These Winslow Culottes look very comfortable with pleating in front and back. I think these might work well in a more flowing fabric, perhaps challis or wool flannel.
This is Girl Friday Culottes from Liesl and Co. |
These are offered in a digital download which makes it nice if you want them right away. They are roomy and comfortable. I have this pattern and am looking forward to making it in a twill.
Then for those who are ambitious and want to try making them from a free tutorial as these look very simple and comfortable. These are offered by Angela Trenholm and have great instructions so you don't fail. It is called Making Your Own Culottes Pattern. They are worth looking into.
Here is an interesting definition from Wikipedia:
Here is an interesting definition from Wikipedia:
Culottes for women[edit]
Modern English use of the word culottes describes a split or bifurcated skirt[5] or any garment which "hangs like a skirt, but is actually pants."[1] During the Victorian Era (mid- to late-nineteenth century European culture) long split skirts were developed for horseback riding so that women could sit astride a horse with a man's saddle rather than riding side-saddle. Horse-riding culottes for women were controversial because they were used to break a sexual taboo against women riding horses when they were expected to hide their lower limbs at all times. Later, split skirts were developed to provide women more freedom to do other activities as well, such as gardening, cleaning, bike riding, etc. and still look like one is wearing a skirt.[6]
Here are some culottes patterns I have collected.
These are not available any more. Check here if interested in purchasing a similar ready-made culotte. |
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