Styling Cullottes - YouLookFab Forum

Hi Ladies.

I bought a pair of cullottes and these are my first styling efforts... note I have not worn them out of the house yet.

#1 With Ink Blue blouse (semi tuck), yellow slim belt and high heeled boots

# 2 Same with a jacket

This combination is my preferred one so far.

#3 with a patterned jacket

#4 with my new black and white abstract jacket - not convinced of the proportions here.

I have approached this like I might a fit and flare dress. The cullottes in some respects mimic a midi skirt and I have tried to keep the top half fitted rather then voluminous.

A more slimline boot would be better but my boots are flats and really wanted to try with a high heel. I am still considering footwear options but I think heels are a must as otherwise the cullottes are going to make me look squat.

So what do you think?

Appreciate you taking the time to look.

xxx Deborah

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Ornella

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Wow, being rather unexcited by cullottes so far, I must say I love this to the point of wanting ones myself if there were opportunities to wear them! I think that your observation about the parallels with fit&flare dresses is spot on and what makes me think it could work for me, on top of the color. They really look like fab midi dark skirt.

I love all the looks but I can't get over #1. The simplicity of it is the wining formula for me. Yellow belt peeking from the semi-tuck is an excellent accessory. I think the boots are perfect footwear for cullottes.

I am really looking fwd to seeing more outfits with them

Lyn D.

These are lovely Deborah! I love the more fitted tops etc, but am finding the slouchiness of the boots a bit distracting. I would like to see them with your oxfords, a wedge bootie or a slimmer long boot too. A stand-out look!

Anonymous

I think a slimmer shinier boot would look better with them. The slouchiness adds bulk to your calves at the point where the culottes flare. Other than that, I like the combos you have come up with!

Parsley

Culottes have not been on my radar, but they look striking on you, Deborah!
I like the first and second pictures the best, but I couldn't exactly tell you why. I do love the ink blue and black combination.
I think you're right on target about needing a sleeker boot, but sometimes we just have to work with what we've got.

You look great!

Transcona Shannon

OMG! These are beyond fab on you Deborah! I'm particularly taken with outfit #1. I love the colour combination of the inky blue with black, the slouchiness of the blouse and the simplicity of the outfit. Just gorgeous!

Alecia

I like one and two best. Those are great. I think it's the length of the tops. Full like a fit and flare dress, a more cropped length is better. I also agree that a slimmer boot would be nice, but I don't think this pair is bad.

jayne

I agree on liking 2 best because it tames the looseness of the blouse. It is the most ftted jacket as well.. Do you have any more like that one? I felt the boots were fine.

Jamie

I'm no good at cullottes, and I haven't given them a try yet. So, for my totally uneducated opinion -- I really like these combinations! My favorites are #3 and #4 because I like the lighter contrast of the jackets.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

*faints*

Deborah

Angie, picking you up and making you a cup of tea! Fainting's good yes?

*recovered*

KILLER to the power of KILLER. The very best of YLF!

That's what I think of you in these culottes Debs, and especially #1.

ManidipaM

#1 is totally outstanding. I think this works best with a shorter jacket, even cropped perhaps, as you would wear with a dress or full skirt.

Angie, thank you! And ladies I am thrilled you like these:)

I knew I was taking a risk, and certainly where I live, no one is wearing these, but I want to step out and not be a total slave to trends. Can't wait to wear them now I have your permission to wear them out of the house lol xxx

rachylou

High style! #1 is a dramatic knockout (!) Daring but not crazy.

Beth Ann

Oh yes! I'm saving this to favorites, Deborah! This is such a wonderful, modern way to style them, particularly #1. I bet they're comfy, too!

Victoria

I am not a huge fan of cullottes that these looks absolutely FABULOUS on you! I LOVE the way you styled it, its chic and proportion is just right. I think all outfits look good but my fav is #1

Jenava

I love all the stylings! But, I think it's rather see a pump or fitted boot than this slouchy one.

Kiwichik

Oh wow styled to perfection in every photo - haven't noticed these in the stores here. What brand are they as thy look pear friendly?

Astrid

I LOVE them! Totally awesome. #1 is to die for.

Heather

*jaw dropping*

Jjsloane

I love you in 1 and 2 and I have a particularly poison eye for culottes.

Meredith1953

I remember these as gaucho pants when I was in my early twenties. I had a pair and loved them! Yours look great and I especially love #1 and #2. The inky blue top and the fitted jacket just makes you look so tall and slim. The "almighty unbroken vertical line"!

CocoLion

When I saw the word "culottes" I had bad 80s (or was it late 70s?) fashion memories. But these work. Especially 1, 2 and 4. And I don't mind the slouchy boots at all. It makes the whole outfit a little more casual. Where did you get them? Are they a new item or thrifted?

Louise

I want me some cullotes! they are great in all the outfit reincarnations x

Inge

Moderator

Deborah!! Keep those culottes under lock and key because I am coming to steal them. They are fan-tas-tic!!! And I love all your interpretations here, (my absolute favourite is 1).

So much love for the culottes! They are definitely keepers thanks to your lovely feedback and will be worn this week when I take a training session:;

Since you asked, Kiwichik and Denise... Yes they are thrifted and it's was 50% off yellow ticket items (Salvation Army) so I paid $3.00 for them! I really felt I should have paid more. They appear unworn, are a beautiful fabrication and are well made. I also think they are a fairly current item. They are "Yarra Trail" an Australian label that caters for the 40+ woman. There range is available in NZ but not the USA.

ButterflyLady

I love all the variations, Deborah, and the boots look good to me.

I have a pair of black culottes - a slightly 'narrower' shape, which I really enjoy wearing, but no one here wears them, either!

Vicki

High style, like Rachylou said, and echoing Parsley that culottes haven't been on my radar, and you wear them as if ready for a walk down the runway. I I love 1, 2 & 4 best, but any styling here looks wonderful, Deborah.

Scarlet

I think I like 1 the best, actually--simple and strong in the best way. For a topper I like 4 the best the proportions and print seem to work well. I think these boots may be okay as is, although a streamlined boot would also look good. I suspect heels are probably a good way to go. Wow, this is a very fun look.

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