Are capri pants cool again? It-girls weigh in
New season, new controversial 2000s trend making a comeback! After ballet flats, skirts-over-pants, Indie Sleaze, and pop-punk skinny jeans, this spring we’re bringing back none other than capris.
That’s right, we swore “never again” and yet here we are, in 2024, wondering if capri pants are back in style. Are they, though?
This time, you’ll be the judge of that: we’ve scoured the internet looking for the most stylish capri pants outfits, and here’s what we’ve found. Are they worth the hype? There’s only one way to find out.
1. Monochrome chic
If capris are good enough for The Attico co-founder Gilda Ambrosio, they’re good enough for us. During Milan Fashion Week Gilda was spotted wearing a total-black look comprising of a nylon cropped bomber jacket, slim capri trousers, and bedazzled pumps. The silver hoop earrings and rhinestone-detail shoes elevate the look from sporty to classy.
Monica Vinader
Sterling Silver Signature Link Medium Hoop Earrings
€185.00
Monica Vinader
-40%
Open Edit
Ridge Hoop Earrings in Silver at Nordstrom
$18.00
$30.00
Nordstrom
-35%
Love Moschino
logo-plaque bow 100mm pumps - women - Leather - 40 - Black
$254.00
$390.00
FARFETCH
-36%
-56%
Dolce & Gabbana
Black Leather WOW Patch Heels Pumps Womens Shoes
$497.00
$1,136.00
LUX LAIR
2. Denim à la Carrie Bradshaw
It wouldn’t be a Y2K renaissance without denim capris. Stylist and it-girl Emili Sindlev styled her low-rise capri jeans in true Y2K fashion: with a baby tee layered with a funky vest and pointy kitten heels. Combine this look with her signature blonde curls and the Carrie Bradshaw fantasy is complete.
Aligne
Leo Long Waistcoat Top Black
$170.00
Anthropologie
Avantlook
Twofer Waistcoat Dress Gray
$62.99
Rue La La
AllSaints
Cruz Ribbed Knitted Waistcoat Brown
$179.00
AllSaints
Tahari by ASL
Plus Waistcoat Purple
$58.99
Rue La La
Hudson
Jodie Loose Fit Goddess Wide Leg Jean Blue
$67.99
Rue La La
Hudson
Rosalie Bossanova Wide Leg Jean Blue
$58.99
Rue La La
Sarto
Devin Slingback Kitten-Heel Pumps Silver
$140.00
Anthropologie
-40%
Badgley Mischka
Angelina Slingback Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Pump in White Satin at Nordstrom, Size 8.5
$141.00
$235.00
Nordstrom
Sarto
Devin Slingback Kitten-Heel Pumps Brown
$140.00
Anthropologie
3. Cool athleisure
Athleisure is still very much in, and there’s nothing like a matching set to make you feel cool and dressed up even on your laziest days. Content creator Alexandra Guerain keeps it stylish with textured capri leggings, a matching cropped t-shirt, patent leather boots, and a white leather shoulder bag. Her chunky silver jewellery and black sunglasses perfectly finish off the look.
Gucci
Womens GG0599SA 56mm Sunglasses Brown
$276.99
Rue La La
-40%
Balenciaga
Hamptons rectangular sunglasses Black
$252.00
$420.00
Mytheresa
Junya Watanabe
cropped leggings - women - Polyester - S - Pink
$441.00
FARFETCH
-14%
Msgm
jersey-knit cropped leggings - women - Cotton/Polyamide - 40 - Green
$201.00
$235.00
FARFETCH
Alo
| Airlift High-Waist Haven Legging in Black/White, Size: Medium
$138.00
Alo Yoga
-13%
Msgm
110mm patent leather boots - women - Patent Calf Leather/Calf Leather/Calf Leather - 38 - Black
$814.00
$934.00
FARFETCH
-40%
AllSaints
Avril Leather Ankle Boots Brown
$252.00
$419.00
AllSaints
Reformation
Claudette Square-Toe Boots Brown
$398.00
Anthropologie
-30%
Franco Sarto
Savino Flex Bootie in Deep Olive Green at Nordstrom, Size 6.5
$140.00
$200.00
Nordstrom
For the quintessential off-duty-ballerina look, take a page out of Greta Pennacchini’s look. She paired her black capri leggings with a grey ribbed bandeau top, a matching cropped cardigan, semi-sheer tights, and black patent leather Mary Janes. Don’t forget to slick your hair back in a bun or a half-up-half-down do!
-39%
Ermanno Scervino
Gray Knit Wool Cardigan Womens Sweater
$160.00
$264.00
LUX LAIR
Sofiacashmere
Cropped Wool & Cashmere-Blend Cardigan Gray
$68.99
Rue La La
Sofiacashmere
Cropped Wool & Cashmere-Blend Cardigan Gray
$98.99
Rue La La
Bernardo
Ancona Mary Jane Heels Black
$248.00
Anthropologie
Mango
Mary Jane Pump in Black at Nordstrom, Size 10Us
$89.99
Nordstrom
Kelsi Dagger
Maeve Mary Jane Slingback Heels Black
$160.00
Anthropologie
Vince
Bluebell-B Leather Mary Jane Black
$94.00
Rue La La
Even if we can’t make summer start sooner, what we can do is start to plan our summer outfits. Capris will look super cute—and, again, Carrie-inspired—styled with a frilly top, strappy kitten heel sandals, and a statement purse. Ellie Delphine is wearing black capris, but even colourful or printed ones (we’re thinking a red and white gingham) would look super cute.
Susana Monaco
Ruffle Strap Top Brown
$50.99
Rue La La
Ulla Johnson
Clio Ruched Sleeveless Ruffle Top
$250.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Maeve
The Dorrie Ruffled Cami by Maeve Green
$48.00
Anthropologie
Hammitt
Hammitt Tim Espresso Pebble Weave Silver Med
$395.00
Hammitt
Tory Burch
Fleming Soft Leather Crossbody Bag in Black at Nordstrom
$375.00
Nordstrom
Tiffany & Fred
Quilted Caviar Leather Crossbody Gold
$99.99
Rue La La
If, like us, you’ve been looking for a way to style your biker boots with trousers (we love maxi skirts, but they get old after a while…), capris might just be the solution. Finish the look with a V-neck halter top, a hobo bag, and silver jewellery for the perfect “bad girl in a Disney Channel original movie” look.
Vince
Apron Halter Top Green
$129.99
Rue La La
-35%
Maeve
Structured Halter Top Black
$69.95
$108.00
Anthropologie
Cinq à Sept
Petula Top Black
$129.99
Rue La La
Good American
Stretch Halter Tank Top Blue
$48.00
Anthropologie
-19%
Ganni
50mm biker boots - women - Other fibres - 38 - Brown
$676.00
$831.00
FARFETCH
-40%
PARIS TEXAS
Roxy 45 leather biker boots Brown
$513.00
$855.00
Mytheresa
Ferragamo
Lober Leather Biker Boot White
$499.99
Rue La La
Hammitt
Hammitt Tom Zip Black Brushed Gold Red Zip
$575.00
Hammitt
Ganni
Black Mini Hobo Bag
$495.00
GANNI
Hobo
Lauren Leather Clutch Wallet Black
$69.99
Rue La La
