The ancestor of the quite popular clothing called culottes today were trousers worn by aristocratic men in past centuries. Until the 60s of the last century, women were wary of these trousers.
Not everyone had the courage to wear them; they were embarrassed by the unusual style. But about two or three years ago they became very fashionable. Women's culottes are shortened wide trousers, the length of which ranges from below the knee to above the ankle.
They differ from other short pants in their wide cut and length. They come with arrows, straight ones, similar to a skirt, with folds stitched at the waist, etc. With the help of this style you can very successfully create a “retro” look.
Many women, regardless of age or body type, purchase them to add to their wardrobe. Moreover, culottes are a universal option; they look great in a business suit at an official meeting or in everyday work, a casual ensemble on a date, or a beach set when traveling. Not bad as a jumpsuit for the evening. Very comfortable. Many fashion masters love this model and actively work with it. It is constantly changing thanks to the design ingenuity and talents of fashion designers.
Color range of culottes
Traditionally, dark or pastel colors are chosen for trousers. This is especially true when it comes to the cold season. Black, white, and beige trousers have been and remain classics. But original daredevils, not afraid to shock and surprise, turn to bright and, at times, garish shades. For summer, purple, yellow, red, pink, green, blue and other catchy and effective tones are quite acceptable.
We select fabric according to the season
Very often various artistic images, so-called prints, and all kinds of ornaments and designs are used. Checks have always been and remain in fashion; stripes look good. It would be a good choice to choose a culotte fabric with an unusual pattern of two colors. Many fashion fans prefer stylish khaki or original fuchsia.
Trendy styles
In the collections of world designers, culottes are presented in a wide range. Choosing the best option will not be difficult.
Leather
Leather products are perfect for everyday outfit, business or holiday looks. Such products hold their shape well and are combined with almost all fabrics. Leather trousers look sexy and feminine, adding a touch of chic to your look.
Such trousers are usually chosen by young ladies and mature women who are tired of the strict dress code. Pants made of genuine leather or faux leather look good with T-shirts, pullovers, turtlenecks and cardigans. For footwear, you can choose sneakers, pumps or ankle boots.
High waist
High-waisted culottes will be a real salvation for those who cannot boast of an ideal figure. The paper bag style focuses attention on the waistline, which is why modern fashionistas love it.
Products with a high waist form a harmonious proportion in relation to the top, suitable for girls with any type of figure. Stylists recommend purchasing similar culottes made of thick fabric. You should not buy products one size smaller, otherwise any imperfection in your figure will be noticeable.
High-waisted trousers can be worn with a tucked-in T-shirt or cropped cardigans.
For office
The office dress code allows for wearing culottes. True, there are some restrictions on colors and designs. For a business look, it is better to buy items made from suit fabric, leather or plain denim. Pants should be of a laconic cut and with minimal decoration.
If the company has a strict dress code, then stick to neutral colors: blue, black, khaki, gray. If there are no such restrictions, then feel free to buy culottes in a rich dark color: almond, eggplant, burgundy, dark emerald, etc. For the warm season, it is preferable to choose products in nude tones.
Evening option
Culottes can be safely used to create a festive outfit. For a special event, you should buy pants made of expensive fabric: velvet, lace, taffeta, velor, etc. Models made from bright fabric and richly decorated, for example, with sequins, feathers or metallic fabric, will also be relevant.
Cropped trousers focus attention on the shoes, which will help to advantageously present stylish and unusual shoes or sandals. Even simple culottes can be easily made festive; just add festive decor. The greatest demand is for products decorated with bows, large buckles or animal patterns.
For short women
Girls with a height of up to 170 cm and below need to be very careful when choosing culottes. It is better to stick to models made of flowing material. Stylists recommend buying high-waisted trousers or wearing a wide belt to visually make your legs longer. For shoes, it is better to choose one that completely covers your foot, for example, ankle boots or sandals with ribbons.
Culottes Materials
In the cold season, it is better to choose dense materials for culottes. Depending on the weather or the overall ensemble in clothing, it can be leather, or leatherette, wool, suede, thick denim, tweed or velor. For summer, chiffon, silk, thin denim, and satin are selected. The universal material for such trousers is suit or trouser fabric, dense heavy silk.
The cold season has come
Popular colors:
- black;
- striped;
- denim;
- red;
- white;
- blue.
It is very pleasant to wear trousers that are made of cotton fabric. They are very good quality, wear for a long time, and remain in excellent shape for a long time. Even repeated washings do not spoil their wonderful appearance. Pants made from 100% linen have similar qualities.
What to wear with culottes in autumn and winter
In autumn and winter, it is necessary to combine trousers of this style with outerwear.
They look with:
- down jacket;
- fur vest;
- coat;
- fur coat;
- sheepskin coat;
- jacket
The main thing is that the top has an interesting, extraordinary solution and, in an ensemble with culottes, must not be shorter than them in length. You can even out the wide bottom of your trousers if your coat or jacket has a voluminous collar, and you can also wrap a wide scarf around your neck several times.
If it is still warm enough in autumn or spring, culottes can be combined with a jacket, long jacket, jacket, cardigan with smooth transitions and modest patterns. As for voluminous sweaters, it is better to wear pants of this style with sweaters of light rather than thick knit. Such a set can make even an attractive figure look blurry and plump, depriving her of femininity and grace.
Long live the sun
In cold weather, warm tights or knee socks are a must. This detail should match the tone of the trousers or shoes. But the solution option will also be interesting when they are selected with a creative texture. Being visible, tights or knee socks will add a piquant accent in this case.
How to fit into an everyday look
Original items are increasingly found as everyday clothing. However, many fashionistas criticize the peculiar trousers, considering them a clown outfit. The main reason for this is ignorance of simple rules that allow you to avoid falling into the category called “expectation / reality”. What to combine a whimsical little thing with so as not to look ridiculous? Let's take a closer look.
As mentioned earlier, pants of this type visually shorten the legs and generally distort the proportions. This is compensated in the following ways:
- properly selected shoes: a good choice would be high-heeled shoes, boots with high tops, shoes in nude colors that blend as closely as possible with the skin tone. Avoid models with long toes and flat soles. Such patterns will further reduce height and make the feet look awkwardly long. Low-cut options with lacing fall into the same category;
A good choice would be high-heeled shoes, boots with high tops, and shoes in nude colors that blend in with your skin tone as much as possible.
- increases the height of the waist with a high rise. This technique not only gives you a few missing centimeters, but also slightly shortens the torso, thereby correcting the ratio of body parts;
Increases height waist with high rise
- presence of verticals. Very often we are reminded that vertical stripes make you look slim. Let's reveal a secret: this fact applies not only to prints; straight lines can be created using clothing items, long jewelry, and sharply smoothed arrows. Let's give an example: if you add a light, elongated cardigan, jacket or blazer to a set of culottes + loose blouse, you will automatically elongate the silhouette, make your appearance slimmer and lighter. Likewise, straight arrows lengthen the legs and make them slimmer;
If you add a light, elongated cardigan, jacket or blazer to a set of culottes + loose blouse, you will automatically elongate the silhouette
- taboo horizontals. In contrast to the above, we note that excessive fragmentation of the figure with horizontal lines will spoil the impression;
- color harmony. An excellent total look consists of clothes in a single color. A monochromatic robe does not divide the figure into many spots of color and does not create an emphasis on individual parts of the body;
An excellent total look consists of clothes in the same color
- association game. To understand what type of culottes will suit you, draw a parallel between similar styles of skirts. So, if you usually wear a circle skirt, then trousers with wide legs and lots of pleats are also suitable. An analogue of trapezoidal skirts are models of panties without folds with legs that slightly widen towards the bottom. If you prefer a pencil skirt, without a doubt, opt for straight culottes with arrows or pintucks.
Advice! Are you going on vacation? Don't forget to bring your culottes. Ultra-modern products made from lightweight fabrics are great for wearing in the summer; you can wear them to the beach, drop into a cafe or stroll along the embankment in the evening.
What to wear with culottes in summer
During the summer season, clothing should allow the body to breathe. The cut of these trousers makes it possible not to find yourself in an uncomfortable situation in hot weather.
At sea I'm free
In summer, the following are suitable tops for culottes:
- fitted or tight T-shirts. They can be either colored, with patterns, or plain, calm colors;
- cropped tops on one shoulder or with dropped shoulders, plain or with an original print;
- regular shirts in a classic style, as well as shirts with ornaments and lace;
- delicate flowing blouses made of cotton, chiffon, silk;
- original blouses with open shoulders;
- cropped jackets.
The listed items can be worn over trousers or tucked in. Sometimes the shirt can be tied at the waist, giving the look an artificial sloppiness. The entire suit can be complemented with a hat, tie, bright belt, and suspenders.
History of appearance
Bomber pants are incredibly in demand today. They are easily recognized by their wide cut and draping at the hips. A girl in pilots stands out from the crowd and pleases the eye with her spontaneity.
The style, like many other men's cut trousers, appeared thanks to the army. The American military - members of helicopter crews had uniforms convenient for flying. The pockets on the trousers were designed in an unusual way to make it easy to put and remove objects without changing the sitting position. There was an expansion zipper at the bottom of the legs and a tightening belt at the waist.
After a while, fashion designers took a closer look at the style, coming up with variations of pilot pants based on them. Silent film star Sarah Bernhardt was the first to try on the jacket and trousers of the famous pilots. However, the excitement around this model has appeared recently. In the late 90s, fashionistas first tried them on with simple, cozy clothes, and 2-3 years ago, women's pilot pants became a real highlight of high fashion shows. Now absolutely all women are in a hurry to buy these clothes, regardless of age and physique.
What to wear with nautical culottes
The nautical theme is always interesting in fashion. Here we can talk about a combination of pants in dark blue, light blue, black or white with an original or classic vest, a short top in light colors. A T-shirt with images on a marine theme will be very suitable.
Good job - great luck
A men's shirt can make a good set of culottes. Complete the look with a Panama hat and either textile shoes or loafers.
New trend of the season - overalls
Many fashion divas were seen in overalls of various cuts. The new trend has sunk into the souls of Cameron Diaz, Kendall Jenner, Taylor Swift and Chiara Ferragni. Culotte overalls are at the peak of the fashion industry, because one product combines two trends at once. Such products still appeal to slender beauties who prefer high-top shoes.
This is a self-sufficient thing that does not need an additional abundance of clothing elements. A stylish jumpsuit can be with or without arrows, in a sporty, business or romantic style, for everyday wear and going out. Sometimes a T-shirt or blouse is worn underneath, and an elongated jacket or a standard-length jacket can be thrown on top.
Culotte overalls are at the peak of the fashion industry, because one product combines two trends at once
Such products still appeal to slender beauties who prefer high-top shoes
This is a self-sufficient thing that does not need an additional abundance of clothing elements
The resulting image depends on the shoes:
- a classic stiletto heel lengthens the silhouette; in this outfit you can safely go to a business meeting or a romantic dinner in an elite restaurant;
- sneakers, sneakers and other semi-sports pairs with low speed do not always indicate sports. For example, white slip-ons, a light shirt and a dark jumpsuit are an excellent outfit for a business lady working in a responsible position in a prestigious company.
It’s not at all difficult to create a business look; such culotte overalls are distinguished by a calm shade range and the absence of prints and decor. Therefore, it is enough to throw a laconic jacket over your shoulders - and your stylish look is ready.
A stylish jumpsuit can be with or without arrows, in a sporty, business or romantic style, for everyday wear and going out.
Classic stiletto heel lengthens the silhouette
In this outfit, you can safely go to a business meeting or a romantic dinner in an elite restaurant.
What to wear with sports style trousers
They were originally of a sporting nature, because they began to be worn by women in the 30s of the last century precisely as sportswear. Shoes add sportiness to many culotte models. They are combined with white low-top sneakers and sneakers.
Shoes say a lot about a person
The top in such an ensemble will be loose; these are items made of knitwear or cotton. Here you can choose a T-shirt, short T-shirt, sweatshirt. When it's cooler, a denim or leather short jacket will do. A backpack will complete the look.
