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How to choose and wear culottes? Look tips and ideas

A deliciously retro style and a comfortable cut with an elegant look, these are the two main assets of the famous culottes new age version .

A favorite piece of the 1940s, the culottes has recently reappeared among designers to become a must-have for women's wardrobes. But beware, the culottes are one of the risky pieces when it comes to creating a nice contemporary look. With its somewhat old-fashioned spirit and this cut that seems at first glance "not very feminine", it is enough to make the wrong associations to completely miss the long-awaited stylistic rendezvous when wearing culottes .

So as not to be mistaken, here are all our tips for wearing culottes properly in 2021!

Choose a cut adapted to your morphology

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It's the B.A.BA when it comes to fashion, you don't always wear what you love. Well yes, we wear what we like, but above all we wear cuts that are made for us.

The first thing to do is therefore to ask yourself if the cut of the culottes is made for you. This hybrid piece between pants and skirt can literally flatter your silhouette, like destroying it in the blink of an eye.

In reality, all body types can wear culottes . But every woman should choose her haircut carefully .

  • So for small , we opt for long culottes to lengthen the silhouette and give a slender effect.
  • For the rounds , we will choose a fluid and light culottes , preferably plain so as not to weigh down the silhouette with a heavy print.
  • The big ones , they can afford the cuts of short culottes .

Which culotte skirt to choose?

Again, not all culottes are created equal. While some will give you a great cut to show off the figure, others will make you look like you've borrowed your grandma's skirt pants. To be sure to be at the heart of the culottes trend , we recommend one of the following models.

7/8 culottes


First of all, if you want to be sure to choose a trendy culotte, go for the 7/8th cut .

Very fashionable this year, it can be found everywhere on current pants and cuts of jeans. It is suitable for most body types and it flatters the silhouette since it refines when worn with heels. And it is the perfect length, which we see in all fashion magazines. A good reason to go there without asking any questions!

Denim culottes


As much as we are not particularly fans of culottes, we must admit that the mixture of modernity and vintage d a denim culottes immediately makes us want to get to the heart of the matter.

Denim is one of the trendiest materials out there. It gives this casual, streetwear, comfortable spirit that we wear for a trendy look. And paired with the retro cut of the culottes, the combo works beautifully.

High waist, light jeans, raw, white or black, it doesn't matter. You will see that you will have no trouble adopting this retro style cut. In fact, it even looks more and more like other trendy jeans cuts this summer.

Leather culottes


Well, we won't go over the good reasons to opt for a leather fashion piece this year, since it's enough to look at the number of leather skirts, leather pants or leather shorts found in all the stores to understand that leather is THE refined material that gives style and character to any look. Either, we go for it and we go for leather culottes ! There very seriously, there is enough to create a look of hell worthy of the most beautiful looks streetstyle seen during Fashion Week.

The white culottes


This is probably the most elegant of all culottes, the white culottes and its pure color perfect for a feminine look that has allure. One piece at a time trendy , retro and BCBG. A sweet mix of several styles, which go well with other fashion pieces, will give you the look of the woman of the day, be sure!

Of course, with this kind ofdressy culottes , it is advisable to opt for a nice pair of heels such as pumps or block heels.

How to wear culottes in style?

The secret to wearing catwalk culottes , is to choose the right fashion pieces to associate with it. We will not deny that the culottes alone have this old-fashioned spirit. To give it a little boost and bring the modern touch it needs, you will therefore have to use ingenuity by opting for trendy pieces.

Here are some particularly inspiring looks to help you find the right pairings.

With an oversized white shirt

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We know that the oversized white shirt is one of the must-haves of the year. A piece of the men's wardrobe that brings with it its share of elegance and eighties/nineties style. To wear in loose mode over the culottes and preferably with high heels to upgrade the look. Add a clutch or handbag (bucket bag, fanny pack or clutch bag).

By the way, this look also works with a blue shirt!

With an oversized denim jacket

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Still in the retro spirit of the 80s, we stay with a standard that works every time, the oversized denim jacket. It breaks the codes and breaks the too straight look of culottes by bringing modernity.

The seventies style

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To surf the seventies wave which is currently blowing on the fashion planet, there is no doubt that you will be a hit with your culottes. The right option is the high suede, leather boot or velvet (ideal camel color).

As for the cut of the culottes, you'll be right in the theme with a denim culottes (long or short) or with a culottes with printed (flowers, tiles).

What shoes with culottes?

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The shoes you're going to choose to enhance your culottes will come to put the point of grace to your look, so there's no question of doing anything. You needfeminine and trendy shoes , but not just any.

  • The ideal is sandals or pumps which reveals a little of the natural arch of the foot. A feminine touch that is just right to give even more allure to your retro chic look.
  • In winter , wear ankle boots or high heeled boots .
  • You can also create a very nice retro look with a pair of slingbacks (on the other hand, not ballet flats with culottes).
  • If you like vintage styles, you may have the audacity to associate the new shoe trend of the moment with your culottes, I quote the clog shoe. As usual, you will have to choose your model carefully. A camel leather clog, with a strap and a high heel to keep the chic and feminine touch and not fall on the old side.

And the sneakers with the culottes ? Yes or no?

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  • For 7/8th cuts, why not.. But in a slightly bohemian or totally casual register , obviously not in a chic register.
  • Trendy sneakers colorful and punchy like pink sneakers, can add a real plus to your outfit.
  • If you like chic sportswear looks, this is also the opportunity to create a cool outfit with chic culottes and dad shoes colored for example.

In summary

  • There are dozens of reasons not to dare to wear culottes, but when you take a look at the incredible looks that you see on the catwalks or the influencers who wear culottes, there's plenty to want to exercise.
  • In order not to be mistaken, opt for a denim or leather culottes in the 7/8th cut.
  • Pair it with high heels and a trendy top (puff sleeves, oversized cut, balloon sleeves, shoulder pads).
  • An accessory and voila!

Photo Credit leather culottes cover @Maje