The culotte has been called the essence of feminism. This thing is multifaceted, complex and allows the owner to focus the attention of others on her legs. At the same time, of course, they should look perfect. And a huge number of model options have been created specifically for this. The widest range allows you to choose a solution that perfectly suits all parameters.
Skirt-pants: what styles are there?
There are many options and models designed for use by women of different status, weight and age. When choosing, rely on your data and problem areas. So, short legs will become a little longer with the help of classic palazzos worn with heels. Those with large buttocks who want to take the emphasis away from them should try to take a closer look at a model with the widest possible leg width.Well, for fragile girls, almost any option is suitable, unless there is a fear of increasing the volume of the hips with smell or showing off sharp knees.
Skirt-shorts
This is actually a huge category of things. Moreover, it is represented not only by everyday things, but also by a traditional element of the sports uniform of some athletes. For example, a tennis player.
Based on the type of presentation, the total weight of short skirts can be divided into 3 classes:
- From the front it looks like a skirt, but from the back you can see that these are trousers;
- the item looks like a skirt due to the width of the legs;
- from the front and back, in a calm state, it seems that this is a skirt of an unusual cut (for example, asymmetrical), but in movement it becomes clear that these are trousers.
Since a short skirt can look as romantic as possible - an example is a model that has a transparent tulle cover over micro-shorts - it is impossible to say for sure what to wear such an item with. It all depends on the specific thing. Some ideas for bows:
- mini skirt and short top with long sleeves;
- denim bottom, and a T-shirt as a top;
- chiffon model and top with thick straps or short-sleeved blouse;
- leather wrap and loose sweater;
- tennis shorts and polo shirt.
When choosing a specific item that simultaneously resembles a skirt and shorts, consider the shape of your knees and legs, the presence or absence of cellulite, and the length of your lower limbs. So, pumped up or skinny legs will definitely look beautiful against the backdrop of a fitness or tennis shorts skirt, but orange peel definitely doesn’t go well with such a wardrobe item. It's better to hide it under Bermuda shorts.
Culottes
These are high-waisted cropped trousers. They fit tightly in the area of the buttocks and lower abdomen, then go loosely.The flare begins approximately at the level of the lower border of the pelvic bone. The model ends approximately mid-calf. Often a wardrobe item is made from flowing, flying materials, but not translucent. There are also options from:
- denim;
- viscose;
- skin;
- office fabric;
- fine wool.
Important! Culottes are a collective meaning for many things that are dissimilar to each other. They can look like disco breeches and Hawaiian capris, a strict classic office pair or summer beach pants.
Pinterest, when creating a review for 2018, found that modern French women prefer robe dresses, and Japanese women prefer culottes. Eastern women wear trouser skirts with discreet flat-soled shoes. For example, with sandals.
Dior also insists on the absence of high heels. In last year's summer collection of the house, models wore denim culottes with shoes with very tiny heels. The look was completed with sailor suits, caps, thin belts and large bags. Bracelets were used as decorations - neat, small, but several at a time.
Other shoe options for culottes:
- mules, pumps, sandals;
- slip-ons, sneakers;
- loafers, oxfords;
- boots.
Boots will allow you to wear your favorite wardrobe item even on a cold or dank day. Wherein try to ensure that the boot ends significantly higher than the bottom of the trouser skirt. Otherwise, when walking quickly, the trouser leg will bunch up and rise a little, thereby opening the gap of skin between the boots and the pants.
Important! It is difficult to build a successful ensemble based on culottes and ankle boots. Models with wide tops look especially bad. Such shoes, in combination with short trousers, visually “break” the leg and make it shorter.
Some, due to the mobility of the lower edge of culottes, prefer to abandon boots altogether, replacing them with insulated boots in combination with tights. However, this solution looks beautiful and does not give rise to thoughts of excessive enthusiasm for eclecticism only if the bottom is monochromatic: culottes, tights and low flat shoes must be made in the same color scheme.
Many designers, creating and presenting collections for 2019, relied on the monochrome look of the entire look: Eudon Choi dressed the models in blue-gray sets (culottes, long shirts, hats), Tibi - in an orange tone (pants skirts went along with long tight-fitting sweaters), Armani – dark blue palette.
The latest designer suggests wearing a short, fitted jacket that has returned from oblivion with culottes, as well as natural and artificial short fur coats with long pile. An envelope bag acts as an accessory.
Opinions are divided regarding which girls should wear culottes. Some people do not recommend them for short ladies, but Japanese women, who flaunt this piece of clothing without exception, and who are not in a hurry to complement it with high-heeled shoes, will only laugh at such a recommendation. A fragile petite woman in culottes looks fragile and petite - and that’s normal.
Another thing is the presence of a large lower belly or absence of a butt. Due to the height of the fit, this version of trouser skirts can highlight these shortcomings. Therefore, if you have problems with the lower abs and gluteal muscles, when choosing a top, immediately reject a cropped top and everything that needs to be tucked in - a classic shirt, a linen-type T-shirt, a thin tight sweater and a turtleneck.Instead, take a closer look at jackets (medium length), wide and long shirts, loose T-shirts, and voluminous sweaters.
Palazzo
This is a longer version of the culotte. Moreover the trouser leg in the classic interpretation of the palazzo almost completely covers both the heel and toe of the shoe – these trousers are so long.
Important! Palazzos can be fitted with a zipper, a drawstring, or an elastic band. If the waistline is problematic, it is better to give preference to trousers with a belt that comes with a bodice.
Materials suitable for palazzo:
- cashmere;
- wool;
- silk;
- linen;
- tweed;
- cotton;
- viscose.
When choosing a palazzo you need to remember that thick materials - tweed, wool - in combination with a high waist - not the best option for an overweight woman. Trousers with such characteristics will visually greatly increase the width of your legs. If an unsuccessful print is added to the wrong material, then the wardrobe item will be able to make a bun even from a girl of normal build.
Important! Steep hips require plain palazzos or things with the simplest possible vertical pattern. Complex patterns, small frequent patterns, horizontal geometric lines should not be present on trousers if you want to look fit and beautiful.
If you decide to buy this model of trouser skirt, immediately look for a top in linen or sports style, a men’s cut shirt (can be printed), a light sweater (it’s better to tuck it in), a blouse or sleeveless vest with a stand-up collar.
With smell
These are trousers or shorts that look like a skirt due to an additional piece of fabric that creates a wrap. The latter is usually slanted, made of the same fabric as the trouser legs - due to this, it seems that the girl is wearing a skirt.
Another option: two-way scent.These models have 2 additional cuts: one extends from the right side, the second from the left. There are details in the middle. They can either be fixed relative to each other and the legs, or come complete with ties - that is, the woman herself regulates where and how to tie the wrap.
Such a thing, having an unusual cut, looks good with a jacket, the style of which is also complex and atypical. You can take a radically different path and choose the simplest possible top: some plain T-shirt, T-shirt or top.
Classic and business options will look wonderful with a chiffon blouse and turtleneck. If you are not afraid of looks without strict lines and clearly defined boundaries, it makes sense to try wearing a wraparound skirt-pants with a discreetly cut shirt worn on top. It is better to unfasten the last buttons of such a top for a slight touch of negligence.
The boho style model can be easily played up with a biker jacket, a shawl with dangles, a hat, a loose shirt or a T-shirt. To fully convey the theme of the image, do not forget to use beads, preferably wooden ones.
With pleats
The pleats located on the sides of the legs are in the overall concept to hide the true nature of the skirt-like trousers. Due to these folds, it seems that there is another one in the middle, and the girl herself is dressed in an ordinary skirt.
Among the pleated trouser skirts, there are many models in the boho style. It is also easy to find an option for the office or a walk around the city. The length of products varies widely. There are things that resemble a palazzo. On the other side of the barricades are cropped Bermuda shorts.
A shirt can be called a win-win top for such a wardrobe item.. It is also worth trying on a top that is held on by straps located on the arms.Alternative solutions: turtleneck, oversized tunic-like jacket, chiffon blouse.