Girls, Can a chubby girl wear a crop top?

[Anonymous]

So I like wearing crop tops, do not ask why, I just do. But I am definitely on the chubby side (this girl likes to eat) and I am not sure if I should wear one in public. Is it okay or should I wear a shirt?

[KeziL]

I think the deciding factor is the level of muffin top. If a good chunk of gut hangs out over your pants waistband, I'd say no crop top. However if you can tuck it into the pants and not have a roll, crop top is okay.

[Asker]

Yeah, that is a dilemma for me. If I get pants in a size that will hug my butt nicely I have to wear them under my belly, so there ends up being a decent amount of gut hanging over :(
If I get pants that fit over my belly they end up so bit that my butt is not really emphasized which is unfortunate as well. Its kind of a catch 22.
Are you chubby (and speaking from experience) or just theorizing?

[KeziL]

I'm not chubby but have friends who are and that's usually how they decide whether to wear a crop top.

[Asker]

Gotcha. Good to know. I guess by your friend's test I should probably not wear one, though I might still.

[KeziL]

I'm with you on the loving crop tops thing, I'd wear them 24/7 if I could.

[Asker]

Yea, I do not know what it is, but they are just so comfortable. I live in a hot state, so they are really nice during those summer months.

[KeziL]

Yes definitely. I'm also not very tall so normal shirts go down past my butt if I let them go down all the way and I ain't about that. Honestly you should just wear the crop tops, who cares about the other people. My philosophy is, people are gonna stare, might as well give 'em something to look at. Give em a little smile and a nod and they're gonna have to decide real quick whether to admire you or move on.

[Asker]

I really try not to care about other people. I would like at least some guys to take an interest though :) , but I probably have to choose between that and the crop top. But I think you are right, if they stare I can stare back!

[roseloyaa]

You definitely can wear a crop top. I'm chubby too and I just try own it when I wear one

[Asker]

That's great! Can I ask you for any recommendations? Good styles, brands, etc?

[Wonderer89]

I think it depends on the crop top... personally I feel if a bigger girl is going to wear them it should be cropped just below the bust and be worn with higher waisted bottoms to remove the muffin top factor. I just think it looks better than having a huge expanse of skin showing

[Asker]

I see what you mean.
I am always in a bind because if I wear jeans big enough to go around my belly they are so big my butt does not show at all, which is unfortunate. If I get jeans that accentuate my butt the waist is so small I have to wear them below my belly.

[Wonderer89]

You can get mid/high rise jeans with adjustable waist, so it can since in for a smaller waistline. city chic sells them 😊 I’m sure other shops do too
Jeans aren’t the only bottoms though, midi and maxi skirts, ponte pants, even sweats for a casual look

[Asker]

Yes I think I might be best off with something besides jeans, maybe a skirt or something. I have tried adjustable waists, but they can be kind of uncomfortable.

[Cherokeehp]

Sure you can wear crop tops. I recommend high waisted pants or a nice skirt to go with it.

[Asker]

Thanks! I think I will go with the skirt, high waisted pants end up so big that my butt is hidden with extra fabric.

[kylah]

Of course you can, as long as you're comfortable in it.

[Asker]

Thanks! I guess I am sort of comfortable in it, but I would like to be more comfortable!

[kylah]

Well that'll come as you become more confident in yourself.

[Asker]

I hope so! I have been trying to work on my self confidence, and it is working, but crop tops are such a big step!

[sdtabot]

You can wear whatever you want. Just ignore judgmental people.

[Asker]

Thanks! I do my best to ignore them.

[scotcheggs]

wear whatever you want. as long as you’re happy and confident it doesn’t matter

[archiz]

You wear whatever you like as long as you're comfortable

[Anonymous]

No I don’t think it would look good, crop tops in general are kinda trashy, maybe if you were 14 or something. But as an adult no way.

[Asker]

LOL. I guess that is one approach. But I am not that old yet, and I am not wearing them to just anywhere.

[Taylor_C]

For the love of god, no! It look horrific. Lose some weight before donning a crop top please!

[Asker]

What a rude comment. I am generally happy with my weight, and have no use for people that put others down.

[Taylor_C]

So don't ask if chubby girls can wear a crop top if you don't want differing opinions.

[Asker]

You can say "no" politely. "For the love of god, no! It look horrific." Is rude and unnecessary.