Fashion is not just about following trends; it’s about embracing who you are and expressing yourself confidently. For women ...

(Bonus fashion points are rewarded ... an oversized corduroy shacket and matching baggy pants are easily broken up when paired with a cropped button-down top.

Best of all, flare pants outfits are mega-flattering ... high-waisted styles work for flare pants as well. This means a crop top is always a safe bet if you're looking to elongate your body.

When it comes to what shoes to wear with cropped pants, flats are undoubtedly the safest choice ... For more stories like this, follow us on MSN by clicking the +Follow button at the top of this page.

Just combine your wide-leg pants and espadrilles with a cool blouse, and you have the perfect summer outfit that’s laid-back but still chic. An airy top will bring lightness and femininity ...

Katie Holmes wore a cropped trench coat and cargo pants to the Zimmermann show during Fashion Week. Gwyneth Paltrow’s been spotted wearing both styles, while Oprah’s worn the deep-pocket pants style ...

“I can’t say enough good things about these pants,” one shopper raved ... Add one of these cropped jean picks to your closet to wear now and into spring and summer. Then keep scrolling ...