Bamboo crop top with high waisted trousers

Short answer: A short top and high waisted trousers go well together when the top ends just above the waistband and the fabric lies calmly. A bamboo crop top gives a clean line and shows a little of the waist, without you having to think about whether it rides up.

What a bamboo crop top is

A bamboo crop top is a short top that ends at or above the waist. The fabric is viscose from bamboo, which is soft and drapes evenly. The short length means the top does not bunch up under the waistband of high waisted trousers, and that gives a simple, clean outline.

Where the top should end

Have a look at the bamboo tops for women and check the length. If the top ends just above the waistband, you get a calm line, and if it ends a little higher, it shows more of the waist. Try it in front of the mirror to see which height you like best.

Trousers with a high waist

High waisted trousers sit around the narrowest part of the body and draw the eye upward. A short top is not hidden under the waistband and gives a clear break between top and trousers. Choose trousers in a colour that suits the top, so the whole look stays calm.

Colours and lines that work together

A top and trousers in the same tone give a long line, while contrasts mark the break. Choose according to what you want to highlight. A simple top in a calm colour suits most trousers, and a pattern in the trousers looks calmer if the top is entirely plain.

Keeping the top in place

A short top should fit lightly but not tightly, or it can ride up when you raise your arms. A fabric with a little stretch follows the movement. Reach up and bend over, and check whether the hem stays where it should.

Layers on top for cooler days

On cooler days a short top can be worn under a cardigan or a sweater that you take off when it gets warm. Choose an outer layer that ends around the same place as the top or lies loosely over it. That way the layers do not look accidental.

Washing so the top does not shrink up

Wash the top at a low temperature and turn it inside out, so the hem is not worn down. Avoid the tumble dryer and dry it flat, so the length stays the same. A short top soon shows it if it gets shorter. Take the same care with socks for women.

What to think about

Consider whether you are comfortable showing a little of the waist, and whether the trousers keep the top in place. If you are unsure, start with a top that ends right at the waistband. A pair of bamboo knickers with a soft edge lies flat under high waisted trousers.

Frequently asked questions

Does a short top suit all high waisted trousers

They go well together if the top ends around the waistband. Try different lengths in the mirror to find the one you like best.

How do I stop the top riding up

Choose a top that fits lightly rather than tightly, with a little stretch in the fabric. Reach up and bend over before you decide.

Can a short top be worn under a cardigan

Yes, choose an outer layer that ends around the same place or lies loosely over it, and take it off when it gets warm.