Today crop tops are still popular, with famous singers such as Kid Cudi sporting them at concerts, and men enjoying the chance to feature their abs without going completely shirtless. Football players often wore crop tops because they were more comfortable and practical than full shirts.

The popularity of crop tops continue into the 80s.

This got around the dress code requiring shirts at the gym, and lead to a whole new clothing option for men. At the time, male body builders eager to show off their builds would cut off the bottom of their gym shirts. The male crop top has been around since the 1970s.