How I wear my black culottes

Culottes, divided skirts or whatever you choose to call them are another fashion trend I thought that I would test out. Culottes used to be one of my favourite clothing pieces many years ago. They are one of those cameleon items that can be easily transformed from day to evening with the addition of the right accessories.

They can look very smart for work teamed with a tailored blazer and equally at home for the office evening party with a simple top and some sparkly jewellery.

It was a very cold a blustery day when Mr. P took the above photos so I wore a chunky cream sweater in the first shot. The hat is there to stop my hair blowing all over the place. I am also for the first time wearing a pair of black heeled ankle boots. Not a look I normally go for as I find that they tend to be unflattering and shorten my legs. However in this instance I found that they added just the right edge to stop the culottes veering towards the frumpy.

In the second shot I have teamed the culottes with a simple cream top and wide black belt to add emphasis to the waist. The blue long line cardigan is there for warmth as much as for the look, although I think it adds a casual air. It was just too cold to take it off and show the sleeveless cream top on its own.

1st Image

My cream sweater is by Gerard Darel (I bought it on my recent trip to France) similar but with Vneck or similar with high neck. Black hat from my large collection similar. Black suede ankle boots.

2nd Image

Culottes as above. Sleeveless cream top by Zara. Long navy cardigan also purchased in France. Similar by Eileen Fisher (30%off) also their sheer hemp cardigan (50% off).

PS. For my winserlondon fans there are some great reductions on a selection of their key pieces here including the tunic I featured in my “What to pack for a visit to the British countryside” down from £150 to £99.

This is what culottes used to look like.

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Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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Pam@over50feeling40 says:

21st November 2015 at 12:02

You look great in culottes...the perfect model!
Jennifer says:

22nd November 2015 at 00:49

They look great on you! I remember that Vogue pattern. I probably used it to sew several pairs in my youth!!
Susan G says:

22nd November 2015 at 15:09

I am skipping the whole culottes revival, but I think you've done a great job with them, particularly in the second photo. And I love your belt!
Beata says:

24th November 2015 at 19:41

Josephine, I also have a pair! I love the first look! The turtleneck and a stylish hat are a perfect match to your culottes! Beautiful pictures :) hugs x Beata
Irene (Reni) E. says:

15th December 2015 at 19:54

I like culottes,too. I´ve got two pairs for summer. Having seen your pics I think I need one like yours, too. I´m happy of coming across your blog. I think there should be more blogs by women of mature age. I´m 64 and I started my blog (renisoddsandsods.wordpress.com) this September. Best wishes!