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
Monica Vinader
Sterling Silver Signature Link Medium Hoop Earrings
€210.00
Monica Vinader
Untamed Petals
Icon Crystal Hoops in Silver at Nordstrom
$103.00
Nordstrom
Chloé
Contrast-stitch Capri Pants Size XS Black
$165.11
HEWI
Aexae
Linen Capri Pants Black
$250.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-65%
-72%
Cecconello
Pumps Black
$58.00
$209.00
Yoox.com
-56%
Dolce & Gabbana
Black Leather WOW Patch Heels Pumps Womens Shoes
$488.00
$1,111.00
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
Reiss
Whitney Linen Waistcoat White
$69.99
Rue La La
Gracia
Waistcoat Green
$58.99
Rue La La
-50%
Coperni
One-Leg Boyfriend bootcut jeans Blue
$250.00
$500.00
Mytheresa
Rag & Bone
Tina High-Rise Ankle Dark Wash Skinny Jean Blue
$50.99
Rue La La
Hudson
Jodie Loose Fit Goddess Wide Leg Jean Blue
$67.99
Rue La La
Sarto
Devin Slingback Kitten-Heel Pumps Silver
$140.00
Anthropologie
Miu Miu
Silver Glitter Kitten Heels Size 36.5
$203.82
HEWI
Lola Cruz
Alberta Lace Kitten Pumps White
$245.00
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.
Isabel Marant
Womens IM 0007/S 56mm Sunglasses White
$89.99
Rue La La
Gucci
Classic Oversized Rectangular Sunglasses Black
$460.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Isabel Marant
Womens Fashion 57mm Sunglasses
$79.99
Rue La La
Vince
Cropped Lounge Pant Beige
$66.99
Rue La La
Veronica Beard
Navy Cropped Leggings Size XS Blue
$175.59
HEWI
Cosabella
Britt Legging Black
$49.99
Rue La La
-59%
Anthropologie
Ariat Canyon Point Square-Toe Western Cowboy Boots Brown
$210.00
Anthropologie
-30%
New Rock
Ankle boots Black
$312.00
$446.00
Yoox.com
Frye
Harness 12R Boots Brown
$498.00
Anthropologie
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
$158.00
$258.00
LUX LAIR
-30%
Jardin Des Orangers
Cropped wool and cashmere cardigan Gray
$189.00
$270.00
Mytheresa
Sofiacashmere
Cropped Wool & Cashmere-Blend Cardigan Gray
$72.99
Rue La La
Söfft
Elsey Mary Jane in Black at Nordstrom, Size 6
$124.95
Nordstrom
Nine West
Keira Mary Jane Flat in Black at Nordstrom, Size 6.5
$89.00
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.
Pilcro
Ruffle-Front Top in Cross-Weave Cotton
$108.00
Anthropologie
Chanel
Pink and Nude Sheer Net Double Top Size S
$243.12
HEWI
Maeve
Dorrie Ruffled Cami by Maeve
$48.00
Anthropologie
Maeve
Ruffle Collar Tank Top Blue
$78.00
Anthropologie
-30%
Tory Burch
Fleming Soft Leather Crossbody Bag in Black at Nordstrom
$262.50
$375.00
Nordstrom
Tiffany & Fred
Quilted Caviar Leather Crossbody Black
$119.99
Rue La La
Burberry
Vintage Haymarket Check Bag
$472.74
HEWI
Tiffany & Fred
Quilted Caviar Leather Crossbody Gold
$109.99
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.
Pilcro
Beaded Halter Starfish Tank Top Beige
$198.00
Anthropologie
CeCe by Cynthia Steffe
Tiered Halter Bow Tie Top Black
$28.00
Rue La La
Mare Mare
Sheer Halter Tunic Top Brown
$118.00
Anthropologie
-40%
PARIS TEXAS
Roxy 45 leather biker boots Brown
$513.00
$855.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Valentino Garavani
Rockstud leather biker boots Black
$1,170.00
$1,950.00
Mytheresa
-33%
Cole Haan
Womens Isabella Hobo Bag - Black
$199.95
$298.00
Cole Haan
Michael Kors
Nolita Large Nubuck Leather Hobo Bag Blue
$398.00
Neiman Marcus
Cole Haan
Womens Isabella Hobo Bag - Medium Blue
$298.00
Cole Haan
