0406 Pattern of culottes trousers

Classic culottes: elegance on the edge of art
(from the French culotte — «shorts»)
Design and silhouette.
Wide hips, extending from the waistline. There are two pleats on the front halves of the trousers. Zipper with codpiece. Belt with belt loops. Classic welt pockets on the back halves. Clear arrows.
Materials for reference culottes:
Wool crepe with a matte gloss, perfect drapery
Gabardine stiffens and holds the arrows
The softness of viscose + elastane + light elasticity (comfort)

Why do you need to choose and sew culottes
1. Visual lightness: The open ankle lengthens the legs even without heels.
2. Versatility: Suitable for ballet flats, loafers, stiletto sandals.
3. Seasonality: Wear from spring to autumn (+ tights in the cold season).
4. Silhouette correction: they mask full hips, emphasize thin ankles.
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to wear?
• Office: fitted jacket + blouse with bow + pumps.
• Bohemian style: voluminous sweater + massive wooden beads.
• Evening: silk top + pumps + embroidered clutch.
• Casual wear: Converse sneakers + crop top + leather vest.
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The rules of a perfect fit
• For miniature models: choose a heel height of at least 5 cm.
• For curvy hips: dark fabrics + vertical arrows.

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«Culottes are a dialogue between austerity and femininity. They don’t hide their legs, but present them as a jewel» (Karl Lagerfeld).
Brands for inspiration: Chanel, Max Mara, Joseph.
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