Since denim became affordable and “migrated” from men’s wardrobe to women’s, products made from this fabric have become widespread. In recent seasons, it is cropped women’s jeans that have become the basis of stylish looks. Fortunately, the assortment of stores is wide, there are many offers. Every woman can choose the model that will fit her correctly.
Pros and cons
Such clothes have many fans all over the world, but some are still perplexed: what to wear with cropped jeans? Like any clothing, this product has its pros and cons.
Pros:
- Variety of models – these jeans differ from regular ones only in length. An understandable remark, but many people start to get confused when it comes to shorter trousers. But the fact is that the market offers a huge variety of models of this wardrobe item: high, wide, narrow. Therefore, when choosing, everything depends only on whether the reflection in the mirror meets expectations or not;
- Different price ranges – almost every self-respecting brand has a shortened model. It’s easy to create an image that will not only please the eye, but will also be affordable;
- Accentuation – such jeans, in combination with the right accessories and clothing items, can advantageously emphasize the advantages of the figure. You have beautiful ankles – no need to hide them. A light decoration in the form of a bracelet or classic pumps will emphasize elegance and fragility. Such a technique visually makes the legs slimmer and longer;
- Versatility – cropped jeans go with almost all shoes and clothes. The same model can become the basis of a casual, office look and a daring street look for an evening out. Such clothes are not tied to a season. You don’t have to worry about how to wear jeans: in the fall, trousers can be combined with boots, ankle boots or high boots.
Cons:
- To make the look neat, the denim should be of high quality. Otherwise, there is a risk of getting baggy jeans that will only be appropriate for the dacha;
- If the accents are placed incorrectly or the length is chosen incorrectly, jeans can “cut off height”.
Before buying, it is recommended to try on a pair. If you like online shopping, then one photo of cropped jeans is not enough. It is necessary to carefully study the characteristics of the product (leg length). On a tall model or mannequin, the jeans will look completely different.
Types
Short jeans can be of absolutely different types. Trousers can differ by model type or by external design (color, decor).
Please note that short jeans that end mid-calf or 2-3 cm lower are called "capris". Models that end above mid-calf are called "breeches" (this is what long shorts used to be called).
Narrow
Skinny jeans are part of a basic wardrobe and will suit owners of any type of figure. If we are talking about curvy hips, you should pay close attention to the quality of the product. In order for the trousers to fit well, the material must be of high quality. Jeans can be made of any type of denim and be thick or stretch.
Shortened models have one peculiarity. Often girls, buying regular jeans, experiment with the length, turning up the edge of the leg. With narrow models, you can easily do the same trick, “playing” with the image.
Wide
Boyfriend jeans, which have been popular in recent seasons, can be complemented with scuffs and holes. This gives the model even more freedom.
Initially, such a model existed only as "clothes that you don't mind losing". However, street fashion legislators showed that such clothes can look stylish and harmonious in any context. Later, the product "migrated" from the streets to indoors and even to offices where there is no strict dress code.
Wide trousers will suit girls with any body shape. They will look good on an inverted triangle, hourglass, or apple figure. For those with a plus size or a non-standard figure, this is a great opportunity to present yourself favorably, while visually adjusting the silhouette. In addition, this is a great opportunity for very slender ladies to use contrast to emphasize their fragility or visually add a couple of kilos.
Free
Loose cropped jeans, or otherwise straight, differ from the previously described boyfriends. They are significantly narrower than wide pants, but wider than skinny ones. The best option for those who are used to comfort, because straight, non-tight jeans are the most common denim model.
Trousers will look equally great on tall and short girls. Loose trousers are appropriate at any age and combination. Whether it is the image of an office worker or a university teacher or a young student. Straight jeans will suit girls with an hourglass, pear, triangle, apple figure.
High waisted
Fashion is cyclical, so if you have high-waisted capris lying around in your attic, feel free to get them out! This is a versatile model that can visually “reshape” your figure. The high waist emphasizes the shape, making the curves more seductive and spectacular. Due to the fact that the pants “start” 10-20 cm above the tailbone, this gives another opportunity to highlight the waist.
Another feature of such trousers is that they are best suited for those with short legs. This model visually lengthens them, helps to “play” with the proportions of the body and appear to others in a different light.
Flared
Flared trousers are another echo of past years, firmly established at the top of world trends. Jeans will suit both lovers of classic looks and those who prefer non-standard solutions in clothing, boho style.
Flared models can be made in 2 versions:
- From the knees;
- From the hip.
Women's jeans that flare from the knees (even if they are cropped) visually slim the silhouette. While models where the flare starts from the hip on the contrary are only suitable for tall girls.
Jeans are suitable for the figure of an apple, a slender column, a triangle. Due to the expansion, the silhouette visually becomes more proportional.
What is the optimal length?
The advantage of some models of fashionable cropped jeans is that they allow you to experiment with the length without resorting to radical methods. Namely, you can simply roll up the hem of the leg. Note: this "works" only on narrow, loose and some wide trousers. Flared models should be selected immediately based on your natural features.
They can also be shortened by simply cutting off the excess. Pay attention to the photo where the cropped jeans have an unfinished bottom. Such deliberate carelessness looks stylish in any context:
- Owners of short stature should take note that the length of capri pants should reach approximately mid-calf. Jeans will visually lengthen the silhouette;
- Tall girls can wear cropped jeans, the length of the legs of which varies within 5-7 cm from the bone. Shorter models may look unattractive;
- In order for flares to visually shorten plump, tall girls, making the figure more miniature, they should go strictly from the hip. At the same time, the length of the leg should end just below the knees. Such trousers, made of ordinary fabric, are called "culottes".
Another rule to follow when deciding how long jeans should be: their purpose is to hide flaws and highlight advantages. If you want to hide your calves, look for models that cover most of them.
If you want to buy not just short jeans, but capri pants, pay attention to the fact that the silhouette should not be “cut”. Keep in mind that capris should be worn to fit your height. What will look good on a short girl may look like long shorts on a tall girl. If the item you bought is too short and the pants are made in such a way that they cannot be lengthened without the help of a tailor, there is a solution. Sew on a piece of denim that matches the missing one. It may differ in color – this effect is in fashion now.
What to wear with
Cropped jeans have one huge advantage – they look great with everything! Depending on the look you want to achieve, the pants can be paired with both sportswear and classic pieces:
- Jeans will look stylish with a formal elongated jacket. You can wear either a classic blouse with high-heeled shoes or a sporty, discreet top with sneakers or trainers;
- Remember, balance is important. For example, when wearing "heavy" cropped boyfriend jeans, when choosing a top, pay attention to items made of lightweight fabrics. Or a large knit sweater, but necessarily a wide cut. It can be a fairly massive sweater, but due to its volume, it will bring the necessary feeling of weightlessness;
- Boots can be classic (for example, Chelsea) or rough, “heavy” models (Dr. Martins, shoes with “tractor” soles);
- Remember that things should emphasize the advantages of the figure. If you have a "pear", then pay attention to sweaters that will visually add volume to the upper body;
- Turtlenecks are a win-win option. They will look stylish with any type of short jeans;
- Stylish high-waisted denim models will look fashionable with short tops. You can tuck a blouse into the trousers, tighten the belt to emphasize the waist.
As for shoes, there are no restrictions. These can be moccasins, ballet flats, sandals, shoes, sneakers, trainers. The main thing is the organic nature of the image and your comfort.
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