Halftees Winter Edition: How to Wear Crop Tops Modestly

I have become a huge fan of the Halftee shirts and decided to try out the long sleeve versions for the winter season. While most of us don’t go out of our way to purchase “crop tops” these are made to be layering pieces. Which is why I thought it was perfect for the idea of how to wear crop tops modestly.


We find the best fixes when something doesn’t fit exactly right or you want it to look different. That’s exactly one of the reasons I wanted to explore how to wear crop tops modestly. While most older women have NEVER considered owning a crop top, that’s exactly what Halftees are. Yet, they aren’t meant to be worn by themselves. They are a “fix” for many issues. BTW, use code Jtouch20 for a discount


1-Under a sleeveless item

2-Wear it under short sleeves

3-Cover the cleavage

4-Make a layered look

5- More on my blog post


ALSO, think about your sports bras as an option too.


Sure, it might be easier to buy clothing that doesn’t need a “fix”, but in all reality, your closet is more versatile and spans the seasons if you know how to be the boss of your clothes.


And Halftees are one of those essentials that you may not need every day, but they are the perfect extra for some days.


Dress: Banana Republic-Goodwill ~~ Halftee: Use code Jtouch20~~ Boots: Dolce Vita -DSW~~ Scarf: Naomi & Ruth~~ Magnet to hold scarf: Maggie’s Snaps

1-How to Wear Crop Tops Modestly Under Sleeveless Items


Winter has many women leaving their sleeveless items to be stored away for next summer, yet there is no reason you can’t layer those pieces and wear them all year long.

It seems like more work, sure, yet you get a lot more bang for the buck this way.


Related post: Wearing summer dresses in the winter

That’s why I decided to use my long-sleeve brown Halftee under my sleeveless dress. I copied the brown of the Halftee with the scarf belt, shoes, and accessories and decided this is one of my favorite looks!


Insider tip: Another reason to choose a Halftee instead of any ole t-shirt for layering is when your layering item is a tad too snug for extra material. This pink dress tends to feel a little tight around the waist, so the Halftee is perfect since it stops under the girls.

Skirt: Kay Unger-thrifted~~ Sweater: Sundance-thrifted~~ Halftee: Use code Jtouch20~~ Pin: Gift from my friend, Marl ~~ Hat: Liz Claiborne-my friend’s mother’s


2- Wear Your Halftee Under a Short-Sleeve Sweater


Who buys a short-sleeve sweater in the first place? Ha!! I have many, and some I’ve even knit myself. I didn’t knit this one but found it at a secondhand store. I was intrigued with it because

1-It was the Sundance brand which is usually out of my budget and

2-It’s not really knitted but woven somehow.


And since it’s thick, it’s not really worn much during the warmer months. So I always need to figure out how to wear it layered. Which works into the idea of how to wear crop tops modestly.

Yet this kind of short-sleeve sweater would also be perfect with any turtleneck or long-sleeve shirt, so don’t rule out anything.

Dress: G by Giuliani -Turnstyle Consignment~~Halftee: Use code Jtouch20~~ Shoes: Jambu “Lilac”~~ Head Scarf: Gibby’s Frillery~~ Earrings: Target~~ Purse: Charming Charlies

3-Cleavage Coverage


Ever feel too exposed with some tops, especially wrap tops and dresses? That’s where Halftees really shine. Not only do they act as cleavage coverage, but they can also be turned around and worn backward.

One side has a higher crew neckline which can be worn forwards or backward. They do this intentionally by not putting the label at the neckline.

I could have used many of my Halftees for this purpose depending on if I wanted my arms covered. If you didn’t, you could wear one of the sleeveless or short-sleeved versions.


Insider tip: Camisoles are another great option for this issue. While crop tops and camis are not something usually worn by themselves, they provide an excellent fix in your closet for pieces like this.

Dress: Kancan won in a giveaway ~~ Jeans: Makers~~ Halftee: Use code Jtouch20~~ Boots: Jambu many seasons ago.

4-Layer, Layer, Layer


Wearing layers is the fun part of cold-weather styling, but many women struggle with bulkiness. If that’s your concern, then Halftees are the items for you. With this turtleneck, you get the look of wearing layers without having extra material at your waistline.


Insider tip: The turtleneck is available in a mock turtleneck as well as sleeveless and elbow-length sleeves. You have options!


5-Check my blog post for another great idea

Halftee winter edition


What is a Halftee?

Basically, a Halftee is a crop top. But it’s not a crop top that you would buy to wear by itself. It’s a layering top. That means it’s meant to be layered under (or over if you want to get super creative as I did here) other clothing.

I started loving Halftees when we moved to Arizona. When I lived in Colorado, I wasn’t as apt to try them because I wanted the extra layer for my midsection for warmth. Yet there are times even in colder weather when this idea of how to wear a crop top modestly with Halftees is perfection.


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Jodie Filogomo
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