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Culottes add serious volume to your bottom half, so choose a simple tailored top to give the outfit balance. When in doubt, choose a fitted blouse. Shirt, $95, tristanstyle.com. Culottes, $110, banana republic.ca. Robert Marc glasses, josephson.ca. Shoes, express.com.
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PHOTOGRAPHY, CARLYLE ROUTH. HAIR AND MAKEUP, VANESSA JARMAN/NARS COSMETICS/P1M.CA
Mastering a cropped top can be tricky, especially if your tummy is a trouble spot. Don’t think of this garment as a midriffbaring piece; instead, use it to layer over a structured shirt. Top, $185, tedbaker.com. Earrings, cocoajewelry.com. Bracelet and ring, baublebar.com. Bag, bananarepublic.ca.
If you’re of average height or shorter, you’ll need to choose your footwear carefully. A well-heeled pair of shoes is a must to balance the volume of culottes.
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