Lessons In Keeping It Cool In Culottes

| Feb 3, 2015

Culottes are no easy undertaking when it comes to dressing fabulously. Yet no matter how testing they may prove to actually pull off, they are certainly a firm and oh so stylish fixture for the coming season. With top fashion houses from Gucci to Chanel loving the trend for spring, it seems the skinny is out and this perfect alternative to a skirt is here to stay.

So before we check out some stylish outfit options to think about, let’s take a little look at some important facts shall we?

Rule No. 1

Do not be afraid. Culottes don’t bite!

Grey printed t-shirt, River Island €25 // Black leather look culottes, River Island €45 // Slake bracelet, Swarovski €69 // Breanna embellished court shoes, Dune London €120

Rule No. 2

Honestly though? Heels are almost always a must when wearing culottes. The pants are so wide-legged in general which serves to make you look a little stumpier than you actually are and so wearing heels (pumps are best I find) means that the lower part of the leg is elegantly elongated, ensuring you look that little bit taller.

Scuba culottes, Topshop ON SALE £25 // Floral cropped top, Next €34 // White snake print scrappy court shoes, River Island €60

Rule No. 3

Play around with textures and prints but when going for either in culottes, it’s important to balance out the look by keeping it a little tamer on top.

Ear Cuff, Parfois €5.99 // Batman cross body/clutch, Parfois €24.95 // Stripe culottes, Penny’s €17 // Stripe Co-ord top, Penny’s €14 //

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Rule No. 4

Hemline wise? The safest is at the knee. But never go above a few inches over the knee.

White culottes, Red Herring £32 // PERFECT Premium Ghillie court shoes, Topshop £78 // Black crop top, River Island €37 // Jillions bow detail sandals, Head Over Heels by Dune, €22

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