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.
Luv AJ
Two-Tone Rope Interlock Hoops Silver
$85.00
Anthropologie
Madewell
Classic Huggie Hoop Earrings in Warm Silver at Nordstrom
$28.00
Nordstrom
Dower & Hall
Medium Dotty Huggie Hoops in Sterling Silver at Nordstrom
$120.00
Nordstrom
Dolce & Gabbana
Palm Leaf Print Capri Pants - Black
$219.19
Italist
Alo
| High-Waist Airbrush Capri Pants in Black, Size: Medium
$108.00
Alo Yoga
-66%
-63%
Cinq à Sept
Luna 85MM Embellished Leather Pumps Black
$185.62
$495.00
Neiman Marcus
Betsey Johnson
Gerri Sequin Heels Black
$139.00
Anthropologie
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.
Dolce & Gabbana
Fine Fabric Waistcoat - Black
$237.32
Italist
-30%
Theory
Notch-Lapel Vest Black
$241.50
$345.00
Neiman Marcus
Gracia
Waistcoat Green
$58.99
Rue La La
Hudson
Jodie Loose Fit Goddess Wide Leg Jean Blue
$67.99
Rue La La
HINT OF BLU
Loop Me In Jeans in United Blue at Nordstrom, Size 29
$92.00
Nordstrom
Rag & Bone
Tina High-Rise Ankle Dark Wash Skinny Jean Blue
$50.99
Rue La La
Lola Cruz
Alberta Lace Kitten Pumps White
$245.00
Anthropologie
Marc Fisher
Cecile Leather Pumps Gold
$165.00
Neiman Marcus
Sarto
Devin Slingback Kitten-Heel Pumps Silver
$140.00
Anthropologie
-63%
Staud
55mm Sebastian Satin Slingback Pumps Black
$178.12
$475.00
Neiman Marcus
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.
Retro Superfuture
Colpo Low-Profile Rectangle Sunglasses - Green
$183.48
Italist
Tom Ford
TF1108 Butterfly-Frame Sunglasses - Black
$215.17
Italist
Jacquemus
JAC55S Zebra-Stripe Acetate Sunglasses - Multicolor
$248.24
Italist
Tom Ford
TF1216 Sunglasses - Black
$268.00
Italist
Alo
| High-Waist Airlift Legging in Candy Heart Pink, Size: Medium
$134.00
Alo Yoga
-59%
Alohas
Kalia Knee Boot - Brown
$359.21
Italist
Frye
Harness 12R Boots Black
$498.00
Anthropologie
-48%
Vince
Harlan Leather Knee-High Boots Brown
$313.95
$598.00
Neiman Marcus
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!
Reformation
Maude Cashmere-Wool Cardigan Gray
$198.00
Anthropologie
Ermanno Scervino
Lace-Detail Cotton Cardigan - Gray
$110.65
Italist
endless rose
Knit Flare Pants Gray
$85.00
Anthropologie
Ermanno Scervino
Cropped Alpaca-Wool Blend Cardigan - Gray
$109.35
Italist
Carel
Kina Pumps - Black
$321.86
Italist
Söfft
Kathleen Platform Mary Jane Pump in Black at Nordstrom, Size 8.5
$149.95
Nordstrom
Söfft
Stacy Pointed Toe Mary Jane Pump in Black at Nordstrom, Size 9.5
$129.95
Nordstrom
Franco Sarto
Tinsley Mary Jane Flat in Black at Nordstrom, Size 7.5
$125.00
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.
Rotate
Organic Cotton Ruffle-Hem Tank Top - White
$113.66
Italist
Pilcro
Cropped Ruffled Tank Top Blue
$128.00
Anthropologie
BONPOINT
Ruffled Ribbed Cotton Tank Top - Rose
$133.65
Italist
Damson Madder
Raphi 100% Cotton Tank Top Brown
$115.00
Anthropologie
Marc Jacobs
Tote Bag - Navy Blue
$368.75
Italist
Tory Burch
Crossbody Bag - Pink
$464.20
Italist
Anine Bing
Rio Tote Bag - Black
$401.93
Italist
Zadig&Voltaire
Jane Leo Crossbody Bag - Brown
$401.93
Italist
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.
Bardot
Toni Cowl Halter Top Orange
$109.00
Anthropologie
Mare Mare
Halter Tie Top Blue
$118.00
Anthropologie
L*Space
April 100% Linen Halter Top White
$123.00
Anthropologie
Pilcro
Denim Halter Top Gray
$108.00
Anthropologie
Ganni
Suede Biker Boot - Brown
$617.15
Italist
Pinko
Removable Harness Detail Ankle Boot - Black
$374.34
Italist
Pinko
Jane 07 Ankle Boot - Black
$300.62
Italist
Pinko
Removable Harness Detail Ankle Boot - Black
$374.34
Italist
Marc Jacobs
The Sack Shoulder Bag - Black
$338.34
Italist
-40%
Ganni
Black Medium Hobo Bag
$417.00
$695.00
GANNI
Tory Burch
Shoulder Bag - Black
$295.13
Italist
Coperni
Shoulder Bag - Black
$483.98
Italist
