Don't like shorts? Crop trousers are yer only man so

Cropped trousers are an Irish girls wardrobe basic and they literally never go out of fashion.  There's a simple reason for this: most years we get to wear nothing else because it's too cold so we've taken them to our hearts.

Now I know my recent Midi skirt post caused dissension, as almost any hemline that's not either floor skimming or a mini is being called a Midi at the moment.  Technically Midis should of course hit you mid calf - but brands are playing fast and loose with the definition so lets lay down some rules for crop trews too.   Crop can basically be any length betwixt and between shorts and a full "trouser" - lets make it anything that’s not full length!

But do try not to let your crops reach the ankle - this just makes it seem like your trousers have shrunk in the wash.

So with that warning in mind lets have a look at the fabulous world of crop this season.

 

TOMMY HILFIGER €73 OASIS €50 M&S €40 DUNNES STORES €25

TOMMY HILFIGER €73, OASIS €50, M&S €40, DUNNES STORES €25

Denim always looks great cropped - and it's a fab way to rock those flats.

White is perfect for summer

M&S €28 OASIS €53 DUNNES €10 GALLERY AT DUNNES STORES €35

M&S €28 OASIS €53 DUNNES €10 GALLERY AT DUNNES STORES €35

Black will take you anywhere and black crops are perfect with heels for nights out.  I do kind of see a "shrunk in the wash" theme happening with these white pairs though.  Maybe roll them up a bit?

VERO MODA €30  SAVIDA AT DUNNES STORES  €35  LITTLEWOODS €37  WALLIS  £14  KAREN MILLEN  €130

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VERO MODA €30 SAVIDA AT DUNNES STORES €35 LITTLEWOODS €37 WALLIS £14 KAREN MILLEN €130

Colour  is fun for summer

M&S €11 SAVIDA AT DUNNES STORES €15  GALLERY AT DUNNES STORES €35  OASIS €56  FOREVER 21 €16  BETTY JACKSON AT DEBENHAMS €39

M&S €11 SAVIDA AT DUNNES STORES €15 GALLERY AT DUNNES STORES €35 OASIS €56 FOREVER 21 €16            BETTY JACKSON AT DEBENHAMS €39

Relaxed summer style

WALLIS £22  H&M €25  DUNNES STORES €15 LITTLEWOODS €37

WALLIS £22 H&M €25 DUNNES STORES €15 LITTLEWOODS €37

FRENCH CONNECTION €110 TOMMY HILFIGER €78 WAREHOUSE €47

FRENCH CONNECTION €110 TOMMY HILFIGER €78 WAREHOUSE €47

And then for Madame's pleasure  how about some print print baby?

TOP SHOP €40 FRENCH CONNECTION €36 JULIAN MCDONALD AT DEBENHAMS €43

TOP SHOP €40 FRENCH CONNECTION €36 JULIAN MCDONALD AT DEBENHAMS €43
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So what do you reckon?  Is crop for you?

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