Brutus had been applauded in red-heeled shoes and culottes jarretees; but Talma, advised by David, appeared in toga and sandals before an enthusiastic audience.
Junior high and high school students typically wear a plaid skirt, skort, or culottes and blouse.
Women may choose to wear a skirt or culottes instead of slacks.
Not only did certain newspapers, such as the Capitole and the Journal du Commerce, and clubs, such as the Culottes de peau carry it on zealously; but the diplomatic humiliation of France in the affair of Mehemet Ali in 1840, with the outburst of patriotism which accompanied it, followed by the concessions made by the government to public opinion, such as, for example, the bringing back of the ashes of Napoleon I., all helped to revive revolutionary and Napoleonic memories.
Additional looks to consider from Bluefly include the stretch corduroy style, the cropped capris which are a staple during the summer months, and cute culottes that look great in both formal and informal settings.