There are trends that are only relevant for one fashion season. And then there are trends that enjoy constant popularity over several years – such as cropped jeans. Find out why the ankle-length pants are so popular here.
The English word “cropped” means “cut off”. This refers to all jeans that end just above the ankles. Evil tongues call them “high-water pants”, but many fashion magazines talk about modern legwear that looks good on every woman – regardless of her 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 showcase these fashionable trousers all year round.
Styling tips: How to show off cropped jeans
First and foremost, it’s all about the hem of the pants, which turns an ordinary pair of jeans into a This year, fringes were particularly popular, but asymmetrical cuts are also very trendy – and this does not 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. If, on the other hand, you prefer something a little simpler, you can simply roll up the hem, which automatically turns every pair of trousers into cropped pants. To complete the outfit, the models can be combined with different styles:
1. Styling tip: In summer, striped or striped crop tops combined with tennis socks and sneakers go particularly well with cropped jeans. This is especially true if you choose a kick-flare model – that is, trousers that also end above the ankles and have a slight flare. The shortened flared trousers draw attention to your feet, so that lace-up shoes, sandals and ankle boots look great. The important thing with this look is that you combine different colours from the same family: for example, light blue with dark blue or navy blue with turquoise.
2. Styling tip: If the cropped jeans are high-cut, the legs automatically look longer. This effect is further enhanced if you tuck your top into the pants. A short cardigan or a short blazer goes well with this if you want to create a look for the office. In terms of shoes, subtle loafers can be combined well with the high-waisted jeans in denim style, 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 washed look, the styling options are endless. Another timeless classic is bootcut jeans, which with their slightly flared legs are one thing above all: comfortable. Not quite as high cut, these pants are neither chic nor casual, but a mixture of skinny jeans and flared pants. This makes them a particularly popular item of clothing that can be wonderfully combined with simple and eye-catching tops and shoes.
Styling tips for cold autumn and winter days
To ensure that you can wear short pants even in cold weather without freezing around your ankles, you can use the following styling tips:
- Wear high (knee) socks or warm tights under the cropped pants.
- High ankle boots cover bare ankles and go particularly well with skinny jeans.
- High top sneakers or chunky lace-up boots are particularly suitable for cropped flares.
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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.
