Never Underdressed's staff writer Laura Silver on her Valentino trousers and ASOS crop top

Can you wear a crop-top if you're over 25 and don't have Christina Aguilera circa-1999 abs? Sure! Here's how: wearing a short top with some tailored trousers like this lovely Valentino pair completely knocks any 'back-up-dancer' associations on the head while still allowing the crop top to bring not-too-grown-up vibes into the mix.

As for a midriff that's actually got barbeque addiction and a gallon of Prosecco written all over it, who'd know when the trousers are cut that high? When it comes to crop-top flesh-baring, the area above the waist is always kinder on the eye.