Part2Wearing Flats with Pants and Shorts
Part2
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Know how to pair flats with pants. There are different types of flats and pants, and some styles look better paired together than others. Certain types of pants, when paired with a certain type of flat, can also make your legs look longer or shorter. This section will give you different ideas on how to pair pants and shorts with your flats.[2] [3]
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Pair beneath the ankle flats with shorter pants. These sorts of pants include the boyfriend cut, Capri's, and any rolled-up pants. They look especially good with ballet flats, sandals, moccasins, and canvas sneakers. This pairing also helps your legs look longer, especially of the flats are open-top (such as ballet flats).
Above the ankle flats can also be worn with shorter pants.
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Skinny jeans and other skinny pants work great with all types of flats. If you are wearing above the ankle flats or boots, however, be sure to tuck the pants inside the boot. The one exception to this are high-top Converse sneakers; the jeans won't fit into the narrow cuff of the shoes and should be born over them.
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Shorts will look great with above the ankle flats and boots. They will also help your legs look longer. If it is cold, you can consider wearing some tights under the shorts for a punky sort of look.
Below the ankle flats can also be worn with shorts, but they will make your legs look even longer. If you have very long legs to begin with, keep this in mind.
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Bootcut and other wider-legged pants will work great with any type of flat. They should never be tucked into a pair of boots, however, or they will bunch up.
Consider wearing a pair of pants that are the same color as your boots. This will help your legs look longer. It will also prevent the shoes from "dividing" your leg in half.