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Fashion Gets Matchy-Matchy With Crop Tops and Bottoms

 Matching crop tops and bottoms are the newest summer trend.
Matching Crop Tops and Bottoms
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LOWER EAST SIDE — Fashion has met its match this summer.

Midriff-baring outfits of identical tops and bottoms are bringing a new order to summer attire that buck the recent trend of clashing unlikely patterns, colors and textures.

Matching outfits can be "an easy way to try colors and patterns that would otherwise be scary," said stylists and wardrobe consultant of 10 years Sara Cooper. "It is flattering and a no-brainer in terms of getting dressed."

Beyoncé rocked the trend in June at Kanye West's birthday bash, stepping out at West Houston Street hot spot Miss Lily's in a matching crop top and skirt with bold stripes.

Stylist Dawn Del Russo also spotted the trend on starlets Selena Gomez and Emma Watson, as well as in the collections of Dolce & Gabbana, and Chanel.

"What's great about this trend is it is easy to find and you can start out with just matching the same colored top and bottom then try stripes, polka dots or floral prints," Del Russo said.

Both Del Russo and Cooper suggested adding a sheer top or open button down top for those not ready to bare their entire midriff.

"It is a way to do it tastefully," Cooper added. "I love the whole crop top with the sheer top over it so you just see a little peek."

Even though trends evolve, don't stop mixing prints and colors, according to Del Russo.

"It can work well when buying the matching pieces and wearing them as separates with contrasting pieces," she said. 

Photography: Benjamin Oliver

Stylist: Serena Solomon

Model: Tara Crowl

Location: Lower East Side and Chinatown

Clothing:

9th Street Haberdashery

Dusty Buttons

Yumi Kim

Hengst

Bettie Page Clothing

Accessories:

Ame Ame

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