Tristan Pleated Cotton Culottes

First and most importantly, the belt absolutely is included despite what the descriptions says. The culottes are cute but the fabric is a little bit lighter weight than I’d expected for a fall item. Fit is true to size, I’m usually an 8/10 and opted for the 10 to get that looser and lower fit at the waist, which was a good call since the rise is pretty much a mid. I’m torn on whether or not to keep them but will try styling them and see if I can find a few different ways to wear them. Nordstrom really dropped the ball with shipping. I wish they’d been shipped in a box but they were crammed into a recyclable mailing pouch that was actually a bit too small for them so they are a horribly wrinkled up mess. I may take them into a store and ask if they can press them. Wish they’d been shipped with some care because come on, they’re $425 culottes! Love the little patch, love the length, love the stitched pleats on top. Just not sure if I $425 love them, especially with all the shipping wrinkles.