After flight cancellations, subzero temperatures and polar vortexes, spring can't come soon enough. Once the sun decides to grace us with its presence, it's tempting to shed every layer and flaunt as much skin as possible, but keep in mind that spring -- your closet's transitional period -- is not the same as spring break. Take a cue from the celebrities making their post-awards-season rounds. Instead of pairing their belly-baring tops with thigh-skimming skirts or cutoffs, they opt for modest bottoms to slowly transition the look into spring. Need proof that the crop trend can be less Coachella-swimsuit-cover-up and more sophisticated chic? Click ahead for some serious style inspiration on how to master a tasteful pop of skin.

Instead of heading straight for pretty floral for spring, the "Pretty Little Liars" actress aimed higher and chose a head-to-toe Tibi look in a pretty sky blue for PaleyFest in L.A.

Jessica Alba proved her fashion chops in a belly-baring Cushnie et Ochs set at her NYLON cover party in West Hollywood.

Model Miranda Kerr dressed up a simple Louise Goldin white crop top tee with a scalloped lace skirt by Jenny Kayne for a comfy yet pulled-together look at the "We Search. We Find. We ShopStyle" launch.

The style scene's latest fashion darling proves how easy it is to add edge to a springtime palette by pairing her two-piece Zara crop top and midi skirt with a studded BCBG jacket at the Brancott Estate Flight Song wine launch in NYC.