Whenever we ask stylists or costume designers [1] for their best industry secret, they almost always have the same response: tailor, tailor, tailor! It's a great tip for sure — fit is key! — but at the same time, hard to execute. Especially when everything you own could use a bit of altering.

So rather than become BFFs with a seamstress, we continue to search for pieces that are good as is, and luckily at New York Fashion Week, we found one: cropped pants. Not only do they seem to be a fashion crowd favorite [2], they flatter every body type, can be paired with heels or flats, and work for both Winter or Spring [3] depending on how you style 'em. Read on for a few ways to rock these pants now, and then shop a pair for yourself ahead.

With a Furry Coat, Sheer Shirt, Statement Belt, and Star Booties

With a Neutral Sweater and Black Boots

With a Colorful Topper, Black Tights, and Heeled Sandals

With a Pussy Bow Top and Snakeskin Boots

With a Furry Coat and Heeled Sandals

With a Black Coat and Oxford Shoes

With a Furry Coat, Striped Sweater, and Black Booties

With a Patterned Duster and Colorful Boots

With Layered Tops and Loafers

With a Shaggy Jacket, a Beanie, and Black Booties

With a Neutral Top and Neutral Heels

With a Shearling Coat and Black Booties

With a Geometric Printed Sweater Jacket and Black Heels

With a Leather Jacket, Black Beanie, Gray Socks, and White Heels

With a Friend — Who Has a Totally Different Style

With a Patterned Jacket and Red-and-Black Boots

With a Light Brown Jacket and Brown Suede Boots

With a Long Fuzzy Jacket, a White T-Shirt, Socks, and Sneakers

With a Long Neutral-Colored Shirt, a Furry Jacket, and Neutral Slip-On Shoes

With a Brown Jacket, Fishnet Tights, and Black Boots

With a Cream Jacket, Black Tights, and White Sneakers

With a Black Coat, Striped Shirt, and Black Booties

With a Light Jacket, Cream Turtleneck, Socks, and Loafers