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Crop tops became mainstream in the 1990s. And they’ve been giving school dress codes anxiety ever since.

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Crop tops existed earlier, but they became a pop-culture staple in the 1990s, driven by music, dance, and streetwear. They’ve since returned in cycles, often tied to Y2K and athleisure revivals.

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