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.
Open Edit
Orb Huggie Hoop Earrings in Silver at Nordstrom
$25.00
Nordstrom
-30%
Monica Vinader
Sterling Silver Signature Link Medium Hoop Earrings
€129.50
€185.00
Monica Vinader
-61%
Krazy Larry
Pull-On Capri Pants Womens Casual Pants Black : 10 21, Spandex/Rayon/Nylon
$46.85
$119.00
Zappos
-24%
-35%
Love Moschino
logo-plaque bow 100mm pumps - women - Leather - 40 - Black
$254.00
$390.00
FARFETCH
-61%
-57%
Dolce & Gabbana
Black Crystal Embellished Slingback Heel Womens Shoes
$500.00
$1,159.00
LUX LAIR
-50%
Jessica Simpson
Jittale Ankle Strap Sandal in Black Matte Satin at Nordstrom, Size 5.5
$49.50
$99.00
Nordstrom
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.
-75%
Patou
Black zipped waistcoat
$105.11
$420.43
TheDoubleF
Mango
Greta Waistcoat in Beige at Nordstrom, Size Xx-Large
$79.99
Nordstrom
Dunst
Brown wool blend waistcoat
$102.77
TheDoubleF
-75%
AllSaints
Allsaints Deri Lyn Linen-Blend Waistcoat Brown
$54.99
$219.00
Rue La La
-62%
7 For All Mankind
Bonnie Warrenton Curvilinear Jean Blue
$89.99
$238.00
Rue La La
-80%
Rag & Bone
Rag & Bone Hattie Light Wash Mid-Rise Full-Length Jean Blue
$51.99
$258.00
Rue La La
-39%
Marc Fisher
Cecile Pointed Toe Pump in Black at Nordstrom, Size 7.5
$99.99
$165.00
Nordstrom
-37%
Badgley Mischka
Angelina Slingback Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Pump in White Satin at Nordstrom, Size 8.5
$149.00
$235.00
Nordstrom
-35%
Marc Fisher
Paria Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Pump in Metallic Gold at Nordstrom Rack, Size 8.5
$45.48
$69.97
Nordstrom Rack
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.
Moncler
Snowseeker Rectangular Sunglasses Brown Size 42
$560.00
Moncler
Gucci
Oversized Rectangular Acetate Sunglasses Black
$500.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Junya Watanabe
cropped leggings - women - Polyester - S - Pink
$424.00
FARFETCH
-14%
Msgm
jersey-knit cropped leggings - women - Cotton/Polyamide - 40 - Green
$201.00
$235.00
FARFETCH
Alo
Softsculpt High-Waist 7/8 Bootcut Legging in Black, Size: Medium
$138.00
Alo Yoga
-24%
Msgm
110mm patent leather boots - women - Patent Calf Leather/Calf Leather/Calf Leather - 35 - Black
$435.00
$576.00
FARFETCH
-40%
Steve Madden
Dorothea Bootie in Brown Suede at Nordstrom, Size 9.5
$101.41
$169.00
Nordstrom
Aquatalia
Loretta Suede Bootie in Espresso Suede at Nordstrom Rack, Size 10.5 Brown
$199.97
Nordstrom Rack
-40%
Vince Camuto
Pavla Knee High Boot in Rich Mahogany at Nordstrom, Size 8 Extra-Wide Calf Brown
$137.40
$229.00
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!
-63%
Sofiacashmere
Sofiacashmere Cropped Wool & Cashmere-Blend Cardigan Gray
$109.99
$295.00
Rue La La
Mango
Mary Jane Pump in Black at Nordstrom, Size 8.5Us
$89.99
Nordstrom
-17%
Nine West
Sista Mary Jane Pump in Black at Nordstrom, Size 10.5
$99.00
$119.00
Nordstrom
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.
-65%
Free People
Alix Printed Tank Red
$26.99
$78.00
Rue La La
-54%
Free People
Alix Printed Tank Blue
$35.99
$78.00
Rue La La
-60%
AllSaints
Talia Lace Cropped Top in Mauve Pink at Nordstrom, Size 10 Us
$58.97
$149.00
Nordstrom
-54%
Tiffany & Fred
Hand-Woven Satchel Brown
$179.99
$389.00
Rue La La
Tory Burch
Fleming Soft Leather Crossbody Bag in Black at Nordstrom
$400.00
Nordstrom
-9%
Pinko
Mini Love One Bag Brown
$333.00
$365.30
ShopSimon
-40%
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.
-48%
Free People
Brooke Halter Top Black
$29.99
$58.00
Rue La La
-60%
Free People
Brooke Lace Trim Halter Top in Black at Nordstrom, Size X-Large
$22.99
$58.00
Nordstrom
-73%
Rag & Bone
Rag & Bone Irina Wool-Blend Halter Top Black
$80.99
$298.00
Rue La La
-19%
Ganni
50mm biker boots - women - Other fibres - 38 - Brown
$677.00
$831.00
FARFETCH
-55%
Loewe
Campo Biker high boot in black calfskin leather
$798.81
$1,775.15
TheDoubleF
-30%
PARIS TEXAS
Roxy 45 leather biker boots Black
$560.00
$800.00
Mytheresa
Hammitt
Hammitt Tom Zip Black Brushed Gold Red Zip
$575.00
Hammitt
-39%
Gucci
Hobo Brown Canvas Shoulder Bag (Pre-Owned)
$244.00
$403.00
LUX LAIR
-51%
Tiffany & Fred
Smooth Leather Hobo Bag Brown
$169.99
$349.00
Rue La La
Michael Kors
Nolita Large Leather Hobo Bag Brown
$398.00
Neiman Marcus
