Cull the culottes? Absolutely not, especially when stars like Fann Wong and Jeanette Aw show us how to rock the baggy pants

Wear them with absolute comfort

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We used to love skinny jeans and cropped cuts more than we should, but in recent years, the universally flattering loose fit that culottes features are taking the centrestage.

Spotted on international and local celebrities, culottes can be styled for any occasion and it is an ease to be in. Be it uptown chic to downtown cool, there is a pair out there for you.

For some culottes-inspo, we look to local celebrities like Fann Wong, Julie Tan and more on how to nail the trend and be elegant yet snug at work.

Fann Wong

2/11

Known as Mediacorp’s ‘Ah Jie’, Fann Wong exudes classy demeanour with her ultra-covetable printed culottes matched with a simple black top.

High waisted, they give an illusion of a longer and more slender silhouette, exuding an elegant charm that is work-appropriate.

@fannaiaiwong

 

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Get Fann's look

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We suggest no less for work - a pair of printed culottes with a solid colour top. Complete the boardroom look with drop down faux-pearl earrings and block heels.

Mara Hoffman Arcadia printed crinkled-voile culottes, $142 from Net-a-porter

 

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Julie Tan

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Paired with stilettos, actress Julie Tan shows off her long legs in a pair of culottes with a tongue-in-cheek split detail. She’s definitely nailing the sexy-meets-biker chic look with the addition of her leather jacket.

@julietan_cxq

 

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Get Julie's look

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While we know that a pair of split culottes might be a little too sexy for work, you can tone all of that down with a simple pair of pumps or heeled loafers. Besides, this pair of culottes from Asos doesn’t really split thigh-high, making it ultra appropriate for work.



Asos Mix & Match clean culotte with side split, $53.88

 

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Rebecca Lim

6/11

Rebecca keeps it cool and sporty with her wide-legged culottes that looks so snug to be in. Casual yet well put-together, you can definitely adopt her style for the office.

@limrebecca

 

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Get Rebecca's look

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The slouchy fit of this pair of culottes promises comfort though it might come off as too casual for work, even on a Friday. To avoid that, we recommend pairing yours with a mandarin collar shirt to ace that ‘dress down Friday’ look at work.



Miguelina Ria cropped crochet-trimmed linen wide leg pants, $146 from Net-a-porter

 

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Jeanette Aw

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Looking ultra-casual in a stylised fashion, Jeanette Aw rocks her culottes with a slogan tee for an off-duty look. We love the pop of white from her sneakers, bringing her street style all together.

@jeanetteaw

 

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Get Jeanette's look

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The high-waisted tie on this pair of pants will help in elongating your frame, so show this off a top that is either tucked in or cropped. To customise it for work team this with a loose-cut boyfriend’s blazer.



Fendi cotton-taffeta culottes, $706 from Net-a-porter

 

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Felicia Chin

10/11

Adorkable; simply adorable but in a dorky manner, emulated by Felicia Chin with her oversized ruffle sleeve top and striped culottes. Plus, she keeps it super on trend with a neck scarf.

@iamfeliciachin

 

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Get Felicia's look

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Channel the same cuteness-overload style with a touch of femininity by wearing the striped culottes with an off-shoulder top. If you’re looking at a more casual outfit, get an oversized off-shoulder blouse, if not, opt for a cropped one instead.

Acne Studios Texel cropped pinstripe wool-twill wide leg pants, $199 from Net-a-porter

 

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