Finally embracing cropped trousers

Cropped, or shorter length trousers, have been around for a while but I have been stubbornly resisting them. Two reasons. I didn't like the idea of an expanse of ankle being exposed to the elements in winter, and as far back as 2013, I was lamenting the fact that worn with mid calf boots, they give the "beam me up Scottie" look. And they usually seemed to be worn with high heel court shoes, which I don't wear. 

Then two things happened recently to make me change my mind.

First, Nikki at Midlife Chic showed how fabulous they can look, pairing black trousers with gold t-bar shoes. She showed the difference between wearing cropped jeans and wearing them long and bunched up over your shoes (which was my default). 

Then Samantha at Fake Fabulous revealed a secret, which is that expensive flesh coloured pop socks can easily be worn with these trousers and not detected. The secret is to buy from brands like Wolford or Falke, not the cheap multi packs. I also saw knee-length fish net pop socks worn by a fashionista and thought they looked pretty cool.

I bought these black cropped trousers in the Next sale and have paired them with black fishnet pop socks, a black cashmere jumper and a statement necklace. It was great to have a bit of winter sun to play with.

Trousers: Next;  jumper, Pure Collection, now in the sale in limited colours here; Mary Jane shoes, Next 

I've also bought a pair of the Boden Cambridge cropped jeans which Nikki recommended.

Did you (or do you?) have any reservations about cropped or tapered trousers?