spring and hot summer days, you'll thank yourself for spending a little extra time or money to get a crop top that is breathable and comfortable. We recommend going for sustainably sourced organic cotton tops if possible, or plant-based materials, and try to stay away from polyester or acrylic (plastic) clothing that will have you feeling sticky on warmer days. Another bonus of shopping for more responsible materials is that the production of the garment itself is gentler on the planet.
We love that crop tops look great on literally everyone, and can transform to suit anyone's unique personal style. If you're into the Y2K trend, then try pairing a '90s baby tee with a pair of light-wash jeans and gradient sunglasses. If your style leans on the classic side, then try an earth-toned crop top and pair that with a matching ruffled skirt and espadrilles.
Ahead, shop 45 crop tops that we love.
Zara Ribbed Top With Gathered Detail
Zara Ribbed Top With Gathered Detail [3] (£10)
Staud Triton Top
Staud Triton Top [4] (£168)
Ellesse Diamante Crop Top
Ellesse Diamante Crop Top [5] (£10, originally £25)
Bershka Ribbed Cropped T-shirt
Bershka Ribbed Cropped T-shirt [6] (£8, originally £12)
& Other Stories Puff Sleeve Crop Top
& Other Stories Puff Sleeve Crop Top [7] (£23, originally £45)
Paloma Wool Halterneck Cropped Top
Paloma Wool Halterneck Cropped Top [8] (£78)
Glassworks London Ivory Milk Maid Cropped Top
Glassworks London Ivory Milk Maid Cropped Top [9] (£55)
Monki Cares Tie-Front Cropped Blouse
Monki Cares Tie-Front Cropped Blouse [10] (£18, originally £25)
Retrofete Doris Top
Retrofete Doris Top [11] (£273)
Re/Done '90s Ribbed Cotton-Jersey T-shirt
Re/Done '90s Ribbed Cotton-Jersey T-shirt [12] (£94)
Zara Crop Top
Zara Crop Top [13] (£26)
I.Am.Gia Circe Top
I.Am.Gia Circe Top [14] (£42)
Paloma Wool no 625
Paloma Wool no 625 [15] (£77)
Zara Textured Crop Top
Zara Textured Crop Top [16] (£26)
H&M Puff-Sleeved Blouse
H&M Puff-Sleeved Blouse [17] (£13)
For Love & Lemons Jackson Crop Top
For Love & Lemons Jackson Crop Top [18] (£104)
Daisy Street Cropped Rib Polo Top
Daisy Street Cropped Rib Polo Top [19] (£12)
Ganni Pleated Georgette Top
Ganni Pleated Georgette Top [20] (£84)
Tularosa Maggie Top
Tularosa Maggie Top [21] (£134)
Loulou Studio Tromelin Cropped Ribbed Mélange Cashmere Top
Loulou Studio Tromelin Cropped Ribbed Mélange Cashmere Top [22] (£125)
H&M Draped Tube Top
H&M Draped Tube Top [23] (£10)
Lovers + Friends Marlene Knit Tank
Lovers + Friends Marlene Knit Tank [24] (£70)
Lisa Says Gah Sabrina Top
Lisa Says Gah Sabrina Top [25] (£110)
Rachel Antonoff Antonia Top
Rachel Antonoff Antonia Top [26] (£155)
Le Sirenuse Positano Cinderella Cropped Printed Cotton-Poplin Top
Le Sirenuse Positano Cinderella Cropped Printed Cotton-Poplin Top [27] (£157)
Bershka Cropped T-Shirt
Bershka Cropped T-Shirt [28] (£10)
Paloma Wool no 756
Paloma Wool no 756 [29] (£65)
Meshki Fia Baby Crop T-Shirt
Meshki Fia Baby Crop T-Shirt [30] (£30)
Jonathan Simkhai Standard Dee Compact Rib Bustier Tank Top
Jonathan Simkhai Standard Dee Compact Rib Bustier Tank Top [31] (£91)
Motel Rocks Gilly Crop Top
Motel Rocks Gilly Crop Top [32] (£22)
Monki Shirred Crop Top
Monki Shirred Crop Top [33] (£20)
Glassworks London Baby Pink Ribbed Zip Cardigan
Glassworks London Baby Pink Ribbed Zip Cardigan [34] (£70)
Lazy Oaf Pony Up Fitted Tee
Lazy Oaf Pony Up Fitted Tee [35] (£20, originally £40)
Monki Ribbed Crop Top
Monki Ribbed Crop Top [36] (£8)
Zara Knit Crop Top
Zara Knit Crop Top [37] (£18)
Nasty Gal Let's Hook Up Corset Crop Top
Nasty Gal Let's Hook Up Corset Crop Top [38] (£17, originally £28)
Motel Rocks Ivy Vest Top
Motel Rocks Ivy Vest Top [39] (£28)
ASOS Design Crop Fitted T-Shirt
ASOS Design Crop Fitted T-Shirt [40] (£10)
H&M Sweetheart-Neck Cropped Top
H&M Sweetheart-Neck Cropped Top [41] (£13)
Weekday Kiara Strappy Singlet
Weekday Kiara Strappy Singlet [42] (£12)
Lazy Oaf Cherry Baby Crop Top
Lazy Oaf Cherry Baby Crop Top [43] (£38, originally £60)
Monki Plisse Crop Top
Monki Plisse Crop Top [44] (£25)
Weekday Jane Knitted Crop Top
Weekday Jane Knitted Crop Top [45] (£18)
Motel Rocks Giwta Crop Top
Motel Rocks Giwta Crop Top [46] (£22)
H&M Cropped Top
H&M Cropped Top [47] (£13)