What is a midriff baring?

In fashion, the midriff is the human abdomen. The midriff is exposed when wearing a crop top or some forms of swimwear or underwear.

What is a midriff top called?

A crop top (also half shirt, midriff top or cutoff shirt) is a top that exposes the waist, navel, or abdomen.

Are midriffs sexualized?

The stomach and belly button are not inherently sexual body parts, as sex is not their primary function. Though, in Western culture, the midriff and navel (particularly those on female-presenting bodies), have a long history of being seen as taboo or indecent.