Cropped pants are versatile clothing to add to your wardrobe, and there are various short pants styles, such as wide-legged pants, slim-fit pants, and even more.
Pairing these pants with the wrong top or layered in the wrong manner can ruin your outfit. But the right top and accessories can enhance your style.
Follow this detailed guide to dress them up for formal affairs or wear them casually with a hoodie or tee.
Styling Tips
1. Fabric
Style your outfits as per the weather. Pick cotton, linen, rayon challis, or chambray fabric for warm weather, and go for corduroy, Tweed, and denim fabrics for winter.
2. Body Type
Know your body, as it’s the key to styling. For instance, if you have a plus-size body, go for a flowy or wide-legged bottom. For petite body types, wear high-waisted pants and avoid too-loose tops.
3. Color Contrasting
Strategic contrast matters to highlight certain areas of your body. For instance, if you want your legs to appear slimmer and elongated, go for dark-cropped pants.
4. Top styling
If you’ve fitted slim-fit pants, pair them with flowy tops. If you’re wearing a wide-legged pant, go for fitted tops.
This creates a balanced, proportioned outfit. If you layer it with long coats or a cardigan, then it creates an elongated or lengthening effect.
Cropped Pants Outfit Ideas
↓ 19. Wide-leg crop pants Paired with Tee
These forest green color pants with a well-detailed button design paired with a black shirt create a simple yet fashionable outfit.
Paired with cheetah-printed ankle boots, they offer serious versatility regarding how dressy or casual you want to look.
To complete this outfit, you need your favorite solid-colored tee and a wide-brimmed hat.
Tuck your tee into your pants and add a long necklace for style and flair. This is a great look for an outdoor party, a music event, or simply lunch with your gal pals!
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↓ 18 – Graphic Tank Outfit
The sleeveless white tank top with graphic print paired with straight-leg cut pants in olive green hue is comfortable and practical to wear for summer weather.
The pleats at the front provide structure to the silhouette. You can add accessories like a small crossbody bag in a light beige color to complement the overall outfit.
↓ 17. V-Necked Sleeveless Top & Faded Denim
If you want to style your denim wide-legged pants for casual outings, weekend errands, or laid-back social gatherings, then this look is for you.
Pair your light-wash denim bottom with a v-necked sleeveless top. To complete the look, add classic white sneakers and chic sunglasses.
↓ 16. Sweater and Straight-legged Pants for Plus Size Women
This straight-leg pant with an oversized beige sweater worn over a white formal shirt gives a classy look for a plus-size figure. The drop shoulders create an overall comfortable silhouette.
For footwear, you can wear strappy, open-toe high heels in brown tone to complete the look.
Don’t forget a deeper brown shade bag that complements the overall outfit,
↓ 15. Striped Shirt Outfit
Dressing for a casual daytime gathering such as a garden party, lunch with friends, or an art gallery visit?
Try pairing these straight-leg short pants in shades of off-white or cream with a horizontally striped t-shirt and the same light-colored shirt to create a cohesive look.
The overall monochromatic look with solid colors creates an elegant look.
For footwear, you can wear open-toe flat mules, pump heels, or even white sneakers.
Add a netted bag to add a unique element to your outfit, which would balance the simplicity of this outfit.
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↓ 14. Straight-leg Bottom with a Button-up Shirt
These straight-leg pants in a sophisticated olive green shade paired with a crisp white button-up shirt is an evergreen outfit. This is a great everyday outfit.
To add a striking look to your outfit, wear pointed-toe flats and steal the show with their bold red color.
For accessories, don’t go too bright. Wear neutral shades; for instance, you can carry a beige shade bag and wear gold earrings.
↓ 13. Nautical Stripe Outfit
Add this outfit to your list if you’re heading for a beach vacation, mid-day shopping, or a summer picnic.
These pants, with vertical stripes in navy blue and white, offer a classic nautical-inspired look. For the top, don’t go too bright. A white cotton top is a great pairing with these paints.
As for footwear, you can wear bright colors like yellow, orange, or red, contrasting nicely with blue pants.
↓ 12. Denim Jacket with Short Pants and Ankle Boots
Denim goes well for every season and is suitable for almost every outing. This dark wash denim jacket with large patch pockets worn over a loose-fitting sweater pair flawlessly with straight-leg cut pants.
Add black ankle boots with a pointed toe and a slight heel to take your denim game to the next level.
Complete your look with accessories like a black tote bag and oversized black sunglasses.
↓ 11. Abstract pattern top Paired with Beige Pant
The neutral tones and subtle textures of this outfit make it versatile; you can wear it for lunch, casual business meetings, or shopping.
These pants, with a light beige shade, fit snugly around the waist and hips before tapering down to end just above the ankles, are perfect to be paired with a top in a slightly contrasting shade, perhaps an off-white or cream.
For footwear, go for nude-colored open-toe heeled sandals.
↓ 10. Polka Dot Outfit Style
These wide-legged polka-dotted pants paired with a blazer in a classic grey plaid pattern with hints of beige create a timeless look.
Wear it with Black pointed-toe flats or a slight heel, and add a large black tote bag.
↓ 9. Striped Sweater with Trench Coat
If you want to style your bottoms in a layered outfit, then this is a simple-to-style outfit you must try.
Wear a white sweater with black horizontal stripes underneath a classic beige trench coat. For the bottom, go for light blue high-waisted jeans. Complete your look with black leather loafers.
Here are more ways to style a trench coat.
↓ 8. Black Top & with Houndstooth Coat
Another perfect outfit that can be worn in fall or spring is this black fitted top with black straight-leg pants.
Wear a black and white oversized houndstooth coat as it’s the centerpiece of the outfit. Complete your outfit with black pointed-toe ankle boots.
Accessories like black oversized sunglasses and a large black quilted leather tote bag would go well with this look.
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↓ 7. Beige Top Ensemble
These light beige pants fit snugly around the waist paired with slightly contrasting shades of off-white, or cream is a sophisticated outfit adding an element of luxury.
For footwear, wear open-toe heeled sandals in a nude color. For accessories, wear a small quilted shoulder bag or a cross-body bag.
↓ 6. Floral Sleeveless Blouse
This sleeveless blouse with a dark blue base and a subtle floral pattern in shades of blue and white adds a strong statement to our outfit.
Pair the top with high-waisted black pants with a frayed hem and button detailing.
Try out black oversized sunglasses, large gold hoop earrings, and a beige tote bag with black handles for accessories. For footwear, wear nude slide sandals.
↓ 5. Long Coat Paired with Contrasting Cropped Pant
This solid-colored outfit with a camel-toned long coat over a white turtleneck top, paired with pants in a light ivory shade, is perfect for fall or mid-winter outfits.
It can be worn for different settings, such as casual outings or even office settings.
You can add hooped earrings or long earrings along with other accessories like a watch with your outfit.
For shoes, if you’re going for a formal outing, you can wear block heels with straps, and if you want to keep the outfit for a semi-formal setting, white sneakers are perfect.
↓ 4. Gingham Patterned Style
If you’re heading out for brunch, casual meetings, or social gatherings, try out this patterned pant outfit.
These black and white gingham cropped pants, paired with a vibrant yellow blazer worn over a white top, create a perfect balance.
The neutral base of white balances the bold styles of tops and pants.
You can add sunglasses, a pearl necklace, and a black or dark brown handbag with it.
↓ 3. Teal Floral Pant Suit
For an outfit that goes well with both formal and semi-formal occasions, this teal pantsuit is a perfect outfit.
Pair this luxurious teal-shaded notched-lapeled blazer with slim-fit pants. The white floral patterns stand out in the teal color of the dress.
For accessories, you can add a statement necklace or only earrings. For footwear, try out strapped heels.
↓ 2. Wrap Blouse Style
This light green high-waisted short pant paired with a vibrant orange wrap blouse is versatile and suitable for a variety of occasions.
You can add some casual white sneakers to create a comfortable look. For accessories, add a small quilted handbag and add hooped earrings.
↓ 1. Floral Cascade Pant Outfit
If you want a party dress, including crop pants, check out this look Sarah Hyland wore!
It’s all about the show-stopping printed top with this one, but this choice of trousers adds a complete look to the dress.
Accessorize with statement earrings and opt for a sleek hairdo. Rings and matching heels are all you need to seal this look and make it party-ready.
