They’re Back: Wearing Culottes While Pairing Pastels

The Look:

Top: ASOS Duster Coat In Cocoon Fit (Also love this coat here); Piperlime Collection Flutter Top; Bottom: FP One High Waisted Pintuck Culottes; Shoes: Guess Skin Print Pump (Old); Similar here; (Also love this shoe here); Bag: Banana Republic Convertible Crossbody

The Look For Less:

Top: Boohoo Chloe Fluid Trench Coat In Pink; Charlotte Russe Lace-Trim Flutter Sleeve Top; Bottom: Pixie Market Denim Culottes; or Forever 21 Classic Pleated Culottes; Shoes: Urban Jungle Taupe Snakeskin Print Pump; Bag: Chain Strap Crossbody Purse

I’m sure at some point, when cleaning and organizing your closet, you have had second thoughts about getting rid of a certain item, because that little voice in your head said “Don’t do it…It will be in style again one day.”  Well, here’s a lesson in listening to your inner voice.  In 2014, we saw the culotte trend take off as a revival of the goucho, and it looks like this retro silhouette is back in 2015, and probably here to stay.  If you own a pair of culottes, this is definitely an item to bring out for spring, and/or if you are looking to add this item to your wardrobe, here are a few how-to’s for wearing the culotte.

1.  If you don’t feel the culotte will flatter your figure, just think of this full silhouette as a midi skirt with a slight pant feel.  If you are comfortable wearing an A-line skirt, you can certainly wear the culotte.

2.  Pair the classic culotte with a blouse or tee tucked in to eliminate having an over abundance of fabric on the top and bottom.  This will not only add a slimming effect, it will keep the proportions of the outfit simple.

3.  Pair a high-waist pair of culottes (shown in this post), with a crop or shorter top , and a heel to elongate the bottom, and create a waist slimming look.

4. Start with a pair of culottes in a neutral shade like, blue (navy or baby blue), black, grey, or cream for easy pairing and styling.

Because spring has sprung, I was in somewhat of a pastel color mode, so I paired these baby blue high-waist culottes with an off-white shorter top, pink duster coat and heels.  I love the flow of these culottes, they are so comfortable, and they give the appearance that I am wearing a full midi skirt.  The top and the bottom are both so versatile, they can be worn from day to evening.

You can get the details on each piece in this outfit by clicking the links at the beginning of this post in “The Look,” and “The Look For Less” section, or you can visit the shop fashion page here.

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Hope your spring is off to a great start, and as always, thanks for reading!