Crop top mania can be one of summer’s greatest pleasures, as proven by fashionable women like Sofía Sanchez de Betak, Hannah Bronfman, and Lily Kwong, who are often spotted baring a swath of abdomen on the beach, the street, and in the front row. According to these stylish subjects, the success of exposing your midriff has more to do with a way of life than it does with hitting the genetic jackpot. “Crop tops are one of the best motivations for fitness,” says Sama Khadra, who is among a tribe of street style stars who focus on daily core workouts, and a few trompe l’oeil secrets, as the path to sartorial freedom. Here, they talk about the benefits of self-tanner, the beauty of side bends, and the forgiving nature of a well-conceived pant.
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Sofía Sanchez de Betak, art director
When de Betak has a day or two to prepare for the big reveal, she avoids inflammatory juices and salty foods. For more impromptu moments or what she lightheartedly refers to as “a worry-free lunch,” she sticks to the camouflage cut of high-waisted jeans.
