Having come into fashion in the 40s of the last century, 7/8 trousers have firmly established themselves in the collections of fashion designers of women's clothing. The creator of the new style was Sonya Lennart, a fashion designer from Germany. Stylish trousers are loved by girls. Such world stars as Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Brigid Bardot, Jacqueline Kennedy did not ignore them. The shortened length of the trousers gives a woman a special chic.
The styles are very different in texture, width, design, colors, but a prerequisite is that the length must match the style:
- above the ankle and below the thickest part of the calf;
- the cut of the trousers is 7/8 straight, or tapered downward;
- the model may have turns;
- three landing options: low, medium, high.
A variety of models is allowed.
What length should 7/8 pants be?
Let us conventionally designate the standard length of trousers from the waist with the letter D. The formula for calculating the individual shortened length is as follows: D/8*7.Let's say if your D=112 cm, then 112/8*7=98 cm is the approximate length of your trousers. Throw on another 3–4 cm. You can finally understand the length of the product only by trying it on. With different trouser widths, fabric textures, and fit, the length may vary within small limits. Usually the length is 3-4 cm above the ankle. Depending on the characteristics of the figure, shoes and top, shortened trouser legs can visually shorten or lengthen a girl’s height.
Who is this trouser length suitable for?
The ancestors of the cropped model were classic trousers. And the classic suits everyone, even if slightly shortened. If you are short, a high-waisted option looks good. Full ladies prefer a straight cut with a top fit. With average height, the length of the trousers should end 2 cm above the ankle. Tight-fitting models will emphasize the strengths or weaknesses of the figure, but this is also very individual. Sometimes the figure is angular, but it has charm. And some overweight women are suitable for loose trouser styles.
A correctly selected model in combination with outerwear, shoes and accessories will suit any girl. Exceptions are rare and are associated with the physiological characteristics of the body.
What styles of this length are in fashion?
Today, a tapered, straight and slightly flared cut of 7/8 trousers is in fashion. Freedom in choosing an image makes the model ultra-fashionable. But not easy to wear either. This requires a subtle approach. Models for especially graceful girls:
- “Skinny” - straight to the legs - suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions; straight, tight-fitting trousers with arrows, pockets and cuffs at the bottom;
- “Chinos” - with folds and folds at the hips;
- Fashionable this season, hemmed trousers combined with sleepers and high-top sneakers create an informal, casual style of clothing - Casual;
- airy 7/8 models made of silk and chiffon, as well as light trousers made of linen and cotton;
- warm models: made of suiting fabric with a brushed inside, tweed - warm and comfortable;
- models for girls with curvy figures - loose at the hips and tapered at the bottom.
Super fashionable trousers can distort your figure if they do not match the color, style, or the fit is not yours. And most importantly, maintain the required length. There is a generally accepted opinion that the option with wide legs is chosen in order to hide the fullness or imperfections of the figure, but in the fashion world, modern designers create unique ensembles with 7/8 wide trousers for very slender girls.
What colors are relevant?
Colors are a mood, associations, images - an emotional factor in fashion. Some, for example, the classic ones, live a long time. Other, more revealing colors tend to change from season to season.
- blue with a cornflower blue tint, shades of sky blue and turquoise;
- blue is suitable for both slender and plump girls;
- beige is ideal for a gentle romantic date, good for a business meeting, work and study;
- black color is universal, suitable for any figure, age, combined with other colors;
- this season they also wear black with white or colored polka dots;
- muted shades of red, also raspberry and coral, are relevant;
- lemon, orange, bright green, purple, lilac, acid pink;
- ensembles of bright color compositions and neutral classics;
- floral print. It fits well on narrow models, creating a romantic mood.The theme also includes geometric figures, all kinds of symbols and stripes;
- white trousers with a colored top will create a joyful spring-summer mood, but are suitable only for slender girls.
For bright monochromatic models, choose a multi-colored top in related tones, or a plain top of a suitable color and tone. On the contrary, if the trousers have a print or pattern, then the top should be the same color. Preferably pay attention to the combination of fabric texture of the top and bottom of the ensemble. The model and color of the shoe are also important to create a unique look. And don't forget about accessories. Remember how Cinderella was going to the ball? What would have happened if she had not worn glass slippers with her dress of magical beauty?
What shoes does 7/8 go with?
- loafers, oxfords, slip-ons, brogues, moccasins, espadrilles are only suitable for straight-cut trousers with creases, cigarette trousers and trousers with cuffs;
- ballet flats and shoes with ankle straps visually shorten your legs;
- wearing pants tucked into high boots is considered bad manners;
- You cannot wear a light, shortened model with massive and heavy shoes with thick soles. A good alternative is ankle boots that match the color of the trousers;
- for high heels you need shoes that are similar in color to the trousers;
- It is better to wear light-colored ballet shoes;
- when going for a walk, wear comfortable shoes with your trousers - moccasins, sandals, etc.;
- the 7/8 model with a low rise, regardless of style, is worn over shoes;
- In most cases, 7/8s look elegant with high heels.
What is the correct way to wear trousers of this length?
If the bottom is narrow, then the top should be loose, and vice versa - wide models of cropped trousers are worn with a narrow top. Volume is successfully created with the help of draperies, frills, and folds. The loose top can be replaced with a body shirt and a small jacket.A long jacket with short trousers makes the figure grotesque; The appropriate length for jackets, coats, blazers, and cardigans to wear with short trousers is mid-thigh. When dressing for work, choose plain trousers without unnecessary details. For a walk, a loose European-length model with turn-ups is suitable.
Plus-size girls can look elegant if they refuse:
- trousers in light colors;
- lush styles with folds and pockets;
- tight tops;
- wide belts;
- unnecessary decor.
In order to hide your fullness and visually appear slimmer, you need to wear:
- models in dark colors with straight cut and arrows;
- loose tunics, blousons;
- fitted shirts to mid-thigh;
- long jackets and cardigans.
Most often, trousers are decorated with a thin strap and are set in the middle, with the top tucked inward. Cropped trousers are worn in different ways, depending on the weather:
- in the heat - with T-shirts, blouses, tops and T-shirts, shoes - sneakers, slip-ons, moccasins, sandals, high heels, etc.;
- in the cool season, fashionable trousers will pair well with short boots, or ankle boots and a felt trench coat. An addition is a stole or a fashionable scarf to match the color of the ensemble and a wide belt.
Accessories to match 7/8 trousers
multi-colored thin straps for trousers, intricately decorated and ordinary - for different models of trousers;
- bijouterie;
- scarves, stoles;
- handbags.
Top 5 best ensembles with 7/8 trousers
- An ultra-modern tapered blue model with mid-rise arrows. The top is a light silk blouse in a muted coral shade with beige buttons on the bodice. A thin belt and beige shoes complete the modern ensemble.
- Bright summer model in turquoise color with print.Light, airy white shirt with sleeves turned up 3/4. Open heels, jewelry: beads, long earrings hanging down to shoulder level and a bracelet - matching the floral print in golden shades. Large dark glass sunglasses with gold frames.
- An ensemble for walking and relaxing. Voluminous 7/8 gray-blue with fashionable turn-ups and pockets. A light jacket of the same fabric just below the waist and sleeves rolled up to 3/4. Below is a black top for dressing. Slip-ons with thick white soles. The ornament is large gray and white squares. Spectacular sunglasses.
- A chic variation of black 7/8 trousers for slender legs made of elastic, leather-like, tight-fitting fabric. Short velvet jacket with 3/4 sleeves. A lace-effect pattern is laid out on the sleeves and sides of the jacket with a satin cord. Open pumps with thin high heels and a thin strap emphasize the elegance of the look. Tucked blouse with a pattern of thin gray and white stripes.
- An original model in the Japanese style: wide red high-rise trousers made of guipure with a large cross pattern. Lining: short shorts made of silver fabric. A thin white blouse with a round turtleneck and a grass green button-up vest with a low cut at the chest. Voluminous loose top without fasteners with wide transverse stripes in yellow, white, turquoise, crimson and black, the length ends at the bottom of the shorts; the sleeves are wide in Japanese style, the wide turn-down collar is draped under a ruffle, the shoes are voluminous flat sandals in the shades of the main model. Small turquoise handbag. Hairstyle – Japanese hairstyle.
The range of European trousers is so diverse that any woman can easily choose the right model.