Let's talk about off-the-shoulder tops for a moment. They look cool, and they're everywhere. But, wearing them hasn't been all fun and games. When it comes to practicality, they prevent you from lifting your arms and get really weird when you have to wear a backpack. Also, strapless bras? They're kind of the worst. So why are we still wearing them, especially when we've found the perfect alternative to replace it?
Is it just us, or has the tie-front crop top been all over Instagram? After doing a little e-commerce deep-dive, we found this shirt style at most of our favourite retailers — and it makes sense. The little front-knot allows you to hide the centre of a bra (or, you can even go braless if it gives you enough support); the cut is just plunge-y enough to feel sexy without feeling too exposed; and the best part? They're just not off-the-shoulder tops. Ahh, we like summer '18 already.
Click on to embrace the trend, and feel free to let go of your off-the-shoulder fixation once and for all.
Urban Bliss Plus Tie Front Long Sleeve Crop, £24, available at ASOS.
Reformation Peach Top, £94, available at Reformation.
Monki Cropped Tie Blouse, £20, available at Monki.
Cult Gaia Madeline Blouse - Cocoa Dot, £218.97, available at Cult Gaia.
H&M Tie-Front Top, £17.99, available at H&M.
Zimmermann Melody Front Top, £395, available at Zimmermann.
Mara Hoffman Scout Top, £143.68, available at Revolve.
& Other Stories Printed Tie Up Silk Blouse, £79, available at & Other Stories.
Bershka Swiss Embroidery Top with Knot, £17.99, available at Bershka.
Rosemilk Filomena Silk Wrap Lavender, £126.49, available at Rosemilk.
Mango Cropped Top With Tied Bow, £29.99, available at Mango.
Isa Arfen Striped Cotton-jersey Wrap Top, £350, available at Net-A-Porter.
Free People Orange Tie-Front Crop Top, £32, available at Urban Outfitters.
Miguelina Estella Cropped Guipure Lace Top, £205, available at Net-A-Porter.
Topshop Metallic Yarn Tie Front Crop Top, £39, available at Topshop.
Lisa Marie Fernandez Tie-Waist Linen Top, £365, available Matches Fashion.
Réalisation Par The Bianca Top, £102.94, available at Réalisation Par.
MSGM Layered Tie-front Striped Top, £175, available at Farfetch.
LPA Tie Front Top, £108.72, available at LPA.
Jacquemus La Chemise Andre, £380, available at Brown's Fashion.
ASOS Tie Front Top with Ruffle Detail, £18, available at ASOS.
Nanushka Sili - Tie Front Vegan Leather Bandeau - Desert Rose, £163.01, available at Nanushka.
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