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Matching crop tops are a print-on-demand category, which changes how you should shop. Almost nothing here is a branded garment with a spec sheet; it is a blank tee or tank from a wholesaler, cropped and printed by a small shop. That means the design is what you are choosing, but fabric and print method are what decide whether the set survives. Two things to check before anything else. First, fabric: ring-spun cotton is softer and holds a print better than open-end cotton, and an 80/20 cotton-polyester blend keeps its shape through more washes than 100% cotton, which will shrink and curl at the cropped hem. Second, print method: water-based and discharge inks sink into the fabric and stay soft, while a thick plastisol print sits on top as a solid rubbery panel that will crack. Sellers who use water-based ink almost always say so, because it costs more. Sizing is the other trap — crop tops are cut short and often small, and “one size” listings on matching sets are common and rarely honest. If your friend group spans more than two dress sizes, buy a design offered in individual sizes rather than a two-piece set sold as a bundle. Eight options below, grouped by the kind of design rather than by brand, since the same design usually appears under several sellers.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 365 In Love “Friends Since” Custom Year Crop Tops | $25–$40 per pair | Amazon |
| 2 | 365 In Love “Sweet And Salty” Matching Black Crop Tops | $25–$40 per pair | Amazon |
| 3 | 365 In Love “Friends That Workout Together” Crop Tops | $25–$40 per pair | Amazon |
| 4 | 365 In Love “Tall Short Friend” Matching Tanks | $25–$40 per pair | Amazon |
| 5 | 365 In Love “God Made Us Best Friends” Crop Tops | $25–$40 per pair | Amazon |
| 6 | BFF Floral Print Matching Crop Tops | $20–$35 per pair | Amazon |
| 7 | Teen Fashion BFF Matching Crop Top Two-Piece Set | $30–$50 per set | Amazon |
| 8 | Custom Etsy Best Friend Crop Tops | $25–$55 per pair | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
365 In Love “Friends Since” Custom Year Crop Tops
The customisable classic — you supply the year you met and it is printed on both tops. The single most-given design in this category for a reason.
- Custom year printed on both shirts
- Available in black and white
- Designed and printed in California
- Personalisation makes it a real gift rather than a novelty
- Sold in individual sizes, not as a fixed bundle
- Simple design ages well
- Custom printing adds turnaround time
- Nothing to fall back on if you get the year wrong
365 In Love “Sweet And Salty” Matching Black Crop Tops
A complementary-pair design — one of you gets sweet, the other salty — which is the format that actually reads as matching when you stand together.
- Two different but paired prints
- Black cotton
- Lightweight ring-spun fabric
- Complementary prints photograph better than identical ones
- Black hides the print edge well
- Genuinely funny without being crude
- Only works as a pair — awkward to wear alone
- Black shows lint on cotton
365 In Love “Friends That Workout Together” Crop Tops
Cut and printed with the gym in mind, which in practice means a shorter crop and a design that survives being sweated in.
- Black base
- Workout-oriented cut
- Matching print on both
- The one design here that makes sense as actual activewear
- Short crop is intentional rather than a shrinkage accident
- Holds up to frequent washing
- Cotton is a poor choice for heavy training regardless of the design
- Very short on taller wearers
365 In Love “Tall Short Friend” Matching Tanks
The height-difference joke, executed as a tank rather than a tee — and the rare design that is genuinely funnier the more mismatched your heights are.
- Tank cut, sleeveless
- Two distinct prints
- Cotton construction
- Sleeveless cut suits summer and gym use
- The joke lands without explanation
- Distinct prints mean each shirt has its own identity
- Tank cut is less forgiving on the shoulders
- Only makes sense with a specific friend
365 In Love “God Made Us Best Friends” Crop Tops
The sentimental option, and the one most likely to be worn again after the photo — the design is quiet enough to pass as an ordinary top.
- Simple typographic print
- Available in multiple colours
- Water-based print ink
- Understated enough to wear on its own
- Soft print that does not crack
- Broad appeal across ages
- Less photogenic than the louder designs
- Religious framing will not suit everyone
BFF Floral Print Matching Crop Tops
A florals-and-script design on white, which is the safest choice if you are buying for someone whose taste you do not know well.
- White base with floral print
- Matching design on both tops
- Lightweight cotton
- The most broadly wearable design here
- Photographs well in daylight
- Widely stocked, so easy to reorder a size
- White cotton is unforgiving of stains
- Generic enough that several sellers offer near-identical versions
Teen Fashion BFF Matching Crop Top Two-Piece Set
A full two-piece — crop top and matching bottoms — rather than tops alone, which is what most people picture when they search for a matching set.
- Crop top plus matching bottoms
- Pink and grey colourways
- Sold as a coordinated set
- The complete outfit, not just the top half
- Fabric is soft and suited to lounging
- Reads as a deliberate outfit rather than a novelty tee
- Sold as a set, so both friends need similar sizing
- Fewer design options than print-on-demand tees
Custom Etsy Best Friend Crop Tops
Worth knowing as a category rather than a single product — Etsy is where you go for names, inside jokes and designs that do not exist anywhere else.
- Fully customisable text and artwork
- Wide range of shirt blanks and colours
- Small-shop production
- The only route to a genuinely one-off design
- Sellers will usually adjust crop length on request
- Huge variety of blanks, including heavier fabrics
- Quality varies enormously between shops — read reviews for wash results specifically
- Turnaround and shipping are slower than stocked items
Buying tips
- Fabric first, design second. Ring-spun cotton or an 80/20 cotton-polyester blend keeps its shape; plain 100% cotton will shrink at the cropped hem and curl after a few washes.
- Look for water-based or discharge ink. It sinks into the fabric and stays soft. A thick plastisol print sits on the surface as a rubbery panel and cracks — you can usually spot it in photos as an obvious glossy patch.
- Avoid “one size fits all” on matching sets. Crop tops run small and short, and a fixed bundle forces two people into the same size. Buy designs sold in individual sizes wherever possible.
- Wash cold, inside out, and hang to dry. Almost every complaint in this category is a print that cracked or a hem that curled, and both come from a hot tumble dryer.
- Complementary prints beat identical ones. A design where each shirt says something slightly different reads as intentional; two identical shirts can look like uniform.
- Order at least two weeks ahead for anything customised. Personalised printing is made to order, and rush shipping on a $25 shirt costs more than the shirt.
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