Fashion: to culotte or not?

So this trend has taken a while to win me over. Last time I wore culottes was at school in an effort to stamp my own style on an otherwise boring school uniform. I got away with them for a whole 2 months before a beady eyed teacher caught me and my Mum had to make them into a skirt! Oh well, I tried.

They've come along way from then though. This year sees a multitude on offer from just about every high st chain worth it weight. Topshop have a great red pair that would make any outfit pop. My personal choice would be a denim cotton pair which I would team with a cropped top.

They're not just for the size 8 amongst you either, I've seen culottes look fabulous on those of us with a curvier figure. Team them with flats, block heeled sandals or stilettos and a shirt or loose vest tucked in and you're ready to go!

Check out our pick of the high street and designer offerings and let us know what you think.

See By Chloe printed crepe culottes £270, net-a-porter.com

Topshop croc textured culottes, £50

Whistles Mio leather culottes, £395, whistles.com