1. Wear your crop top differently.
You know how you always wear your tiny top with a pencil skirt or high-waisted shorts? It's so easy to stick to combinations you KNOW will work, because you've tried them before. But try this easy styling trick: Wear your crop top over a crisp white polo, boyfriend jeans (skinnies will work, too), and your footwear of choice.

2. Ditch your skinny jeans.
According to Mary Bruno, Head of Design at J. Crew, skinnies are out and flared pants are totally in! If you're used to a skintight silhouette, and want to upgrade your look—try resurrecting an old pair of flared pants. You can either go for high-waisted ones, or a low-waisted pair, depending on your preference. Wanna buy instead? You're looking for jeans that hug your butt and your thighs, but then flare out below the knees.

3. Take your shoe game to a whole new level.
Ballet flats work with absolutely any outfit, because those slip-ons are classic and will never go out of style. But menswear-inspired shoes—like brogues, penny loafers, and Oxfords—are making a huge sartorial comeback. Black lace-up shoes look chic when paired with a boyfriend polo or a pretty white dress.

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