What did young beach-loving women wear in the summer? Crop tops! The crop top or bolero top came down only to the lower rib cage, exposing about 2 inches of midriff! They were often worn with shorts.
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Midriff tops, as they were usually called, looked like mini peasant tops, cap sleeve blouses, and button up cotton shirts. The styles were endless — as long as they showed off some skin!
Take a look at these found photos to see ’40s young women in shorts and crop tops in the summer.
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women
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