Original Crop Top Blueberry vs Artichokes: Print and Fit
By Thunderpants - New Zealand made | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Guide all'acquisto
Compare the Original Crop Top in Blueberry and Artichokes: print character, sizing limits, and which soft single-layer crop suits your everyday wear.
Quick answer
Choose the Original Crop Top Blueberry if you want a bright, summery print and wear a size below 2XL. Choose the Original Crop Top Artichokes if you prefer a heritage block print and want the same soft, single-layer fit, but note that neither crop is available in 2XL.
Print character: summer pop versus heritage block print
The Blueberry print is described as a yummy pop of blueberry that brings the taste of summer to your drawers. The Artichokes print is a revived original Thunderpants block print designed in 1995 by Josie Bidwill and Victoria McKenzie. Both are conversation starters, but they set a different mood: Blueberry feels playful and seasonal, while Artichokes reads as a classic archive piece. If you like to rotate prints with the seasons, Blueberry may feel more limited to warmer months; Artichokes is easier to wear year-round.
Fit and sizing: same soft construction, same 2XL gap
Both crops share the Original Crop Top construction: a soft single-layer garment for gentle boob wrangling or smooth nipple covering. The construction is soft on the shoulders and provides only gentle support for smaller to medium cup sizes. The Blueberry listing notes recent pattern tweaks, mostly to strap length, and states that these will not be available in 2XL; a new crop coming later is said to be better for larger sizes. The Artichokes listing does not mention those tweaks, so treat the Blueberry note as the most current sizing signal. If you are near the top of the size range, check the size chart before ordering either print.
Price and availability: a small gap, a bigger decision
At the time of writing, the Blueberry crop is listed at USD 39.00 and the Artichokes at USD 36.92, both against a comparison price of USD 52.00. The difference is small enough that print preference should lead. Availability is the bigger variable: the Blueberry listing explicitly flags the 2XL gap, while the Artichokes listing does not. If your size is in stock in both, pick the print you will actually reach for; if only one is available in your size, that decides it.
Decision rules for choosing between Blueberry and Artichokes
- If you wear 2XL or above: Skip both Original Crop Tops for now. The Blueberry listing states these will not be available in 2XL and points to a new crop coming that will be better for larger sizes. Check the size chart and wait for that release rather than sizing down. Set a reminder to check the new crop when it lands.
- If you want gentle everyday coverage for smaller to medium cups: Either print works because both use the same soft single-layer construction. Pick Blueberry for a bright summer feel or Artichokes for a heritage block print.
- If strap length has been an issue for you before: The Blueberry listing notes recent pattern tweaks, mostly related to strap length, so it may suit you better than older Original Crop Tops. The Artichokes listing does not mention those tweaks. Read the current size chart on the Blueberry product page before ordering.
- If you are choosing by price alone: The Artichokes crop is listed slightly lower at USD 36.92 versus USD 39.00 for Blueberry, but both sit well below the USD 52.00 comparison price. Let print preference and size availability decide first.
Product facts
- Original Crop Top Blueberry: Blueberry print with recent pattern tweaks, mostly to strap length; not available in 2XL. If you are above the available size range, plan for the new crop instead of forcing this fit.
Original Crop Top Blueberry - Original Crop Top Artichokes: Artichokes is a revived 1995 block print by Josie Bidwill and Victoria McKenzie. Choose it if you want a proven archive print rather than a seasonal colour story.
Original Crop Top Artichokes
Who should choose which crop
Best for
- Shoppers who want a soft, single-layer crop for gentle support and smooth nipple coverage in smaller to medium cup sizes.
- Anyone who wants a bright summer print (Blueberry) or a revived 1995 block print (Artichokes).
Not for
- Shoppers who need 2XL or larger; both listings indicate the current Original Crop Top is not available in 2XL.
- Anyone seeking structured or high-support bra-like lift; this crop provides only gentle support.
