The full skirt is undeniably one of our favorite trends, and it is the perfect solution if you need more drama in your outfit without going avant-garde.
We also love full skirts for their timeless appeal. Even if you stock up on these pieces, you’ll still get a great bargain because they last a long time and never go out of style. You can never have too many full skirts, especially if you’re a party-goer. There’s nothing like a full maxi skirt for making a grand entrance at a party!
Get inspired by these stunning full skirt and cropped top combinations worn by Bella Thorne, Freida Pinto, Jamie Chung, Lily Collins, and Nicole Richie, perfect for any occasion (Credit: WENN / ACE / INFphoto)
While you can pair almost anything with a full skirt (even your favorite band shirt!), we consider the full skirt and cropped top combination the perfect match. It’s like mac and cheese or burgers and fries.
Here are some celebrities who opted to wear their dramatic full skirts with cropped tops:
1. Jamie Chung in a Printed Fitted Cropped Top
Something fitted will help tone down the volume of your silhouette. It will also emphasize your waist or create one if you are lacking in that department, which will be great if you also want to impress your man.
Jamie Chung stuns in a printed fitted cropped top and full skirt at the Alice + Olivia Fall 2014 presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NYC, February 10, 2014 (Credit: ACE / INFphoto)
2. Bella Thorne in a Collared Cropped Top
Fancy pairing a knitted collared cropped top with your skirt? Yes, it can work. Take it from actress Bella Thorne, who balanced her look with a preppy top. Any collared top should work.
Bella Thorne rocks a knitted collared cropped top paired with a full skirt at the Alice + Olivia show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NYC, February 10, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
3. Lily Collins in a Dainty Cropped Top
A lacey cropped top is an easy choice. You can also raise the bar further by wearing dramatic pleated cropped tops or peplum tops. That will guarantee a stunning but delicate-looking outfit!
Lily Collins looks dainty in a lacey cropped top and full skirt at the premiere of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones in Madrid, Spain, August 22, 2013 (Credit: WENN)
4. Nichole Richie in a Boxy Cropped Top
It’s hard to go wrong if you pair a boxy top with a high-waisted bottom. It’s the kind of edgy pairing that will get you under the radar of fashion enthusiasts.
Nicole Richie pairs a boxy cropped top with a high-waisted full skirt at the 2nd Annual Baby2Baby Gala in California, November 20, 2013 (Credit: WENN)
5. Freida Pinto in a Halter Cropped Top
Sleek halter tops may have taken a backseat, but they’re still great for pairing with voluminous skirts. This unexpected match adds a touch of sophistication to the full skirt. Opt for halter tops that show a bit of your back for a sexier finish.
Freida Pinto looks sophisticated in a halter cropped top and full skirt at a Desert Dancer photo call during the 65th Cannes Film Festival in France, May 18, 2012 (Credit: WENN)
To wrap up, the full skirt and cropped top combo is a go-to for achieving a chic, timeless look. Whether you’re inspired by Jamie Chung’s fitted style or Freida Pinto’s sophisticated halter top, these pairings prove that a full skirt can be effortlessly versatile. For more inspiration, check out how Mandy Moore styled her own full skirt for a stylishly sweet look at a PETA event.
We also love how Diane Kruger brought her own flair to the full skirt trend, showcasing yet another way to elevate this classic style.