Culottes, Wide Leg Trousers, and Flare Jeans…A Look at Spring Fashion from the Bottoms Up!

Two of our favorite culotte looks…one of Spring’s hottest pant trends

Spring is here, and its time for a wardrobe refresh. Push back but never away your skirts and skinny jeans from the front of your closets and try a sampling of Spring’ coolest  pants trends: culottes, usually cropped, wide leg trousers, and flare jeans.

Culottes

These are not the jersey knit “gauchos” of the early 2000s! Today they are much more tailored, and are an absolute essential for your Spring wardrobe…they were all over the runways…our favorite being TIBI!  When wearing these pants, its all about proportion. There is such a movement happening to long and lean looks from the runways that the return of the pant is only in keeping with that thought. They are best worn with heels, to elongate the legs…because they are not the most forgiving look for a woman under 5’3. They are best paired with a slim fitting top tucked in, or a crop top. Add a blazer or jacket  to make this look also more work-appropriate!

Wide Leg Trouser

Wide leg trousers are a mix of comfort and style, and the breezy fit make them great for transitioning into the warmer weather of Spring. If you are petite, a heel is a must with the wide leg trouser! This menswear look was all over the runway, in such shows as Alexander Wang, Rachel Zoe and Calvin Klein. These trousers pair well with a fitted silk shirt, and when worn monochromatically look their very chicest!

Flare Jeans

In addition to your skinnies, take note, the 70s influence in fashion is not stronger anywhere that with the return of the flare jeans! Flare jeans make your legs look miles long, especially paired with a chunky heel or wedge. They are easy to dress up or down, and are great with off the shoulder tops, bohemian style tunics, blazers or vests…preferably with fringe!

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