How to wear cropped tops in winter without risk of freezing

Mary Lawless Lee in the Cult Gaia Mala cropped plissé stretch-jersey blouse, available at NET-A-PORTER
* Nature influences so many of Cult Gaia’s designs – this ‘Mala’ blouse comes in a rich army-green hue inspired by the color of cypress trees. It’s cut from lustrous plissé stretch-jersey and has voluminous blouson sleeves that can be adjusted using the ties at the cuffs. Complement the cropped hem with the matching high-rise ‘Keira’ pants.
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Brittany Xavier in the Orseund Iris Cropped Ribbed Knit Turtleneck sweater in black, while out and about Fall 2020 New York Fashion Week.
+ her Maison Margiela Pillow quilted crinkled glossed-leather shoulder bag in black is available at NET-A-PORTER
+ her Alexander Wang Wide Leg Snap Placket Trousers are available at SHOPBOP.COM
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Brittany Xavier outside the Michael Kors Fall 2020 Runway Show held in New York.
She’s wearing a Cropped Striped Cashmere Polo available at MODAOPERANDI
* As seen in the Resort 2020 lookbook; its cropped rugby jersey style looks best with tailored wide-leg pants
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Camila Coelho out and about New York during Fall 2020 Fashion Week.
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LAIA’S PICK: Orseund Iris Cropper Ribbed Knit Turtleneck Sweater
* If you scroll through Orseund Iris’ Instagram, you’ll see posts dedicated to Dua Lipa, Jorja Smith and Gigi Hadid all wearing its ’90s-inspired designs. This weighty ribbed-knit sweater has an exaggerated turtleneck and sleeves that are balanced by a cropped hem. Complement the beige hue with light-wash denim or black leather pants.
+ also available in red, at NET-A-PORTER

LAIA’S PICK: Alexander Wang Cropped embroidered cotton-jersey turtleneck sweatshirt
* Alexander Wang’s Spring ’20 collection is divided into four sections, each one devoted to an American designer of the late ’90s – this turtleneck sweatshirt is a tribute to Calvin Klein. It’s cut from ivory cotton-jersey and embroidered with the brand’s name and ‘new york’ flipped upside down. The cropped hem is elasticated to enhance the billowy effect. Wear yours with high-rise jeans.