Each season has it's own take on denim, which is such a ubiquitous fabric that it is no longer reserved for casual weekend jeans, but has found its way into a variety of styles and garments. This spring two particular (and one might say contradictory) silhouettes in denim have cropped up. Culottes or roomier/mom jeans, and 70's inspired, high-waisted flares. image via Glamour.com images via WhoWhatWear.com Both trends are in the extreme, either you go baggie and short, or long and lean. Some ladies could pull off both, but I'd caution those of us who aren't models and/or street style stars to thoroughly test run both trends in the dressing room before making a purchase. The "culotte" or "mom jean" version (which by the way I HATE culottes, but they are popping up so much I can no longer ignore) are best for taller ladies with slimmer hips, while the flares can help elongate the leg (and with the right shoe) give petite gals...