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Past EBONY Power 100 honoree, celebrity stylist and costume designer Shiona Turini knows a thing or two about making a crop top work, no matter the season. A longtime champion of the midriff-baring staple, Turini has mastered the art of showing a little skin even when temperatures begin to drop. And she’s not alone. On the Spring/Summer 2027 runways, designers from Prada and Fendi to Khaite, Miu Miu and Stella McCartney made a strong case for the crop top, reimagining the midriff-baring staple through sculptural bra tops, abbreviated silhouettes and unexpected styling. And while these looks may have been designed with warmer temperatures in mind, there’s no reason to retire the trend once fall and winter roll around.
“In the winter I lean towards styles with mock necks or turtlenecks; they are the perfect layering piece.”
-Shiona Turini, Stylist & Costume Designer
For tips on how to transition the warm-weather staple into the colder months, we asked top fashion stylist and costume designer Shiona Turini—a veritable crop top queen—to explain what we should consider when exploring wearing the abbreviated toppers in the fall and beyond.
“Crop tops are clearly a staple in my wardrobe. I’ve probably never gone a week without wearing one. In the winter I lean towards styles with mock necks or turtlenecks; they are the perfect layering piece,” shares Turini. “I often style them under blazers and jackets as well as over button-ups for a more dimensional, unexpected look. If you get cold easily but still want to show that sliver of skin, find options in heavier and thicker fabrics like cashmere, knit, or wool.”
Check out a few stylish crop tops below.
