How To Wear A Crop Top In Your Forties | With A Maxi Skirt

I did it again – I dared to bare my midriff in a crop top! In my forties! The age-appropriate police are on their way, I’m sure.

But it seems that you guys are okay with it judging by the response to my first attempt…

I personally go by the rule of thumb that dictates it’s a good idea to cover up in other places when you’re baring one particular part. Not everyone needs to follow that, but I’m happier – and feel less self-conscious – when I have only one of my cleavage, legs or belly out. One’s enough for me. So a maxi skirt is an ideal cover up when I’ve got midriff on show and is perfect for a warm day when I just want to wear flats. I got these black cutout flower sandals in the sale – they’re soooo comfy and lasted me a whole afternoon’s walk down by the canal at the weekend.

So do any of you lovely readers go by that rule of thumb I mentioned – only one of legs/belly/cleavage out? Or do you throw caution to the wind and get ’em all out at once (good for you if you do)!

Crop top: Asos, Skirt: River Island, Sandals: Debenhams, Bag: Asos, Sunglasses: Ray Ban, Chevron rings: Asos, Toenails: Barry M Gelly Watermelon