How To Style Culottes

Culottes are a trendy, but tricky item to wear. It can be hard to style them right, or even find the right culottes to fit your body shape. But taking the time to find the perfect pair is worth it, because this trend is a must-try.

I hope that these sets can give you some great inspiration on how to wear culottes, once you've found your perfect pair!

Look 1: This outfit will be great for a more petite girl. The high waisted fit, combined with the elongating and slimming stripes, will give shorter girls the elusion of being a little bit taller. I love how classic and chic this outfit is. The jacket adds great layer and definition to the outfit, and the rest of the accessories add detail and sophistication to this beautiful look.

Items: Top, TOPSHOP Floral Crop Top By C/MEO // Pants, Zara Striped Culottes // Coat, Theory sleeveless trench coat // Sunglasses, River Island Light brown half frame retro sunglasses // Bag, Chanel Light Pink Quilted Caviar Maxi Classic Flap // Shoes, Paul Andrew Rhea suede point-toe flats // Makeup, Bobbi Brown Limited Edition Sandy Nudes Collection Set

Look 2: If you're looking for some chic workwear, these are the perfect pants. This minimalistic look is super simplistic, but it still has interesting details because of the pattern on the pants and the layered longline vest. 

Items: Top, Zara Crop Top // Pants, White Satin Culottes With Black Grid Print // Vest, Elizabeth And James Edmund Black Crepe Sleeveless Jacket // Bag, Forever 21 Quilted Faux Leather Satchel // Shoes, Forever 21 Faux Leather Block-Heeled Mules // Earrings, Black Metal Earrings CHANEL // Phone case, Forever 21 Zero Gravity Fine Line iPhone 6 Case 

Look 3: Mixing patterns is a fun, cute way to style these summery, floral pants. Pair this outfit with some dainty, elegant accessories to add maturity to the look, and throw on a gorgeous overcoat for added warmth!

Items: Top, Zara Printed Top // Pants, TOPSHOP Floral Print Culottes // Coat, Mango Waterfall Poncho, Light Beige // Bag, Gucci Turnaround large reversible bonded-leather tote // Shoes, TOPSHOP SPRINGS Slip-On Pointed Shoes // Phone case, Valentino Rockstud iPhone 5 Case: Ivory // Earrings, Kate Spade New York Dear Valentine Heart Studs Earrings Earring, Gold // Watch, kate spade new york Women's Metro Dot Watch, Nude

Look 3: Culottes are a fresh look for summer. Combining these culottes with crisp white accents make this outfit bright and youthful. Also, layering up on jewelry can really make an outfit more exciting and display more of your personality. 

Items: Top, Zara Flounce Sleeve Top // Pants, Zara Denim Culottes // Bag, What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Caviar Bag // Shoes, CARVELA Gossip high-heeled sandals // Sunglasses, Jimmy Choo CINDY Dove Grey and Gold Copper Cat-Eye // Bracelets, Forever 21 Mirrored Bangle Set, Liz Claiborne Gold-Tone 7-pc. Bangle Set // Rings, Forever 21 Rhinestone Ring Set, Forever 21 Rhinestone and Crescent Ring, Forever 21 Rhinestone Cutout Ring Set

Look 4: There is so much going on in this outfit. It has so many different elements that make this ensemble fun, and interesting. With different patterns and textures, this look has a lot of eye-grabbing elements. The accessories really shine and make this outfit unique - so don't be afraid to layer up on kooky, fun accessories. 

Items: Top, Zara Elastic Off-The-Shoulder Top // Pants, White Lace Crop Pants - Crochet Culottes // Shoes, Blue Mirage Sandals // Bag, Big Buddha Geometric Tassel Clutch, Kate Spade Strut Your Stuff Elephant Coin Purse // Sunglasses, Thierry Lasry Oversized cat-eye acetate sunglasses // Bracelet, Anna Field Bracelet, DANNIJO ABEL Cuff, XEVANA Sasha Fierce Arm Party Cuff Set Accessories // Phone case, Marc By Marc Jacobs Rose Gold Crinkled Foil iPhone 5 Case // Makeup, TRISH MCEVOY Beauty booster lip and cheek stick

Culottes are a great transitional trend -- they can be worn all throughout the different seasons. They may be a tricky, and intimidating trend, but this style is well worth the effort.