The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Great Pair of Culottes

The first time trying on a pair of culottes might feel balloon-like. Ease your way into this trend by starting with an obvious color like black. Tuck a white blouse into the waistband — this helps break up the volume.

If you want to ease into the trend, try a pair of cropped pants first to get a feel for the length.

Separates of the same pattern can look like you're wearing a jumpsuit, which might just be the most fun style of culotte available.

Once you have dabbled in the trend and are ready for a new style, go for something bright or choose a bold color for the season (or even something patterned). To style, think about your pants as though they were a skirt — that's where the idea for culottes came from anyway. That will help you determine how to accessorize.

Hitting just at the knee, this jumpsuit is really more like a long pair of shorts than it is pants. Neutral-toned heels will help elongate the leg.

As long as your pants hit below the knee, you can wear them with sneakers. Try a simple pair of white lace-ups and a matching t-shirt for a casual-cool look.

Because culottes are voluminous by nature, you want to avoid creating too much bulk. Here, the palazzo-style pant is long, so a crop top helps balance things out.

Now that you've got the basics on styling culottes, head over to Nordstrom to put together your outfit! Trust us, everyone will have major outfit envy.