Let me start by saying this … I do not plan on embracing this trend. The image of me + culottes just doesn’t seem like a good idea BUT it may be a good idea for someone else. So with that I give you, 10 ways to wear culottes.

hbz-street-style-trend-culottes-005-sm11.) AS A SET

Make yourself a little culotte suit for spring. Bonus points for bold florals.
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2.) IN JEWEL TONES

Make the ultimate statement in a pair of jewel toned culottes. I mean, if you are going to go big you may as well draw even more attention to yourself.
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3.) GET MATCHY-MATCHY

Take the sting out this statement pant by going with a  more monochromatic look.
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4.) WEAR THEM WITH BOOTS

Have a shorter pair of culottes? Cover up those stems with a pair of tall boots.
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5.) SHOW A POP OF SKIN

Let your freak flag fly by showing a little peek of skin with your crazy culottes.
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6.) WITH SANDALS

This trend is going to be huge for spring and you can’t have spring without some sandals.
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7.) MINIMALISTIC

Keep things neutral with a minimalist palette of black and white.

white+culottes+street+style8.) OR JUST WEAR ALL WHITE

Nothing says spring like an all white ensemble!

kaelen9.nocrop.w1800.h1330-29.) PERHAPS PASTELS?

Soften up the look with some great pastel colors for spring.
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10.) ADD SOME STATEMENT SHOES

Get all crazy on the bottom half of your body with a killer pair of statement shoes.



by LAUREN MESSIAH