Fashion Design Trends Wearing Hot Ankle Cropped Pants Spring Summer 2009

Fashion Design Trends
Wearing Hot Ankle Cropped Pants
Spring Summer 2009

Trousers of all types are hotter than ever for spring/summer 2009 and the trendy 7/8th ankle cropped pant was sooo popular on the spring runways. The 7/8th ankle crop length leaves a bare ankle-this length is long enough to give the leg a long look, but short enough to leave room for sandal ankle straps to show. This ankle length works for almost everyone-no matter what your height. Perfect for showing off those gorgeous strappy spring and summer heels.

This cropped pant length was seen on the runways in straight, skinny, and more relaxed, slouchy leg styles. In general, (Remember, there are no rules!) the straight leg style seems to work for a dressy or professional look, the slim, skinny pant works for a more hip and trendy look, and the more relaxed fit, of course, works for casual wear. You can have such fun with these pants-wear these with a short jacket or a long blazer over a little shell or a stand-out blouse for a fabulous pulled together look!

This is not to say other lengths of cropped pants are out of style-they're not-cropped pants of various lengths are in. Cropped pants sometimes called pedal pushers, clam diggers, or capris end just under the knee or midway between the knee and ankle. These shorter cropped pants are perfect for hot summer days or a day at the beach. The harem pant, another option in a cropped pant, is hot right now-these have a drapey drop from the waist and are tight at the bottom leg-these usually hit the calf midway between the knee and ankle. One caution-shorter cropped pants may not be appropriate for you if you're petite-they can cut you off making you look shorter than you already are!

The trendy 7/8th ankle cropped pant-
looks from the 2009 Spring/Summer Runway: