I WANT TO BE COOL WITH CULOTTES, BUT...

by kim naci

http://www.style.com/slideshows/fashion-shows/fall-2015-ready-to-wear/brunello-cucinelli/collection/4

...thats a whole lotta' shin. I need courage. I find it in the following 2 tips:

1. Monochrome. 

http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG11101512/Olivia-Palermos-fashion-week-wardrobe-diary.html
http://www.style.com/fashion-shows/resort-2015/fendi

The monochrome trick will work with ANY color. The eye is relaxed and it lowers the volume of well, the volume of the pant leg.

2. Heels. Preferably booties.

(Above booties by Maje. Slightly similar version here and here)

http://www.lyst.com/shoes/reed-krakoff-atlas-mesh-neoprene-caged-pumps-bluemulti-colour/?atc_medium=cpc&atc_source=google&atc_campaign=USA-PLA-AllBrands&atc_content=reed-krakoff&gclid=Cj0KEQiApbunBRDs0fba3dz484cBEiQAMsx-p2LG3HNffZ0LNrPzWlzDVlFclQEcw…

These Reed Krakoffs are as neutral as a Converse All Star this season. Pair them with your culottes. Or anything that brings you joy!