Tailored to a tee and hemmed just above the ankle, the classic workwear staple’s versatility extends far beyond the boardroom. In fact, I wear my cropped black pants everywhere — they’re probably my most worn item in my closet. They’re more polished than denim (and in many cases, just as comfy) and go with everything. Plus, there are so many ways to style cropped black pants.
Casual Ways to Style Cropped Black Pants:
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- Pair your cropped black pants with a solid t-shirt or a graphic tee or even a sweatshirt.
- Add sneakers or flats to dress them down.
- Toss on a denim or leather jacket or barn coat for a layered look.
- Combine your cropped black pants with a sporty cropped hoodie or a oversized sweatshirt for a sporty look that’s perfect for soccer games and weekends. Finish the look with sneakers or chunky dad sneakers.
- Pair your cropped pants with a slouchy sweater or a cozy knit top for a relaxed weekend outfit
Office-Appropriate Ways to Style Cropped Black Pants:
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- Pair them with a crisp button-down shirt and tuck it into your cropped pants. Add heeled mules or pumps or loafers.
- Add a classic belt to cinch your waist and create a defined silhouette.
- Add a tailored jacket or oversized menswear blazer to dress the look up further
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How to Style Cropped Black Pants for a Night Out:
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- Dress up your cropped black pants with a statement top — a peplum top, puff sleeve top, off the shoulder style, or printed blouse.
- Opt for heels or strappy sandals to dress up the look.
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Go Monochromatic:
Create a chic all-black outfit by pairing your cropped pants with a black top and black shoes. The look is sophisticated for the office, lunch, dinner date.
Go Preppy and Polished:
Tuck a tailored, collared shirt into your cropped pants. Layer with a fitted blazer and add loafers or ballet flats. Finish with a sleek leather belt.
Go Cozy and Layered:
For cooler temps, layer your cropped black pants with a long cardigan or duster coat.Wear a sweater or turtleneck underneath. Finish with ankle booties or clogs.
If you need more inspiration, here are my favorite ways to style cropped black pants.
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Supriyo Das says
Great article on styling cropped black pants! These versatile pieces can be dressed up or down for various occasions. Thanks for the tips!