The Return of Men’s Crop Tops. The 10 Best Crop Tops For Men

Twitter, oh Twitter. The internet’s biggest flaw and our guiltiest pleasure. Back in 2019, before the world ended, Twitter was rife with discussions about the 2020 election between Trump and Biden, Gucci’s hideous “Blackface” balaclava, and, of course, whether crop tops for men should exist.

That may sound like nonsense, but we’re dead serious. ASOS released a variety of men’s crop tops that went viral in the summer before the epidemic. People were genuinely irritated. The mere possibility that some man somewhere is proudly flaunting a couple of inches of belly sparked a discourse.

“Should males dress in crop tops?”

“If that’s the case, what kind of men can wear crop tops?”

People allowed themselves to get worked up over… clothes. Old-fashioned straight people were furious because of all of their cherished gender roles, and some LGBTQ+ individuals were upset because it was assumed that “only gay people would wear these fugly shirts,” but it shouldn’t have been. It’s as if no one ever saw an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in which Will Smith wore a cropped tee (pre-Oscar slap, of course). What about a young Johnny Depp with a cropped jersey on the phone in Nightmare on Elm Street? (We recognize that some of you have blocked that from your memory.)

But, sweetie, listen up: men’s cropped t-shirts have been around for a while. This contentious article of apparel, like men’s rompers before it, has a lengthy, butch history. We’re sorry we had to be the ones to say it.

1. SHEIN Men Striped Contrast Binding Crop T-Shirt

You already know what the TikTok girls say: SHEIN haul! This striped crop top is available in sizes ranging from small to XXL, so no matter your size, that bod will definitely fit. The tee itself is really inexpensive, so it won’t set you back an arm and a leg. It has a classic striped design that seems quite retro, so pair it with whatever you feel most at ease with.

2. Rowing Blazers ’70s Stripe Cropped Rugby

Is a story about fashion at SPY even a fashion story if it doesn’t contain at least one pick from Rowing Blazers? Most likely not. As Rowing Blazers fans, this truncated rugby is beyond our greatest expectations. Sure, it’s designed for ladies, but we’re prepared to make it work. There is always a way if there is a will. Get some males up on the site modeling these crop tops, Rowing Blazers! And you know exactly who to call if you need a model!

3. Budweiser Cropped Tee

Your favorite beer has never looked better. This Etsy crop top features the traditional Budweiser emblem and is ideal for wearing while grilling burgers with a beer in hand throughout summer. This crop top is a must-have for any guy who spends the most of his summer wearing jorts and aviators. You get extra points if you have a mullet.

4. Runcati Workout Cropped Tank Top

Crop tops for men don’t usually cost an arm and a leg, but our best option is a little more expensive due to all of the organic, sustainable qualities. Most crop tops for men are under $10, such as this exercise cropped tank from Amazon. Aside from the full black colour, there isn’t much to this one. It removes both sleeves, allowing you to show off your shoulders, bi’s, and tri’s while also leaving plenty of area for a belly peep. There are a few more hues available, including white, pink, and purple, so go crazy and stand out like a sore thumb this summer. It is entirely up to you!

5. D.A.R.E Crop Top

Okay, if you want to achieve the summer retro style mastered by Will Smith and Johnny Depp, you’ll have to do it right. Consider this vintage D.A.R.E crop — it’s old-school, effortless, and appears to be something you could easily find at a thrift store. If you want to look like one of the sexy muscle boys from your favorite 80s movie this summer, wear a crop top like this.