Honey, we shrunk the shirts! How cropped tops are taking over fashion again

Shorter shirt hems are seen during New York Fashion Week in September. Photo: The New York Times

A recession of sorts has hit the men’s clothing industry. Tops – sweaters and tees but, significantly, dress shirts as well – are shrinking at the hem like an eroding shoreline.

Unfortunately, their prices don’t seem to be shrinking along with them.