Basic Black

by Karen Blanchard

5 February 2016

Every once a while you want all black and the unexpected mild-ish week means digging up culottes.

Granted I had leggings under them but you get the point.

Peacoat jacket: H&M (old). Culottes: H&M. Similar from James Jeans (on sale) or Asos (go up a size or two so it hits lower on leg). Polo neck jumper: Gap. Bag: Celine (pre-loved). Shades: Ray-Ban Foldable Wayfarers. Shoes: Converse

I see culottes worn in two lengths: either around the calf so they are like really long shorts sort of or around the ankle. I prefer longer so it’s almost like a cropped trouser.

ps. Random fact for the weekend on Starbucks Chai Tea Lattes (if you’re a fan). Request no water and extra pumps of chai. Changed my life. I know, doesn’t take much but I’m slow and just learned this. It’s still PG at home though!

9 comments

CHERRYMAG says:
5 February 2016 at 05:43
you have a great style!
xx
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- Karen Blanchard says:
  6 February 2016 at 17:59
  thank you!
theStyleventure says:
5 February 2016 at 07:42
Such a cool pairing!
Love,
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- Karen Blanchard says:
  6 February 2016 at 17:59
  Thx. Sometimes you just feel like all black
lingo10 says:
5 February 2016 at 12:59
I love a good menswear inspired piece, culottes can definitely do it.
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- Karen Blanchard says:
  6 February 2016 at 17:59
  Yea they double up well as menswear
Adele Miner says:
6 February 2016 at 10:15
Looove this outfit, the trousers are gorgeous! x
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- Karen Blanchard says:
  6 February 2016 at 17:59
  Thank you culottes are so easy to wear
tsp says:
6 February 2016 at 20:55
What happened to your Two Kools blog? I LOVED it!