Sometimes, schools may frown upon crop tops, depending on their length. However, there are ways to blend Yellowberry crop tops with other pieces of clothing to create an outfit that is school-appropriate and stylish!

The Dress Code Debate

Dress codes vary considerably from school to school. They are created to ensure a safe and respectful environment conducive to learning for all students. Dress codes generally require modesty and prohibit clothing that promotes violence or illegal activities.

Some schools may believe that allowing trendy clothes that expose skin might put too much emphasis on physical appearance. This may encourage peer pressure and unhealthy body criticism at school. On the other hand, those in favor of allowing crop tops would say that students learn better when they are comfortable and confident in their clothes. 

Regardless of your personal beliefs about belly shirts versus crop tops, it’s important to respect your daughter’s school’s dress code. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the school’s policies before sending her to school in an outfit that could get her in trouble or draw unwanted attention. This applies to crop tops and other articles of clothing that may be considered distracting.

When in doubt, err on the side of caution and have your daughter wear something else to school, or have her bring a backup shirt or jacket, just in case!

Alternative Ways to Wear Crop Tops for School

If your daughter loves her crop tops and is crestfallen about having to keep them buried in her drawer until the weekend, here are a few ideas for styling crop tops that might make wearing a crop to school more doable:

• Layer the crop top with a blouse, cardigan, or light jacket so that her midriff isn’t showing.

• Pair the top with high-waisted pants or overalls that cover the belly. These pants are in style and look great with crop tops.

• Wear a loose-fitting crop top over a dress. A different top makes it look new each time.

•  A longer, more formal crop top with a high-waisted skirt might comply more easily with school guidelines.

The key to these suggestions is that they all cover (at least most of) a girl’s midsection so that little to no skin is showing. The crop top style can still be a part of her look, but it will be paired with other pieces of clothing in order to make sure her outfit stays compliant with school dress codes.

In Conclusion

Check with your daughter’s school for their policy about crop tops. Some ban them outright, while others allow the popular style to be worn if it meets certain conditions (e.g., crop tops may need to be a longer length or worn with high-waisted jeans, etc.).

Of course, when she’s home or out with friends, school dress codes don’t apply. Your daughter can match a crop top with a pair of Yellowberry Uptown Joggers or Hoop Leggings for an elevated athletic or casual look. Check out our wide selection of tween and teen apparel today!