How to Master Wearing Culottes Like a Street Style Pro

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At first glance, culottes can seem intimidating, with their awkward shin-grazing length and wide-leg silhouette. The key here is to treat them as you would a midi skirt, and you'll find that they boast as much versatility and work with plenty of pieces you already own. Basically, culottes are a flattering addition to any closet. If you're still stumped, we scoured the streets to find the chicest snaps that make for excellent culotte-wearing style lessons. From streamlining with one shade to adding pops of color, see how to wear culottes like a street-style pro, and then shop a few of our favorites.

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FOCUS ON FOOTWEAR

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Choose an ankle boot that meets the end of the trouser for a well-composed look.

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SHRUG ON A STATEMENT COAT

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Throw on an oversized graphic coat to make a statement and play with varying lengths.

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PLAY WITH PRINTS

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Choose a pant with a bold print to add some unexpected personality to the outfit. Pair with classic staples, like a relaxed tee and leather jacket, to keep the look balanced.

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EXPERIMENT WITH PROPORTIONS

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A form-fitting top that cinches at the waist helps to offset the culotte's volume.

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GO MONOCHROMATIC

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Streamline your outfit by choosing one shade and weaving it throughout the entire outfit.

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ADD POPS OF COLOR

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A pop of color, like a bold sweater, and metallic finishes can give any outfit a boost in interest.

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ATEA OCEANIE

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$585 Atea Oceanie SHOP IT Opens a new window

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TIBI

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$350 Tibi SHOP IT Opens a new window

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H&M

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$40 H&M SHOP IT Opens a new window

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THEORY

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$335 Theory SHOP IT Opens a new window

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COS

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$125 COS SHOP IT Opens a new window

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ZARA

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$50 Zara SHOP IT Opens a new window

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GO MONOCHROMATIC

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SHRUG ON A STATEMENT COAT

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PLAY WITH PRINTS

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EXPERIMENT WITH PROPORTIONS

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GO MONOCHROMATIC

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ADD POPS OF COLOR

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ATEA OCEANIE

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TIBI

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