Culottes

Literally from French, the word culotte literally translates as "short pants", originally it was the clothes of French aristocrats of the 16th century, they were wide and fastened under the knee in the manner of pantaloons. Forgotten for a long time, now culottes are back at the height of fashion! They have changed somewhat since their inception and now they are wide cropped trousers, reminiscent of both a midi skirt and breeches. Culottes are an unusual model for the eye, it is difficult to immediately figure out what to wear them with and whether it is worth buying them at all. Let's take a look at all the questions that arise in order.

This fashionable novelty is the best fit for girls with hourglass and inverted triangle body types. In the latter case, due to the wide cut of the legs, the missing volume of the hips is visually added and the figure acquires the correct proportions. Women with an apple and pear body type should avoid wearing culottes. In the first case, you run the risk of becoming like a ball, in the second, the trousers will emphasize the massive bottom and make the figure squat and bulky.

The ideal length for culottes is just below the knee. The insidiousness of this style lies in the fact that an unsuccessfully chosen length of trousers and their cut can visually shorten the legs. To avoid this side effect, you should wear culottes with heels and buy trousers with a fit that is strictly at the waist. Remember an important nuance: the length of the trousers to the middle of the kneecap does not paint anyone. Never buy culottes of this length.

Culottes are different in shape, color, material quality. The main difference between culottes and other types of cropped trousers is a wide cut and a length of a palm or two below the knee. At the same time, they can be strict, with arrows or straight, resembling a skirt; can be both with voluminous stitched folds at the waist, and tight-fitting in the upper part.

The voluminous, wide silhouette of the trousers suggests that the top of the toilet should be narrow or fitted. Therefore, it is better to combine culottes either with tight-fitting tops and T-shirts, or tuck blouses and shirts under the trouser belt, emphasizing the waist. Otherwise, you run the risk of looking heavy and squat, or even completely sloppy.

A win-win option - culottes with high-heeled shoes. So you level the feature of cropped trousers to "cut" the length of the legs. However, if you have a fairly slender body and long legs by nature, you can choose flat shoes or even sandals with numerous thin straps. Such styles of shoes will emphasize the fragility of the most elegant and thin part of the leg - the ankles, this will make the image more delicate, feminine, weightless.

Many ladies are afraid to look old-fashioned in culottes. An unexpected recipe that solves this problem - we intend to create an image in retro style! To do this, mix the following ingredients: cropped wide pleated breeches made of suit fabric, a double-breasted jacket with short sleeves made of it and stiletto pumps. A retro look in the style of Lady Dee is ready!

With discreet trousers, you can create an unexpectedly sexy look. The key to success is color. We choose leather culottes in a shade of burgundy or dark cherry, add another trendy detail - a matching off-the-shoulder blouse and high-heeled shoes. Makeup with an emphasis on the lips will help complete the look.

For weekdays, we will choose a set of clothes, consisting of black or dark gray trousers with arrows, shoes with a pointed toe without a heel and a thin knitted cardigan with vertical stripes or rhombuses, worn over a shirt.

For a boho ensemble, we'll use culottes in taupe or another natural color, a linen or cotton blouse with a wide neckline, and a fringed vest for layering, typical of the bohemian style.

Culottes fit into the summer look, perhaps, most naturally. Spacious pants minimally in contact with the skin, allow free circulation of air flow in wide legs. In the summer heat, you will be comfortable in cool smooth silk trousers, a top with thin spaghetti straps and elegant sandals will suit it.Another option, more suitable for city walks, is culottes made of soft linen and a T-shirt made of the same fabric.

In the 30s of the last century, the famous and extravagant woman designer Elsa Schiaparelli offered culottes to fashionistas of that time as sportswear. This trend is still relevant today. Blue or white culottes made of knitwear with an elasticated waistband or drawstring, complete with a T-shirt or sweatshirt. Combined with sneakers or sneakers, this bow will look modern and fresh.

For walks along the coast, an image in a marine style is suitable. Culottes in deep blue or black, a printed vest or T-shirt in the appropriate theme and comfortable espadrilles or loafers together make a harmonious set. The final touch is a perky light panama and the image is completed.

As you can see, culottes, at first glance, are so ambiguous and unusual, they will easily fit into any look!