There are trends that are only relevant for one fashion season. And then there are trends that have enjoyed consistent popularity over several years – such as cropped jeans. Find out why ankle-length trousers are so popular here.
The English word “cropped” means roughly “cut off”. This refers to all jeans that end just above the ankles. Evil tongues call them “flood trousers”, but many fashion magazines talk about them as modern trousers that look good on every woman – regardless of their figure. Whether skinny jeans or bootcut, boyfriend style or flared trousers: cropped jeans go with every outfit. But what if the days get colder and your bare ankles freeze? There is a solution for that too. The following styling tips summarize how you can perfectly present your fashionable trousers all year round.
Styling tips: How to showcase cropped jeans
First and foremost, it’s all about the hem of the pants, which turns ordinary jeans into one might. Fringes were particularly popular this year, but asymmetrical cuts were also very trendy in 2022 – this doesn’t just mean diagonally cut trousers: some models are just missing a corner or a circle at the end of the hem. The main thing is that the cut ends above the ankles and immediately catches the eye of every fashionista. However, if you like it a little simpler, you can simply roll up the hem, so every pair of trousers automatically becomes cropped pants. To complete the outfit, the models can be combined with different styles:
1. Styling tip: In summer, striped or striped crop tops in combination with tennis socks and sneakers go particularly well with cropped jeans. Especially if you choose a kick-flare model – i.e. trousers that also end above the ankles and have a slight flare. The cropped flared trousers put the focus on your feet, so that lace-up shoes, sandals and ankle boots come into their own. What is important with this look is that you combine different colors from the same family: i.e. light blue with dark blue or navy blue with turquoise.
2. Styling tip: If the cropped jeans are cut high, the legs automatically appear longer. This effect is further enhanced if you tuck your top into your pants. Pair with a short cardigan or a cropped blazer if you want to create an office look. When it comes to shoes, subtle loafers can be combined well with high-waisted denim-style jeans, while blouses and pumps look particularly good with black models. If you prefer more boho chic, floral embroidery and cardigans, plain-colored tops and leather shoes are the better choice.
3. Styling tip: Cropped pants are available in different colors, patterns and washes: whether vintage, used, destroyed, bleached or stone wash look, there are no limits to the styling options. Bootcut jeans are also a timeless classic. With their slightly flared legs, they are one thing above all else: comfortable. Not cut quite as high, these trousers are neither chic nor casual, but a mixture of skinny jeans and flared trousers. This makes them a particularly popular item of clothing that can be wonderfully combined with simple or eye-catching tops and shoes.
Styling tips for cold autumn and winter days
To ensure that the short-cut trousers can be worn on cold days without having to freeze around your ankles, you can use the following styling tips:
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Wear high (knee) stockings or warming tights under the cropped pants.
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High ankle boots cover your bare ankles and go particularly well with skinny jeans.
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High top sneakers or sturdy lace-up boots are particularly suitable for cropped flares.
Source: Stern
I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
