As something that many of us wore in grade school, culottes (French for “women’s wide trousers”) don’t always win admirers in this day and age. My husband, for instance, is not a fan, but as for me? I’m loving my culottes moment. And considering my favorite is a $52 denim pair from the Gap, he should be pleased! The fit is amazing, and it comes in a petite size for my fellow 5’4”-and-under Snobs. The key to keeping the look sophisticated is adding the right accessories: a pointy-toe pump in an unexpected color like SJP’s Fawn 100 (at Nordstrom for $350) and a grown-up necklace in the style of Givenchy’s sparkly crystals
(at Nordstrom for $78). Sophisticated need not be expensive or formal, though, so I also like Madewell’s casual plaid
(at Nordstrom for $74). Whatever you do, just make sure to leave your skin-tight jeans at home this summer. You can’t breath in them, let alone wear lotion! Throw all the pieces above together, and you get a seasonal uniform that’s stylish and comfortable; and how many trends can you say that about? Check out other culottes below…
1. Gucci Cropped Wide-Leg Pants (on NET-A-PORTER for $1,200)
2. T by Alexander Wang Striped Denim Culottes (on NET-A-PORTER for $300)
3. MiH Jeans The Kin Stretch-Denim Culottes (on NET-A-PORTER for $215)
4. Stella McCartney Air Force Denim Culottes (on NET-A-PORTER for $730)
5. Gucci Denim Culottes (on NET-A-PORTER for $695)
6. 7 for All Mankind Denim Culottes w/ Raw-Edge Hem (at Neiman Marcus for $225)
7. Raquel Allegra Denim Culottes (on NET-A-PORTER for $350)
