So we have a perfect pick for you this summer, the trendy and madly chic culottes! The fashionable pants are definitely worthy of the spotlight this week and kind of for the rest of the summer too…
What is culottes
The culottes are not a new clothing piece, but have been worn in different shapes throughout the history. The pants are defined by their knee- or calf-length and have been used, mostly by men, both during the 18th and 19th century. The culottes women wore was mainly underpants to wear under their wide skirts. The pants today however, are mostly calf-length and are quite wide with a resemblance to skirts. Kind of like the pants version of skirts, that is!
When To Wear The Culottes
The pants are both comfy and chic which qualifies them for most occasions. They are both great for informal wear at home, a day out and about and also for a day in the office! As they are both a perfect piece for patterns and colors, the options are endless when choosing the pants for their purpose. A pair of classic, navy blue, culottes are great for more formal wear whilst a pair with a crazy pattern (perhaps a tropical one?) are great for a day off! As you are careful when choosing colors and patterns normally for different occasions, so should you be with the culottes!
How To Style The Culottes
The pants, as we mentioned above, are great as they come in various styles. When pulling off the culottes there are mainly two things you should think about. The first one is the silhouette of your outfit. As the pants are wide you might want to go for a narrow top, but as you don’t want the outfit to be too heavy by the calves of your legs, you might want to go for a narrow top that gets wider downwards. You also want to be specific with your shoes and pick a pair of shoes that’s simple. With that said, a pair of shoes with an elegant heel or a pair of ballerina. Sneakers can also give a nice contrast, but be sure that the pants and the shoes won’t out do eachother!
I haven’t found the right culottes yet but I’m so happy I found your articel! The tropical one is just out of this world! Thank you for sharing and the style tips! 🙂 xxx Kathi
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Love this! Great post babe x
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Love your blog, it’s so informative!! Fantastic post, I love culottes! If you find a fab pair they’re really flattering! Xx
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Lovvee culottes! Thank you for the styling tips!!
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They’re so chic right?! Xx
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Love the look of culottes on others but not sure if I could pull it off! Great styling tips!
Jill
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It’s a great clothing piece if you’re comfortable with them, always worth a try! Xx
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Me encanta el estampado tropical de estos culottes!!!
Un beso
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Esta muy bonita!! Xx
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I love culottes! Love the print of these! 😉
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Jeanne
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The culottes are great, and yes the H&M print is so good! Xx
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I totally agree with you on this! These pants are so in fashion now I almost every girl/woman has them!
I love how they look and the way you can accessorize them with cute tops, chains and bags!
I must say that I bought them for myself as well! I chose to buy them from Zara because I am simply loving that shop, he!
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They are great to style and play around with when you’re comfortable with them! Yes, Zara is a great shop indeed, so good at picking up trends too! Xx
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It’s a cool trend, but I am not sure I’ll hop on board with that one as I think you have to be tall to pull them off.
xox
Lenya
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Oh no, you don’t have to have you length on your side! If you try to pair them with heels or with longer tops you’ll create an illusion of you being longer than what you are! Don’t be afraid to try! Xx
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Great post, love it!
Kisses
Martina
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Thank you! Xx
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I need to try this trend- I still haven’t! 🙂
-Ashley
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It’s a lovely trend and so much fun to play around it when you’re comfortable in them! Xx
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I only like one culottes in my closet and haven’t worn. I am still trying to figure out how to wear it so thanks for this article! 🙂 I somehow have an idea on how to style it.
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The only way to know what really works is to try it! A good tip is also to begin to wear them in an environment your comfortable with, and after you’ve gotten used to them you can move onto wearing them whenever you feel like it! Xx
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I don’t actually have a pair for myself but I love the culotte trend and seeing how other people style them!
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It’s a great trend indeed, and both perfect for out and about and comfy wear at home! Xx
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I love your styling tip of wearing culottes with trainers – that’s a look that often seems to look very stylish when styled well. Have a lovely week!
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It might be a crazy tip, but if you’re comfortable the outcome is often really chic and fashionable! Xx
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I am always so nervous to style culottes – this post is so helpful! Definitely a trend I want to try xx
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They can be tricky to style the first time around, but when you’ve gotten your hand on it, they are so much fun to play around with! Xx
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when culottes trend have just started I never thought it would stay for so long. But I’m so glad it’s still trendy x
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It’s such a lovely trend, it’ll probably stay for the summer and perhaps fall too, if we’re lucky! Xx
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This is absolutely one of my favorite trend!
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This trend is great indeed! A perfect piece of fashion! Xx
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Printed ones are so fun!
They surely are, and culottes have the perfect shape to do the print justice! Xx
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Love culottes pants, at firsts I thought I would never wear them but now thwy are a super must in my closet! 😉
Xo
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That’s so good! Often when you’re unsure about a piece, the only way to truly know is to try them and see where it leads you! Xx
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Thanks my dear 😀
Love this trend. Look so sofisticated 😀
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It’s definitely a lovely trend and sophisticated are a perfect word to describe the pants! Xx
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Wow! Love Culottes! Looks awesome!
Xoxo,
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Culottes are great and so fashionable! Xx
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Those pants are so cute
xo
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Oh yes, the culottes are cute and so comfy too! Xx
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Amazing ! This culottes seems to be a nice fashion trend that I have yet to try (: x
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It’s a lovely fashion trend and kind of everyone will probably wear them this summer. But they are chic and comfy so it’s fully understandable! Xx
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Love this trend! Plus I am in love with those palm print ones!
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The H&M ones are great, lovely with the tropical pattern. The summer vibe is so good! Xx
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I’m still not sure about culottes but would love to rock one, especially those Tome ones with the belt! I love it!
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If you find a pair you like, you’ll definitely begin to wear them! They are that good! Xx
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nice!! love this! 😀
Have a great week!
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The culottes are great! Xx
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There is seriously nothing more chic than properly styles culottes – such a great post!!
Laura
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That’s a great way to put them, when they’re matched good they are too chic to be true! xx
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I’m not a fan of the culotte trend… I don’t think I’ll get on board with this one… BUT I’ve seen some people style them quite wonderfully, and you picked out some cute ones for sure!
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It’s all about taste and luckily you don’t have to like all the trends! But culottes are definitely a go-to if you like ’em! Xx
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I am so obsessed with culottes! Great post, I love the blue topshop ones! I have to try it! I like your blog by the way, let me know if you want to follow each other! x
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The blue topshop culottes are great, love that they’re pleaded too! Xx
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The H&M palm print ones are SO cute and perfect for Spring! LOVE!
They really are, a terrific combo of print and shape! Xx
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Oh very interesting post
xx
The culottes are so good! Xx
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culottes are my fav! I wore them all growing up and glad they are in style again 🙂
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It’s so lovely that trends comes and go! Especially when you get to wear your favorites again without being ashamed! Xx
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Culottes are so fun and definitely my fave this season!
Happy Monday, love!
xoxo, Vanessa
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They are so much fun and a perfect go-to piece! Xx
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I have tried a few pair of culottes but I can’t pull it off. It makes my legs look short and stout, I love how it looks on others but on me it’s utter crap.
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Have you tried them with a longer top or heels? Also picking a pair with vertical stripes will add some length and matching with a long cardigan too! Xx
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I’ve been wanting to get hands on one of these but haven’t been able to find a good one. Thanks for sharing!
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They are definitely a go-to piece when you do find a pair you like! Net-a-porter have so gorgeous desginer ones and both H&M and Zara have lovely and more affordable options! Xx
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I love some loose culottes for the beachside! They’re perfect for a nice walk on the beach since the water doesn’t soak the bottom of them. 🙂
xo
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That’s a great perspective and situation for the culottes, definitely adds to their pro list! Xx
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if I was taller I would definitely wear them with sneakers, but they are usually so long I have to do some type of heel. still love them though!
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Perhaps a pair of sneakers with a heel will do the trick? The sneakers really adds a bit of an edge which gives such a nice contrast! But heels do make ’em flattering if you need the extra length! Xx
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This post about Culottes is amazing!! I love culottes and am a huge fan of them. I have a few pairs actually. Thanks for sharing!
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The culottes are so amazing and you can’t get tired of them if you have them in different colors and prints! Xx
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So that is what they are called! This is an amazing post. So inspired to buy a pair!
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Also, I think I am going to buy the pair from TOME
Yes, the name for the pants are culottes, quite french and definitely chic! And the TOME ones are so good, the belt in the waist is genius and delicate! Xx
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That palm print cullotes are so pretty!
Xo, Christianne
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Right? It’s H&M that are the genius mastermind! Love the tropical pattern! Xx
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Perfect inspirations, love the culotte pants! Tome my favorite! *_*
Kiss
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Culotte pants are terrific! Xx
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Love these H&M culottes! I will wear them but need to do them with sky high heels because I’m so short. Great picks!
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The H&M culottes are great! Heels definitely helps if you need to add length, another genius tips is to wear a top that ends in the middle of your thighs. A long top and a pair of heels will make you look really tall! Xx
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I haven’t tried these, but I’ve seen many bloggers rocking them!
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Then it’s time to give ’em a try, they are kind of love at first sight when you get around to try them! Xx
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I love wearing them during the summers. They are quiet airy, looks stylish and quiet comfortable with thin piece of cloth. They are great combinations with tees and tops.
That’s a perfect sum up of what the culottes are! And definitely a great piece for the summer! Xx
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I love culottes, although I definitely prefer them with heels. The Vince pair look really stylish! Great post 🙂
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Heels are a great way of adding length to your culottes and your outfit, a small sandal will also do the trick! Xx
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Very nice tips! I love culottes and I wear jeans culottes most time, but I like all types of those pants. I think, every woman looks gorgeous with this fashion piece and it only depends on matching it with the right pair of shoes and the right top.
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Jasmin
It’s definitely a great piece and flattering whatever your body type is! It’s all about knowing how to play with the details and the top, and you’ll get away with wearing them even though many people consider them a piece for long and slender people! Xx
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I’m still wary about culottes in myself because I’m so short. But I’m tempted by those Tome ones with the belt!
Mili | Sharmtoaster
If you know how to style the culottes and know how to keep the length in your outfit, the culottes are a great addition to your wardrobe! One tip is to play with stripes and also long tops. This will make the outfit look longer! Xx
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I love this trend and I wear it all the time 🙂
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It’s such a chic trend and great for everyday wear! Xx
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I don’t really know if I would feel comfortable with wearing culottes but thanks for sharing!
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They are really comfortable to wear so even though you might be unsure to wear them in public, they are so good just to have for your leisure! And when you’ve gotten used to wearing them at home, you’ll perhaps find courage to wear them in public with something chic?! Xx
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Love the pants, nice picks! Great post.
Thanks for sharing.
Xo, Raysa
Thank you! They’re both great as pattern and in monochrome! Xx
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I LOVE culottes. Such a fun trend.
Amy Ann
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It’s definitely a fun trend! A gives quite the challenge to style, even though you get used to their qualities after awhile! Xx
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I love my culottes and consider them a meeting point between wearing a skirt or pants. Great tip re shoes to choose!
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They are definitely a meeting point between skirt and pants, perhaps why they’re both comfy and fashionable! They are a perfect go-to piece! Xx
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Such a great post, girlie! I love how sophisticated and chic culottes look, always creating a polished element to any outfit, while exuding effortless cool vibes! I love the ones you’ve shared here from Topshop, the color and pleats are so pretty and trendy for the season! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you’re having a great start to your week so far!
XO,
Jalisa
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The topshops one are definitely golden, a perfect combo of style and color for sure! Also love the flirty vibe to them, and they will for sure be so good for the summer months! Xx
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I love culottes <3 They are so trendy & comfortable! Nice post 🙂
They are indeed, and easy to match too! Xx
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Great tips! Love the colour of the Topshop pair.
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It’s a gorgeous one, right? Love the style of the pair too! Xx
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Great post! I’ll have to try this trend out this summer.
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It’s a perfect clothing piece for the summer! Both airy and fashionable! Xx
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I love this tred, great tips!!!!
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It’s so chic and fashionable, thank you! Xx
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i love this type of pants!
They are so good right?! Xx
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I’ve never been brave enough to try them but they do look gorgeous! Might have to give them a go!
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They are both comfy and chic, so definitely worthy of a go! If you’re not comfortable with them when out and about, they’re a so good as comfy wear too! Xx
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Great post! xx
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Love culottes, the H&M pair looks lovely. Gemma x
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Right? Love the tropical pattern! Xx
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Culottes are so stylish! Kiss and happy week
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They really are, and so good for warmer days! Xx
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I love culottes, my latest outfit on the blog is with culottes!
xoxo
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Gonna check it out then, love to see how others have matched their culottes! Xx
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This is such a lovely informative post! I think they look the prettiest with heels, especially if you’re shorter.
xo
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Heels are definitely a good way to style them if you need to give your outfit length! Matching with a longer top will also add length to your outfit and gives you the chance to go for sandals also! Xx
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