Okay, so I saw this trend going around, “guys with crop tops,” and I thought, “Why not?” I mean, I’ve been hitting the gym pretty regularly, and I’m feeling good about my body. So, I decided to give it a shot.
Finding the Right Crop Top
First things first, I needed a crop top. I didn’t own any, obviously. I started by rummaging through my old T-shirts. I found a few that I didn’t mind sacrificing to the cause. Nothing fancy, just some plain ones.
- Old band T-shirt – check.
- Plain gray T-shirt – check.
- One I got for free at some event – check.
The Cutting Process
Next up, the scary part: actually cutting the shirts. I didn’t want to mess it up, so I watched a couple of quick YouTube videos. Turns out, it’s pretty straightforward. I grabbed a pair of scissors and a ruler.
I laid the shirt down and Measured how much that I want, after that cutted it.
I cut one of my shirts and it’s a little bit rough, so I folded the bottom edge up a bit and ironed it to make it look a little neater. It wasn’t perfect, but it looked decent enough.
Trying It On
Time for the moment of truth. I put on the first crop top, the old band T-shirt. Honestly, it felt a bit weird at first. I’m not used to showing off my midriff, you know? But I looked in the mirror, and hey, it didn’t look half bad! I flexed a little (had to!), and I started to feel more confident.
The Reactions
I wore it around the house for a bit, just to get used to the feeling. My roommate walked in, did a double-take, and then burst out laughing. “Dude, you actually did it!” he said. He was supportive, though. Said it looked good. That boosted my confidence even more.
Going Out in Public
I decided that I must go outside to wear it.I paired it with some jeans and sneakers, and I headed out. I felt a little self-conscious at first, not gonna lie. But then, I started getting some compliments. A few people smiled, some nodded in approval, and one person even stopped me to ask where I got it (lol).
All in all, it was a fun experiment. It pushed me out of my comfort zone, and I ended up feeling pretty good about myself. Would I wear a crop top every day? Probably not. But it’s definitely something I’d consider rocking again, maybe to a party or a festival. It’s all about feeling confident and having fun, right?
