aCHER-053 DSC_0779 withlovefromkat1For a style so short, it certainly has a long lifespan as a trend. Keep the abbreviated top in your summer outfit rotation with these 10 chic lopped-off looks.

1 Graphic Arts

Let a vibrant print pop against crisp, clean whites for a mix of hot and cool.

Westward Leaning sunglasses, $180, shopBAZAAR.com; Clover Canyon top, $193, shopBAZAAR.com; 10 Crosby Derek Lam pants, $1,295.

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2Modern Prep

Add edge to the schoolgirl look with asymmetrical lines and a little bit of leopard.

Nonoo top, $250, shopBAZAAR.com; Salvatore Ferragamo skirt, $1,390, shopBAZAAR.com; Sara Battaglia bag, $2,160
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3 Girl Next Door

A shrunken knit plus blue jeans and slides is the cute and casual way to do cropped.

T by Alexander Wang sweater, $350, shopBAZAAR.com; J Brand jeans, $242, shopBAZAAR.com; Birkenstock sandal, $130, shopBAZAAR.com.
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4 Beachy Boho

Stay carefree and hippie chic all season long in an eyelet top and gypsy prints.

Candela top, $155, shopBAZAAR.com; Indagare necklace, $125, shopBAZAAR.com; Theodora & Callum pants, $265

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5 Ultra-Femme

Keep a bustier looking ladylike with a full skirt and prim pumps.

Tibi top, $225, shopBAZAAR.com; Tome skirt, $750, shopBAZAAR.com; Reed Krakoff pump, $695

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6 Go Gamine

Go sweet and simple in black-and-white with a French girl twist.

Mother of Pearl sweatshirt, $350, shopBAZAAR.com; Gigi Burris hat, $400, shopBAZAAR.com; Seafarer jeans, $210

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7 Chic Sportif

Take on two trends at once with something athletic and something leather.

Jonathan Saunders jacket, $1,185, shopBAZAAR.com; Thakoon Addition top, $525, shopBAZAAR.com; Reed Krakoff skirt, $890

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8 Lacy Lady

If you’re sheer and short on top, go with flowing, wide-leg trousers on bottom.

Tanya Taylor top, $575, shopBAZAAR.com; Rochas pants, $1,350, shopBAZAAR.com; Salvatore Ferragamo bag, $2,300

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9 Laidback Luxe

Add a bucket bag to a slouchy, layered look for the ultimate in weekend chic.

Thakoon Addition sweater, $280, shopBAZAAR.com; Jil Sander dress, $860, shopBAZAAR.com; Proenza Schouler bag, $1,650

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10 Dare to Bare

Overalls lend some coverage to an itty-bitty bralette so you can show some skin without exposing all.

Salvatore Ferragamo top, $900, shopBAZAAR.com; Frame Denim overalls, $299, shopBAZAAR.com; K. Jacques St. Tropez sandal, $338

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Source:Diego Zuko; Courtesy shopBAZAAR