They haven't proliferated the retail shelves just yet but they will, so long as the Spring 09 runways have anything to do with it. Crop tops, whether they're silk or cotton, super-short or just slightly above the waistline, are a great compliment to the true-rise and high waist pants we'll be seeing for seasons to come, and, they're a great layering trick for slipping over dresses and tunics. Don't get us wrong, we're not advocates of the midriff as a fashion statement but we do love this look. It's a trend that lets you get creative with your outfit and that, in the end, is something we can never turn down.