Return of the eighties via the cropped sweater

Every store I am in recently has featured many eighties throwbacks,
however something I have been seeing a ton of is cropped sweaters.
Worn in the eighties with leggings, leg warmers, and a sports bra,
these tops have been everywhere as of late. While they can make for a
cute outfit, buyer beware of the following tips to avoid looking like
a blast from the past.
The first thing to remember is that these cropped shirts should have
an overall baggy look. Make sure that the shoulder seams roughly
match up to your shoulders and the rest of the sleeve should loose.
Look for a slight tubular definition through the waist, but nothing
skin tight.
Next remember the basic rule that if you are wearing something baggy
on top, make sure to go fitted on the bottom. In my opinion these
tops look best with a cute pair of shorts or skinny pant for this
winter. Do not try matching these tops with any type of loose or
flare fitting pant. It will result in an unflattering and
unfashionable look.
Finally, remember to typically wear a longer tank under the top. If
you have the killer six pack I have always dreamed of, feel free to
rock it without – but for us wannabes who enjoy ice cream I tend to
grab a very fitted tank that hangs right over my bum to keep my
midsection looking slim.
Here’s an example of a great way to wear the look, enjoy the comfy
fit, while looking like you have lost ten pounds (thank goodness for
flattering baggy shirts

You can find this free people sweater at Nordstrom

-Carly