Cropped trousers are becoming one of the most common and popular clothing options; they are popular in offices, find fans among young people, and are in demand among women of all ages. For some, cropped trousers will allow them to show off a thin ankle, while for others they will visually add a couple of kilograms and “take away” 10 cm from their height. How to figure out which case is yours, choose the right trousers and combine them beautifully with other clothes - about this in our article.
A little history
Cropped trousers have one nice feature for women. The fragile leg peeking out from the wide trouser leg successfully emphasizes female insecurity, grace and adds its own charm to the created image. The idea of wearing such pants came after the Second World War, when femininity was most in demand by society.
Authorship is attributed to two historical figures. German fashion designer Sonja de Lennart and Italian Emilio Pucci, who named this style in honor of the island of his stay - Capri.
Who will suit the shortened style?
When choosing pants, you should be careful and try to avoid visual disruption of the harmony of your figure. If the selection is unsuccessful, they can both visually make the legs shorter and maintain the impression that the owner has outgrown the clothes she is wearing and they are simply too short for her.
To avoid such an undesirable effect, give preference to styles with a high waist, and also choose options where the bottom of the product falls on the narrowest part of the leg. The tops tapering towards the bottom will visually reduce the silhouette. Straight wide legs are best avoided on a solid figure.
The choice of style must be made taking into account the features of the figure:
- Tight, cropped trousers look harmonious on a woman of any height, but they clearly outline the line of the legs and can only be recommended for those who are confident in the slimness and good shape of their legs.
- Trousers widened at the bottom will suit women of any figure. Slender people can wear them with both short jackets and blouses. For curvy ladies, items that cover their hips are better suited.
- A narrow model can be confidently worn by a proportionally built woman of average size; when choosing, give preference to pants that are not too tight, reminiscent of leggings.
- Boyfriends hide figure flaws better; they can be recommended for women with luxuriously shaped hips. A darker color for the bottom or a plain version of the entire set will cover wide shapes well.
- Models that are tapered at the bottom, but with a large number of folds and significant volume in the upper part, can be worn by women with wide hips; the drapery can successfully hide the spaciousness of volumes.
Fashion trends for the 2019-2020 season
Cropped trousers are one of the main trends of 2021. They certainly look very stylish and highlight the beauty of your legs and ankles, attracting admiring glances to the latter. However, do not forget that short trousers are a difficult style; you should carefully select the look, including shoes, to go with it.
If you incorrectly choose shoes for short trousers, you risk ruining your entire look. In addition, your legs may begin to appear shorter.
Office option
Fashion designers offer different styles of trousers. A high or slightly low waist and a strict cut are quite suitable for office style and allow these items to be worn by a business woman. Straight-cut models with arrows go well with jackets, blouses, and vests. They are a delightful alternative to classic pants.
In this case, it is better to give preference to purely office tones: blue, gray, brown and beige. Of course, the classics are perfect for the office: black and white. Strict tailoring implies a solid color and minimalism in details. Naturally, you should not wear cropped jeans to the office or business meetings.
As shoes we can recommend for tall and slender business women - models with small, stable heels. For the rest, shoes with an open instep like a boat are perfect. For ladies with curvy figures, it is better to take a closer look and wear elegant shoes, but you should not give preference to too thin stiletto heels; harmony should be maintained in the image.
Outerwear
The top for an ensemble with cropped trousers depends on the month of autumn and the temperature, but you should not expect that you can wear them in winter if they are not winter cut (under boots or thick tights) and with winter outerwear.
That is, expect to wear them most likely in September-October, and in warm regions in early November.
What kind of top can you choose? Firstly, a denim jacket - they look wonderful, especially if you choose a casual or youth style. Secondly, a light leather jacket - these can be leather jackets, jackets and classics. You can even choose a denim or leather shirt, both options can easily play the role of a light top.
Another permanent option is a cardigan; everyday models fit into any look. This top is truly universal, but it is important to choose the right length of the cardigan so that in combination with cropped trousers it looks not funny, but stylish.
A fur vest would also work. Any type of fur looks great, from arctic fox to mink. Coyote, galangal, fox (both red and silver fox) are very popular now, and faux fur is very popular.
Youth trousers with flat shoes
Features of the cut of short pants include an open ankle, which does not always have an ideal shape. In this case, well-chosen shoes can visually correct the lower part of the leg.
Women with a large size should combine short pants only with shoes with heels, even small ones, and be sure to avoid thick male soles. They will make the image heavier.
Men's cut pants pair well with flat or flat shoes such as loafers, boots or moccasins. It won’t be difficult to choose what to wear with short youth pants. Shoes with a buckle and a small heel are a good choice, as they will highlight the graceful curve of a woman’s leg.
If you want to create a casual look, combine short pants (both jeans and culottes) with sneakers and trainers.
Moccasins and loafers
For warm weather, you can save a stylish combination with loafers or moccasins. These shoes usually evoke a masculine style, and pairing them with elegant cropped pants neutralizes this effect and flirtatiously reveals the ankles.
The noted shoe options will be the perfect completion of a business style. If your goal is to create a distinctly strict look, choose pants with arrows.
Feminine flying models
When creating a spring and summer wardrobe, it is better to place the main emphasis on convenience and comfort. Wide cropped trousers come to the fore. In this case, culottes and palazzo pants will complement your wardrobe well.
Flying dynamic styles look good in the bright and hot summer. The most popular materials in the summer are silk, satin and cotton. You can use artificial or mixed thin fabrics, and give preference to bright colors: red, fuchsia, yellow.
A shortened version of pants is considered a win-win for slender, tall people. If the height is shorter, before creating a finished look, the housewife will have to experiment a lot with the length of the product and the height of the heel.
Some buying tips
- Try on pants separately from all other clothing. This way you will see the flaws in your figure and understand whether this is your option or not;
- Collect the image. You won't wear pants alone anyway. Think about what from your wardrobe might be suitable. If there are few such items, choose additional basic sweaters or blouses from the store;
- Pay attention to the shoes. Photos from fashion magazines are full of elegant models. Their images seem beautiful, but unattainable in Russian weather conditions. However, it is possible to take the concept as a starting point;
- Textile. Since the trousers are form-fitting, it is quite possible that they will wear out. Therefore, if you intend to wear the item for a long time, do not skimp and choose high-quality tailoring and material.
Cropped trousers are a truly beautiful outfit when skillfully combined with other things. It is important not only to collect the entire image. It is necessary to take into account the features of the figure of their owner. Knowing your shortcomings and characteristics, you can “play” with the length of the top, the height of the heel of the shoe, even with accessories.
Decor in this case plays an important role. If the trousers are high-waisted, a belt will come to the rescue. It can be either leather or fabric. Accordingly, the shoes in this case will be different than with other options.
What to wear with cropped trousers in winter?
When putting together a set for the winter, special attention should be paid to the combination of shoe length and shortened hem. You should not tuck the product into your boots; if this creates folds, they can ruin the look. The best winter combination would be boots or ankle boots.
In the case of a wide style, it is recommended to wear pants over boots, but special attention should be paid to the length, it should cover the shoes. Remember that in certain situations, tights may become visible to the public, so you need to pay special attention to their color and quality.
Short, fitted sheepskin coats, jackets, and coat-robes work well as winter tops. As a material, choose traditional winter fabrics: wool, drape, cashmere, as well as jeans and corduroy.
Shoes with stable heels are good for the cold season; they can lengthen the silhouette and make the ankle area more graceful.
Low boots
Lucky women who live in a city with a favorable climate can wear a combination with low boots. The rest of the girls can try this idea in practice in the warm weather of early autumn.
To make such an outfit harmonious, stylists advise choosing thick tights to match the trousers, but on warm days you can do without them altogether.
Fashionable new cropped trousers 2021-2022
In the new season, length 7/8 is very popular and relevant. Styles can be very diverse in width and quality: tabernacles, pipes, classic models, jeans. By choosing the right pants among the proposed fashionable clothing options and experimenting with the choice of shoes, you can create a beautiful look in any style.
Skinny
Skinny pants can rightfully be considered the most popular trouser model in Russia today. But stylists implore us: don’t, don’t tuck your skinnies into tight knee-high boots, let this habit remain in the 90s! You need either over the knee boots or boots with a loose top, nicknamed “pipes”.
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