Culottes
Culottes are the ultimate wardrobe style staple. Culottes can be worn the same way as you would wear a midi skirt. These pants are timeless and versatile, pair them with boots in autumn-winter and flats or heels in spring-summer. Culottes are characterised by a wide leg and midi length hem. They come in high waist, pleats, loose or slim fitting.
Tips on how to wear culottes
- If you’re petite we recommend opting for slim fit or tailored culottes that will flatter your body and make sure the pants legs are not so long that they will drown your legs.
- If you’re short we recommend pairing them with heels to help elongate your legs.
- Opt for soft folds and avoid bulky material at the waist as they will give you a wide waist or make you look heavier than you are which is something you don’t want.
- Opt for tops that have less volume (such as silky top) than the culotte pants. Tops can be tucked in or out depending on how you feel and make sure your top doesn’t go past your hipbone if you tuck out.
How to style culottes
Beige pleated culottes with utility jacket – two piece outfit: Olivia Culpo wore a beige Dior culotte with a matching utility jacket draped over her shoulder, a white tortoiseshell cat eye sunglasses, Christian Dior cross-body handbag, cognac leather belt and a pair of strappy white stilettos as she took her new puppy to a vet appointment in LA.
Charcoal check pattern fitted corset with matching culottes: Gemma Arterton wore a black buttoned corset top with matching culottes when she attended Chanel’s pre-Baftas 2020 party in Mayfair London. She accessorised her look with a pair of heels and pearl necklace.
Black leather culottes with boots: Kendall Jenner attended the Longchamp show in NYC dressed in black high waisted leather culottes which she teamed with a pattern turtleneck and a pair of block heel knee-high boots for a chic effortless look.
Navy blue culottes: Queen Maxima look effortlessly stylish when visiting the Veteran Institute dressed in a pair of navy blue wide legged culottes which she teamed with a flowy white top. She accessorised her look with navy blue heels and a matching clutch bag.
Periwinkle culotte with crop top: Jessie J stepped out for dinner in Santa Monica dressed in periwinkle flared culottes with a white crop top t-shirt, trainers, Stella McCartney snake print bag, cat eye sunglasses and a black mask for an effortless stylish look.
Leather culottes with leopard print cardigan: Charlotte Hawkins was spotted arriving at Global Radio studios dressed in black leather culottes which she teamed with a Karen Millen leopard print cardigan, pink & orange court shoes and a studded tote bag for a sassy look.
Green culottes with trainers: Kate Middleton Attended a Sports Aid event at Stratford’s Olympic Park dressed in Zara green culottes which she paired with Mango rib knit top, a navy blue blazer and a pair of M&S ribbon detail lace-up trainers for a smart athleisure look.
All photos credit: Daily Mail
