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Trend Alert: Cropped Trousers

Noria Morales — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:34:48 PDT

The pants that dominated the Spring runways were a varied lot, from slouchy borrowed-from-the-boys trousers to high-waist '70s styles to the clean, crisp, cropped trouser we saw at Marc by Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, and DKNY. With our new Spring shoes dying to break free, the cropped trouser wins our vote for best way to show off new shoes and just a hint of skin. Here are our editors' picks for the best cropped pants, ranging from neutral hues to pops of bright color.

March Shopping Madness! Crop Those Pants

FabSugar — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:00:22 PDT

Denim, khaki, linen, twill - no matter the fabric, crop those pants. Long bottoms have their place, but short ones feel especially modern at the moment. To achieve the look, you can either cuff your long pants, cut them, or buy them 'ready cropped.

This Victoria's Secret Chambray Cargo Crop Pant ($50) screams fresh. The pockets lend utilitarian chic, while the drawstring ankles give the ability to make them as fitted or loose as desired.

Celebrity Style: Claudia Schiffer

FabSugar — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:00:22 PDT

You know, it's really hard to try to incorporate color into your wardrobe when Supers like Claudia make black, white, and nude look so good. Claudia attended the 2009 Fashion Fringe launch party in London looking like a modern Barbie doll. I also want to give a shout out to her wearing pants - you can do a lot with cool pants, but so many celebs veer toward skirts and dresses. And cropped pants no less. An animal print blouse spices things up while nude suede sandals elongate. Some fun is even delivered via a baubly bracelet. I think I'm in love . . .

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Spring Peek: Cropped Pants

FabSugar — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:00:22 PST

If anything stood out on the Spring runways it was the new pant styles. Harem, bermuda, pedal pusher, leggings, rolled, tailored - we witnessed them all. As someone who has always been keen on cropped pants - what better way to show off your Fab shoes? - I am psyched.

I know what you're thinking shorter-than-thou ladies, and 'tis not true; you too can get in on this fresh trend. Just add some heels (wedges are cute here) for height and keep your silhouette loose and lean and you'll actually appear that much taller. The real beauty is there are so many styles to choose from and you can create looks from items you already own.

My favorites are these cool gray scrunched leggings from the slick Celine runway, Derek Lam's simple black slims, and, for drama's sake, McQueen's yellow harem pants.

To see more of my favorite cropped pants of Spring,

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(L-R: Derek Lam, Gucci, Temperley London, Alberta Ferretti, Isabel Marant, Giambattista Valli, Rebecca Taylor, Collette Dinnigan, Alexander McQueen, Crispin & Basilio)

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Celebrity Style: Claudia Schiffer

FabSugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:00:22 PST

On the heels of her Spring Yves Saint Laurent ad release, Claudia struts her supermodel stuff in a perfectly layered ensemble. Her street style is absolutely admirable. While not everyone can pull off cropped pants and ankle boots - I only recommend that if you're tall and/or lanky - there are other creative things going on here. Her palette is totally Fall, her fur jacket is plush, and her bowed scarf adds a touch of aristocratic flair. You're not Super without big sunnies and a designer bag - local Brit Anya Hindmarch in this case. Keep on strutting, Claudia.

Check out CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

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3.1 Phillip Lim Pleated Linen Trousers: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:00:08 PST

The rich blue hue and slight crinkled effect on these 3.1 Phillip Lim Pleated Linen Trousers ($275) are worth mentioning. And while I'm still warming up to the new pant silhouette, these are a contender. Alas, they're trendy and I just don't think very flattering, do you?

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.

Look of the Day: Poised to Perfection

FabSugar — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:00:22 PST

The cloudy skies of London don't deter THEHOUSEOFSTYLE from looking good, no, great. She's poised to perfection in her fresh ensemble. Her citron yellow top adds a burst of vibrancy to her dark cropped trousers and check out the gold detailing on her booties and belt. Quite the stylista!

Here's what she has on:

Top: Love Label
Trousers: Jobis
Belt: Vintage
Scarf: Unknown
Boots: Kurt Geiger

Congrats to THEHOUSEOFSTYLE!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar!

Trend Alert: Ankle Skimming Pants

FabSugar — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:00:22 PDT

Scenario: It's cold, raining, and you don't know what to wear. A dress proves to be too flimsy and wearing pants would leave you soaked and muddy all day long. Believe me, I know what it's like to sit around in wet hems. I present to you ankle skimming pants. Wear these sleek and polished pants with heels or some super cute flats. They just make sense.

New York Fashion Week, Spring 2009: The New Pant

FabSugar — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:00:22 PDT

The item of clothing to put under the microscope from the Spring New York collections is the pants. Pant play has been creeping up on us - from Louis Vuitton's cropped and tailored trousers to Nina Ricci's silky pajama pants - but no item of clothing was rejiggered more than the pant. While Harem pants and slinky trousers have dramatic flair and seem to float down the runway, the real life wear is questionable. Case in point: Ralph Lauren's gold beaded pants. They are beautiful, no doubt, but would you wear these? I love sparkle and shine, and pants, so maybe I just need to warm up to the new notion.

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Ralph Lauren Black Label Devon Silk Shantung Pant: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:00:22 PDT

How wonderfully Sandra D are these Ralph Lauren Black Label Devon Silk Shantung Pant ($300, originally $498)? True, I would not wear them in my day-to-day; false, I would turn them down come Halloween. The bright pink is so intoxicating, and you know I love the retro appeal of a cropped pant. Do you see my point or are these just an eye sore?

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.