culottes

Knee-length divided garment

Culottes are women's pants cut wide and full to the knee, resembling a skirt.

The design allows freedom of movement while maintaining a dressier appearance than trousers: She wore culottes to the garden party.

The word comes from French, where it simply means pants or breeches.

garment

knee-length

Reaching the leg's bend

flared · high-waisted · tailored · cropped · A-line · breezy · voluminous · cuffed · pull-on · lined

fashion

runway

Paved path for planes

ensemble · silhouette · trendy · boutique · sartorial · lookbook · statement piece · street style · capsule wardrobe · resort wear

comfort

breathability

Airflow through material

lightweight · relaxed fit · unrestricted · flowy · casual · everyday wear · travel-friendly · packable · stretch

history

suffragettes

Female voting-rights activists

mobility · freedom of movement

styling

blouse

Loose-fitting upper garment

blazer · espadrilles · wedges · mules · statement earrings · crossbody bag · cardigan · ankle boots

Categories
Opposites
garment structure

culottespencil skirt

Slim, straight-cut garment

tube skirt · skinny jeans · leggings · hobble skirt · slim-fit pants

leg coverage and fit

culottesskinny jeans

Form-fitting denim pants

leggings · jeggings · tight pants · tights · cigarette pants

formality and style register

culottesevening gown

Woman's floor-length formal dress

business suit

Family

culotte

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G