Wide-legged cropped pants, commonly known as culottes, might have you scratching your head about how to style them. However, did you know there are many ways to make these super comfy pants look elegant, stylish, and appealing?
Three fashion-forward individuals showcase a range of culottes in bold orange, classic black, and crisp white, paired with casual tops and stylish footwear for a modern urban look
While culottes have been making a major comeback recently, you may be surprised to learn they’ve been around since the late Middle Ages.
Initially worn by gentlemen of the European upper classes, culottes were usually closed and fastened about the leg, to the knee, by buttons, a strap, and buckle, or a draw-string.
The Duchess of Cambridge embraced autumn chic in khaki culottes from Jigsaw, paired with a burgundy turtleneck, coordinating heels, and a luxurious Chanel handbag, signifying her penchant for blending high-street fashion with designer elegance on October 9, 2019 (Credit: John Rainford / Cover Images)
Culottes can make a great style statement without compromising your comfort. Perhaps these celebrities will convince you to give them a chance:
1. Katherine Heigl’s Business Elegance
The Killers actress looked ready to conquer the world in her tan culottes, long coat, white button-down shirt, and metallic pumps. This outfit can easily become your workday favorite!
Katherine Heigl departs her hotel in Manhattan, stylishly clad in tan culottes, a long peach coat, and shimmering gold patterned shoes, ready to take on the day with a business-casual flair in New York City on November 13, 2014 (Credit: Peter Cepeda / INFphoto)
2. Jennifer Lopez’s Show-Stopping Ensemble
The American Idol judge went to work wearing chic Alice + Olivia high-waisted pleated gaucho pants. She teamed them up with her Naeem Khan Pre-Fall 2014 gold chain top and Giuseppe Zanotti suede ankle-strap platform pumps.
The embellished top added just the right amount of wow factor to her look!
Jennifer Lopez dazzles at the Hollywood week auditions in high-waisted pleated gaucho pants by Alice + Olivia, paired with a Naeem Khan gold chain top and Giuseppe Zanotti suede platform pumps, adding a spectacular touch to her ensemble in Los Angeles on October 29, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
3. Rita Ora’s Bold Fashion Choices
The British singer saw it fit to match her Whistles ‘Hoshiko’ patchwork culottes with a matching Whistles ‘Mitsu’ bandeau top. With that much confidence, even an utterly matchy ensemble is stylish.
Rita Ora confidently matches Whistles ‘Hoshiko’ patchwork culottes with a coordinating ‘Mitsu’ bandeau top, displaying a bold and stylish ensemble (Credit: WENN)
When leaving the event, Rita Ora also rocked a ‘Hoshi’ check coat from the same brand and a pair of Fendi ‘Iridia’ PVC ankle-strap sandals.
Rita Ora switches on Westfield Christmas Lights and performs for fans at Westfield London on November 3, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
4. Alexa Chung’s Polished Promotion
Alexa Chung introduces her new nail polish line in a sophisticated outfit featuring black Vilshenko ‘Tania’ wide-leg cropped wool pants and an embroidered ‘Sofia’ jacket, embodying a refined and elegant style (Credit: WENN)
The TV personality recently launched her new line of nail polish wearing black Vilshenko ‘Tania’ wide-leg cropped wool pants and a matching embroidered wool Vilshenko ‘Sofia’ jacket.
Alexa Chung showcases her Nails Inc: The Alexa Editions collection, elegantly clad in a floral embroidered jacket, at Selfridges in London on November 20, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
5. Jennifer Lawrence’s Parisian Chic
The ‘Mockingjay’ actress wore culottes during Paris Fashion Week in a head-to-toe Christian Dior ensemble. She paired the flowy charcoal wool pants with a pink cropped top.
Jennifer Lawrence showcases her fashion-forward look at the Christian Dior show during Paris Fashion Week, wearing flowing culottes paired with a delicate pink cropped top, radiating chic elegance in Paris on July 1, 2013 (Credit: WENN)
6. Victoria Beckham’s Sleek and Modern Look
As for David Beckham’s better half, she wore her Victoria Beckham culottes with a cropped white shirt and cropped knitted vest from her fashion label. She capped off her look with a pair of Casadei ‘Blade’ suede pumps.
Victoria Beckham makes a stylish appearance at a Vogue party during London Fashion Week, wearing black comfy culottes with a cropped white shirt and knitted vest from her own label, topped off with Casadei ‘Blade’ suede pumps in London, England (Credit: WENN)
7. Mila Kunis’ Red Carpet Sophistication
The popular American actress wore a belted Brunello Cucinelli jumpsuit with a ribbed knit bodice and poplin legs.
Mila Kunis graces the CinemaCon red carpet with a sophisticated allure, attending the STX Films’ presentation in Las Vegas on March 28, 2017 (Credit: WENN)
Mila Kunis styled the look with Santoni ‘Brigitte’ ankle strap sandals, earrings, bracelets by EF Collection and EFFY Jewelry, and rings by Sara Weinstock and Graziela Gems.
Mila Kunis graces the red carpet at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, wearing a Brunello Cucinelli jumpsuit with a ribbed knit bodice and poplin legs, accessorized with Santoni ‘Brigitte’ ankle strap sandals and elegant jewelry, presenting a polished and refined look (Credit: WENN)
Other celebrities who love culottes include Katie Holmes, Olivia Palermo, Kate Bosworth, Diane Kruger, Jordana Brewster, Ashley Madekwe and Willow Shields.
We don’t know about you, but these outfits made us want to try wearing culottes!