Culottes are what your grandma wears when it’s hot out, right? They’re made of cheap polyester, they’re unflattering and they’re uncool. Except they were all over the Spring/Summer runways. Maybe it’s time for us to forget what we thought about these free-flowing bottoms and embrace the idea that they can be chic.
Culottes help balance out our new crop top acquisitions, they lend flair to a casual look and they can definitely be transitioned from day to night. On top of all that? They’re comfortable, too. This is one piece you shouldn’t fear. And one trend that’s likely to stick around from now until fall. Check out our culotte looks for inspiration and easy ways to adopt this runway style for real life. You’ll wonder why culottes were relegated to seniors in the first place, and be glad they’re coming out for the fashionably forward.
Why You Shouldn't Fear Culottes
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Why You Shouldn't Fear Culottes #1
1. Bodycon Crop Tank $9.75 at Aeropostale, 2. Black Mombassa Statement Bib Necklace $45 at Oasis, 3. Cocobelle Milano $74.99 at Piperlime, 4. Charlie Brear Pale Blue Denim Weave Culottes $715 at Avenue 32
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Why You Shouldn't Fear Culottes #2
1. A.P.C. Factory Sweatshirt $150 at La Garconne, 2. Pave Hex Hoop Earrings $88 at Henri Bendel, 3. French Connection Plain Buckle Crossbody Bag $45.15 at ASOS, 4. Converse Chuck Taylor Classic Colors $40 at Converse, 5. Paul & Joe Mesh Culottes $415 at Stylebop
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Why You Shouldn't Fear Culottes #3
1. 3.1 Phillip Lim Midnight Twisted Origami Top $615 at Avenue 32, 2. Faceted Teardrop and Round Shaped Crystal and Silver Plated Earrings $55 at Artisan Design Gallery, 3. Natasha Couture 'Floral Oil Painting' Box Clutch $50 at Nordstrom, 4. Black Wrap Culotte Trousers $27 at Dorothy Perkins, 5. Dashell Shoe Republic $49.99 at Heels
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Why You Shouldn't Fear Culottes #4
1. Cream Wrap Crop Top $40 at River Island, 2. Eddie Borgo Rose Gold-Plated Cuff $315 at Shopbop, 3. 202 Factory Medium Transparent Neon Clutch $70 at Opening Ceremony, 4. Narciso Rodriguez Metallic Leather City Sandals $795 at Saks Fifth Avenue, 5. Tibi Pleated Pants $550 at Shopbop
