Some time in the late 80s or early 90s my mom and I wore matching culottes for Easter {my mom can sew ANYTHING}. I also remember that gauchos made a return some time in the mid 2000s — remember those wide leg mid-calf spandexy/lycra things with the fold over waist? But now it seems that full-on culottes have made a comeback, rebranding themselves as palazzo pants. Splendid. I think I love them. This particular pair feels a little bohemian, and let’s face it: it’s basically like wearing pajamas all day. Yes, please!
What do you guys think? Would you dare to wear?
Also: check out this cute post on the history of palazzo pants. In my mind there’s a debate on whether to be a culotte you have to be mid-calf or knee length, but then what’s the difference between culottes and gauchos? Fashion — a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.
Head to Toe: NARS heatwave lipstick, Assorted necklaces: Urban Smith, Emerson Fry, Nordstrom, Old Navy Jean Jacket, Anthropologie palazzo pants via Poshmark, Steve Madden Clutch
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Love love love! I’ve ALWAYS loved culottes/palazzos because they are ever so comfy. That mid 2000s comeback was a blessing for me, and I was so sad when they weren’t in anymore. Adore the pieces you have and how you put them together. <3
Thanks Tess! When you rock the palazzo pants, be sure to share with me 🙂
The back of that shirt is so pretty!
Thanks Kate! I’ve had it for years, so easy to throw on with anything!
Loved this outfit. Then kept scrolling to see it was a pant not a skirt….. Love it more! haha.
So Fun!
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Thanks Naomi! You really can’t beat the comfort level either. fun and comfortable….I’m in 🙂
Dude, we’re like on the same wavelength! Just this morning I was thinking about what the difference is between gauchos and culottes. But if I think back to my early 90s days where all I wore were culottes, I’d say the difference is that culottes were made with pleats and were made a little more structured. Gauchos were just a jersey knit hot mess. LOL. That’s how I’m going to compare it because I love culottes and thrifted myself a pair of vintage ones last week. 🙂
Anyway, I loveeee those palazzo pants! They can be so versatile and made bohemian or more modern and chic. Either way, I love them. They look fabulous on you! <3
toni
Number of things I love about this comment: 5,489,080. 1. I use the word dude a lot, too. 2. “jersey knit hot mess” YES. 3. You’re awesome. xox.
Oh my goodness these pants are amazing!!! You are totally rocking them!!!
Kate
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Thanks lady!! xox.
Loooovvee palazzo pants! I own like 8 pairs of them. They are sweatpants that look dressy,by far my fave piece of clothing!
YES. They are so easy. Always happy to “meet” another palazzo pants lover! xox.
your palazzo pants looks great on you
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