Cute and comfy, culottes are easy to fall in love with. Not only are they freedom enhancing and ultra comfy; this seasons culottes are made to flatter.
The culottes of 2016 are knee-length or calf-gazing and wide-legged. Don’t confuse them with that miniskirt slash baggy shorts trend from a while back.
A simple styling trick is to wear a tighter top with your baggy culottes - a fitted turtleneck or a skin-skimming cami work well. If you’re going for high-waisted culottes tuck in your blouse or wear a cropped-length top. Here are our five top picks of culottes for all occasions.
Camel Culottes
MOTO Camel Denim Culottes, £38, Topshop
These camel denim culottes from Topshop are an easygoing option. Style with Birkenstocks and a checked shirt or plain tee for casual cool.
Knitted Culottes
ASOS Knitted Culottes in Denim Yarn, £30, ASOS
These knitted culottes in denim yarn from ASOS can be dressed up with a crisp white shirt and pointed navy court shoes or worn as casual-wear with a white tank top and white plimsolls.
Head Over Heels Addyson Square Heel Pointed Courts, £38, House of Fraser
Printed Culottes
Printed Culottes, £19.99, H&M
These black patterned printed culottes are perfect for spring. Style with a slim-fit top, cropped denim jacket and wedge sandals and accessorise with a tassel handbag and bangles for a boho vibe.
Black Strappy Cork Wedges, £19.99, New Look
Tailored Culottes
Black Smart Belted Culottes, £38, River Island
These smart belted culottes from River Island are chic in the office worn with a shear chiffon blouse or ruffled shirt. Sitting high on the waist, the built-in belt adds definition. Wear stiletto ankle boots with your culottes to add height and extra-swing.
Striped Culottes
Wide-Leg Print Culottes, £20, Simply Be
Vertical stripes are THE SS16 print. Vertical stripes are also very flattering, having a streamlining effect. Go monochrome by teaming these striped wide-leg print culottes from Simply Be with a white top and cropped black blazer or add a pop of colour with this orange sleveless rib top.
Sleeveless Rib Top, £14, Simply Be
