Cropped pants put the focus on the ankle, which is exactly why they can feel tricky to style. The wrong shoe can shorten the leg, throw off proportions, or make the outfit look slightly unfinished.

For fashion's sake, consider this variation of the Goldilocks fairy tale: Depending on your size, shape and state of mind, some of this season's cropped pants are too long. Others are too short. And ...

Fashion consultant Ramya Giangola is currently obsessed with the cropped flare pants trend—and she thinks you should swap out your skinny jeans for a pair too. “You get the idea of volume, but there’s ...