WEAR THE PANTS

Relegate floor-grazing pants to the back of your closet and show a bit of skin

Make great strides with our trouser update

Jimmy D dress (worn as top), $420. Topshop culottes, $90. Chloe boots, $1598, from Workshop.

Make belowthe-knee culottes winter appropriate with a mid-rise leather boot in rich burnt red or earthy tan.

Far left: Juliette Hogan jumpsuit, $679. Kate Sylvester trench, $999. Gucci hat, $xxx, and bag, $xxx. La Tribe shoes, $319.90. Left: Juliette Hogan jumpsuit, $679. Kate Sylvester trench, $999. Mi Piaci heels, $290.

Whether croppedat the ankle or shins, this season’sflare is most chic when paired with aflash of skin. Tailored coats and tunics in long linesallow a level of layering that won’toverwhelm the silhouette and by choosing boots, heels or loafers you can work the trend for anyoccasion.

Left: Eleonora Amadei top,$219, from Ball Agencies. Itzme culottes, $406. Ruby coat, $429. Mi Piaci heels, $290. Below: Huffer top, $259. Rachel Mills dress, $379. Coop flares $129. Proenza Schouler heels, $1389, from Workshop.

Above: Moochi trench, $469.99. Maison Margiela jumper, $597, from The Shelter. Lonely pants $235. Sol Sanaslides, $259.95. Right: Kate Spadebag, $460, from T by DFS Galleria.Alexander Wang boots, $1069, fromWorkshop.

Play with proportions and wear cropped pants with an oversized trench.

Slouchy knits and minimal accessories are made for weekend whiling. Or work it with a straight leg and a chunky heel or sneaker. Left: Maurie & Eve top, $150. Witchery pants $169.90. Converse shoes, $140. Ruby necklace, $25.Right: Kowtow jumper $229. Ruby pants $269. Mi Piaci shoes $380. Karen Walker bag $380.