O, The Oprah Magazine, which caters to middle-aged women of all shapes and sizes, is probably not the first magazine you would be expected to be accused of body-shaming.

In a recent fashion Q&A in the June 2015 issue, O’s creative director Adam Glassman responded to the question “Can I pull off a crop top?” He wrote, “If (and only if) you have a flat stomach.”

Critics erupted. Women of all sizes took to social media to protest Glassman's assertion. Some full-figured women posted pictures of themselves wearing crop tops proudly, with hashtags like #Rockthecroptop and #effyourbeautystandards.

Tess Holliday, the world's largest supermodel, took to her Twitter in response to the crop top drama.

The magazine, which is a part of the Hearst Corporation, released a statement in regard to the article. A spokesperson told Mashable:

We support, encourage and empower all women to look great, feel confident and live their best lives — in this case, we could have expressed it better. We appreciate the feedback and will be more mindful going forward.

The crop top advice is surprising coming from O, The Oprah Magazine which was founded by Oprah Winfrey and is known for including models of all different body types. Winfrey, herself, has faced a lot of criticism and body comments on her weight throughout her career.

This advice comes at a time where brands are focused on body-positive messaging. Target recently launched the "Target Loves Every Body" campaign and swimsuitsforall released an un-retouched video featuring curvy model Denise Bidot, encouraging all women to embrace their bodies.

Good day, @Oprah. Just wanted to inform you that anyone, regardless of their body size, can wear a crop top. #rockthecrop — Bea Sancio (@beaasancioo) July 9, 2015

@Oprah I wanna see you in a crop top! It's okay. Pay no attention to your own magazine. You are beautiful! pic.twitter.com/nboblTJoTn — Mia Juicy (@Juicybstorm) July 9, 2015