Thumb-Hole Crew Neck Crop Top

A long-sleeve crop top in smooth stretch jersey, with a classic crew neckline and thumb holes stitched into the cuffs to keep sleeves in place under a jacket. The thumb holes are a genuinely functional detail rather than decorative, holding the cuff down over the wrist so the sleeve doesn't ride up when you're reaching or moving. A gathered seam at one side of the waist pulls the fabric in for shape, and the hem crops just above the navel, pairing naturally with high-waist jeans or leggings. It works equally well as a standalone top for running errands or as a base layer that stays put under a bigger jacket or coat.

Smooth stretch jersey with a close, second-skin fit through the body and sleeves — the thumbholes are reinforced with a small opening at the cuff seam rather than just a stretched gap. Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and reshape the cuffs while damp, easing the thumbhole opening back to its original size rather than leaving it to dry stretched. Avoid high heat, which can shrink the ribbing around the thumbholes faster than the rest of the jersey and throw off the fit.

Free UK delivery. Returns accepted within 30 days if unworn and tagged.

The cropped length uses noticeably less fabric than a full-length long-sleeve top, and the thumb holes mean it works as a layering piece under a jacket without needing a separate base layer for warmth. Doing double duty as both a standalone top and a base layer also means one garment covers what might otherwise be two separate pieces in a wardrobe.