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Ask the Reader: Plus Size Culottes- Yes or No?

Marie Denee by Marie Denee
11 years ago
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I have been watching and playing around with trying this out, curious to see where you are in this thought process. As we have already talked about the plus size spring trends, there are always micro trends that end up stealing the spotlight and for spring, one of those I noticed? Plus Size Culottes.

What are Culottes?

These are, as defined by Stylite: โ€œCulottes hang-like-a-skirt-but-is-actually-pants silhouette, itโ€™s tailored, waist defining, and leg-elongating so long as you find the right cut.โ€ย  Some are shorter, above the knee, and right at the knee, but my fave is the midi length. You see, there have been a few versions that I have found, and this trend intrigues me. On the runway for spring 2014, Elena Miro fashioned a board short of sorts. And I was quite curious about this, and still am. I think I could see myself kind of having fun with thisโ€ฆ Maybe. But then I saw more elevated and evolved versions of this short into the culottes of days past over on You Look Fab, and I got a little excited.ย  Like these:

Spring Midi Culottes

BUT, then I peeped SuppleChic Rocking out in her Midi Culottes when looking for images and I KNEW I had to share her look!

plus size blogger Supple Chic in Midi Culottes

ย  So then I thought, as I peeped the Boohoo Plus Version and the ASOS Curve options, that I could really rock these plus size culottes.

Ask the Reader: Plus Size Culottes

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What is even more exciting is that as this trend is emerging on the straight side of fashion, there are plus size retailers hooking it up for us. THANK YOU! I envision this as the perfect alternative to the midi skirt and to wide leg pants. I could see these rocked with stilettos and a slouchy tee, a blazer and a stacked pump, or a fitted crop top and strappy heels. There are a few ways that I could see this goingโ€ฆ And I can see these transitioning into fall perfectly with stiletto boots. Mmhmmm. It is all about options and variety here. There is something quite polished, sophisticated, edgy, sporty, and sassy about theseโ€ฆ and yes, they are not for everyone or everyoneโ€™s style. But the fact that there are options and new silhouettes that we can play in too? THIS is an amazing mark in progress. I could also see this in a monochromatic look. I am here for that. MMHMM. I want a suit in this. I saw one at an event I went to. This girl was rocking the HELL out of this look. Color me inspired and I am going for it. But this is an โ€˜Ask the Readerโ€™ and I am curiousโ€ฆ

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So now, I ask you: Plus Size Culottes- Yes or No?

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Marie Denee is a digital marketing strategist, media aficionado, and plus size fashion pioneer. Known as the โ€œwalking wiki of plus-size fashion,โ€ Marie has spent over two decades empowering women to celebrate their curves while reshaping the paradigm of fashion norms. In 2008, she launched The Curvy Fashionista, a leading plus-size digital media platform, in response to systemic issues within plus-size fashion, including poor merchandising, back-of-store placement, and a lack of size-inclusive design expertise. As Editor-in-Chief, Marie and her team curate plus size wardrobe and style options from top fashion brands, deliver inclusive news content, and host community-centered events virtually and in person.

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Comments 35

  1. jerseycurvy says:
    11 years ago

    Yesโ€ฆbut only with a heelโ€ฆotherwise you risk looking like one of the mean witches from The Wiz lolโ€ฆor an oompa loompa.

    Reply
    • Marie Denee says:
      11 years ago

      Definitely a heel! I do love thisโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    • Sheri says:
      11 years ago

      I completely agree. I think theyโ€™d look amazing with a high heeled sandal.

      For me, since Iโ€™m on the shorter side, I think finding the perfect length for my height will be a bit challenging. Or I can get them altered for me. (-_-)

      Sheri
      http://www.shapelychicsheri.com/

      Reply
      • Marie Denee says:
        11 years ago

        MMhmmm! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
  2. Jenni Lewis Edsell says:
    11 years ago

    I think they are much more flattering than capri pants since they are the same width all the way down and yes with a heel!

    Reply
    • Marie Denee says:
      11 years ago

      YEPโ€ฆ they excite me so!

      Reply
  3. Noelle Moore says:
    11 years ago

    YES!!!

    Reply
    • Marie Denee says:
      11 years ago

      I cannot wait to test these out. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. Curvily NYC says:
    11 years ago

    I am intrigued, but still not ready to take the plunge with a purchase. Iโ€™m generally not a pants person, so that plays a part too.

    Reply
  5. karenmsmith77 says:
    11 years ago

    Yes, yes and a thousand times yes. Though I have to say, I actually prefer a good palazzo pant, which is also back this year. I already have 4 of those in my closet. They are basically the same thing, just longer.

    I love both of these styles when I was a teenager, and I am so excited they are back in style. I had a really awesome culotte jumper.

    Reply
  6. mrsrony says:
    11 years ago

    I am SO in love with this look. Unfortunately my thighs rub together and its just not cute to be squatting every 6 steps to ungather material.
    I will watch yall with envy in my heart. LOL

    Reply
  7. Shazzy P says:
    11 years ago

    They seem to rock on some, but not on others. I say MAYBE, depending on your body type and Try before your Buy!!

    Reply
  8. barewithbooks says:
    11 years ago

    I hate so much. Like, so, so much. (However, SuppleChic might be the exception here!)

    Reply
  9. zendegy says:
    11 years ago

    If I can look half as good in them as you do then count me in!!

    Reply
  10. Jennae Petersen says:
    11 years ago

    I say YES! Except these are the type of pants that would work best with a heel. And my feet do not do heels. Maybe if I could find a super comfy pair of ankle strap heels, Iโ€™d go for it.

    Reply
  11. Jennifer Sawyer says:
    11 years ago

    no no no i would have to try a pair on to see. they are nice though, I love pants so again I would have to see. I tell you it hides and flattens parts that you have omg I have tried and failed. took them back and walked away. not only am i short but the way they fit they flatten my butt and highs and such its like concealing what I have!!!!.

    Reply
  12. Kirstie Laycock says:
    11 years ago

    I love this look, I think I would need to try them on as Iโ€™m only 5โ€™5โ€ณ and they might be too long for me.

    Reply
  13. NaturallyFashionable says:
    11 years ago

    Love culottes! Chi Chi looks amazing!

    Reply
  14. Eat.Style.Play says:
    11 years ago

    I like them and there are some cute slip (looking) silky tops that would look amazing with them and a pair of strappy sandals.

    Reply
  15. Dan Carr says:
    11 years ago

    Yes,look cute on women! I have a pair, didnโ€™t know the were culottes..

    Reply
  16. Mandy says:
    10 years ago

    Love them โ€“ want them but donโ€™t do heelsโ€ฆ. Just had major knee surgery. What shoes do I wear?????

    Reply
  17. Carol says:
    9 years ago

    No way! You have these women wearing heels with them. Trying to wear this and heels while pushing kids around in a stroller and dragging other items, and also catching the bus while trying to stay cool. You fashion people always thinking women are always wearing clothing, with hands on their hips, one side of butt sticking out to the side and twirling around in high heels which means you must travel by a car. No, join the real world. So why not with sandal and sneakers as I remember in my younger days, and they most had elastic in the back. It was a way of staying cool and transition from not wearing a dress, as society was not all that ready for women to wear pants, nor short.

    Reply
    • Marie Denee says:
      9 years ago

      Well, not everyone has children and while this may not be a viable option for you, it is for some!
      Real world? Living in California, everyone traveled by car, almostโ€ฆ it was incredulously difficult to do otherwise.
      The ones that I have? They do have elastic in the back! ๐Ÿ™‚ And I actually have a video releasing today about and showing me rocking them.
      This was an ask the reader question, soooo not dictating to those who can or what they should wear. I am sorry if you felt offended by the question, but it is a trend that has moved some in one way or the otherโ€ฆ

      Reply
  18. Toni Curvye T says:
    9 years ago

    Yes!

    Reply
  19. Jai-Shirelle Marshall says:
    9 years ago

    Yup!

    Reply
  20. Dionna Humphrey says:
    9 years ago

    At current count I have 5 pairs. Itโ€™s a yes for me.

    Reply
  21. Sabrina Servance says:
    9 years ago

    Yes!!!!

    Reply
  22. La Janee Alford says:
    9 years ago

    No thanks!

    Reply
  23. Sarah Chiwaya says:
    9 years ago

    Hell yes

    Reply
  24. Ingrid Harrell says:
    9 years ago

    I LOVE!

    Reply
  25. Elisa Jean says:
    9 years ago

    I think they look great with heels, but since I donโ€™t wear heels EVER, Iโ€™d never spend my money on something that doesnโ€™t work with my wardrobe.

    Reply
  26. Leslee Barnes says:
    9 years ago

    YES!!

    Reply
  27. Vita Reed says:
    9 years ago

    This 51-year-old reader wore gauchos or culottes in the 1970s. I will leave this to the younger readers.

    Reply
  28. Kawana Dupree says:
    9 years ago

    No. Iโ€™m too short and hippy. I look like a witch in them.

    Reply
  29. Stephanie Yeboah says:
    9 years ago

    YASSSSSSSS!

    Reply

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