This summer, celebrities left and right have been donning matching crop top and skirt combinations that are perfect when you need to stay cool and look hot during a summer heat wave.
The tricky part with a trend like this is that you must be selective with what you pair together. One piece shouldn’t overpower the other and you need to be careful with odd textures like denim and leather and patterns that are too busy. When done right, the matchy matchy crop and skirt can be a summer staple that is classy and on trend. Here are just a few of the endless possible options for creating your matchy matchy summer ensemble inspired by some of the bad-ass celebrities above.
1. Bold prints.
Charli XCX makes a bold choice wearing a zebra print set, but the high neck on the top and asymmetrical slit in the skirt keep it from being too overpowering. Go bold with this bandeau and midi set from Rise of Dawn or a more subtle approach like an all over sequin cami and mini skirt from Nasty Gal.
2. Simple stripes.
Wearing a simple top and bottom, Bella Thorne’s striped crop and fitted skirt work in both a casual and dressy setting and can take you from day to night. Try an equally as simple striped knit cropped tee and skirt from Dear Lydia or a heathered halter and mini combo from Motel.
3. Sexy florals.
Demi rocks a black and white, neoprene floral print bra top and asymmetrical skirt. Get a nearly identically styled bralette and skirt from Motel, or a more colorful crop and pencil skirt from Nookie.
4. Sleek solids.
Like Jennifer Lawrence, grab two solid colored staple pieces to wear together. She rocks a sleek black but a summer white is also a good idea. Be a boss and create a great black set like this asymmetrical skirt and funky crop from Nasty Gal or go for a breezy white bralette and peplum skirt from NBD.