Culottes are taking over the fashion world this summer, here’s how to style them to look chic and classy

Culottes typically resemble skirts but are divided or split to appear like loose-fitting trousers or shorts. This summer take inspo to style them.

How to style culottes this summer

With crop tops or shirts

Pick up a monochrome combo and pair your culottes with a crop top for that casual summer look. Pair it with flats and a chic bag like Karishma Tanna to complete the look. You can also pair your culottes with shirts and button downs.

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With embellished top

Just like Athiya's look, pair a culotte with an embellished top for a date night or a party. Opt for high heels to give yourself a stylish look.

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Go floral this summer

Summer is all about being colourful and fresh just like blossoming flowers. If you love floral prints then pick colorful culottes with floral tops and colourful bagy tops.

Tunic top with culottes

Go ethnic this summer with striped culottes with a tunic top, a shrug, and your favourite footwear to complete the look.

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Noodle tops or vest tops

You can also opt for noodle straps or vests to go with your culottes.

What are culottes?

Culottes are a type of clothing item that resemble a skirt but are actually divided or split to appear like loose-fitting trousers or shorts. They typically hang like a skirt but are structured with leg openings, giving them the appearance of a skirt. Culottes can vary in length, from just below the knee to mid-calf or even ankle length. They can be made from various fabrics and are often worn casually or as part of a more formal ensemble, depending on the style and material. Culottes have been popular throughout fashion history, experiencing peaks of popularity in different decades.

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