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
€210.00
Monica Vinader
Luv AJ
Two-Tone Rope Interlock Hoops Silver
$85.00
Anthropologie
Chloé
Contrast-stitch Capri Pants Size XS Black
$165.11
HEWI
Edikted
Sarafina Capri Pants in Black at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$54.40
Nordstrom
-19%
-59%
-55%
Dolce & Gabbana
Black Mary Jane Jersey Crystal Pumps Womens Shoes
$460.00
$1,032.00
LUX LAIR
Betsey Johnson
Gerri Sequin Heels Black
$139.00
Anthropologie
-56%
Dolce & Gabbana
Black Leather WOW Patch Heels Pumps Womens Shoes
$493.00
$1,125.00
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
L.k. Bennett
Ami Jacket White
$92.99
Rue La La
Rag & Bone
Tina High-Rise Ankle Dark Wash Skinny Jean Blue
$50.99
Rue La La
7 For All Mankind
Cropped Alexa Leesburg Jean Blue
$45.00
Rue La La
Lola Cruz
Alberta Lace Kitten Pumps White
$245.00
Anthropologie
Miu Miu
Silver Glitter Kitten Heels Size 36.5
$203.82
HEWI
Sarto
Devin Slingback Kitten-Heel Pumps Silver
$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
Classic Oversized Rectangular Sunglasses, Black
$460.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Miu Miu
Logo rectangular sunglasses Gray
$680.00
Mytheresa
Vince
Cropped Lounge Pant Beige
$66.99
Rue La La
Vince
Cropped Lounge Pant Black
$72.99
Rue La La
-58%
Anthropologie
Ariat Canyon Point Square-Toe Western Cowboy Boots Brown
$210.00
Anthropologie
-62%
Strategia
Boots Black
$265.00
$699.00
Yoox.com
-50%
Gia Borghini
Blondine denim knee-high boots Blue
$341.00
$683.00
Mytheresa
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
$159.00
$261.00
LUX LAIR
Bernardo
Ancona Mary Jane Heels Black
$248.00
Anthropologie
Kelsi Dagger
Maeve Mary Jane Slingback Heels Black
$160.00
Anthropologie
-40%
Badgley Mischka
Valarie Mary Jane Mule in Black Velvet at Nordstrom, Size 7.5
$135.00
$225.00
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
Cotton Twofer Crop Swing Tank Top White
$118.00
Anthropologie
Ulla Johnson
Clio Ruched Sleeveless Ruffle Top
$250.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Susana Monaco
Ruffle Strap Top Brown
$50.99
Rue La La
Maeve
Dorrie Ruffled Cami by Maeve Beige
$38.00
Anthropologie
Hammitt
Hammitt Tim Espresso Pebble Weave Silver Med
$395.00
Hammitt
-40%
Tory Burch
Fleming Soft Leather Crossbody Bag in Black at Nordstrom
$225.00
$375.00
Nordstrom
Tiffany & Fred
Quilted Caviar Leather Crossbody Black
$119.99
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
AFRM
Gabriella Top Black
$58.00
Anthropologie
-40%
PARIS TEXAS
Roxy 45 leather biker boots Brown
$513.00
$855.00
Mytheresa
-30%
PARIS TEXAS
Roxy 45 suede biker boots Brown
$560.00
$800.00
Mytheresa
Hammitt
Hammitt Tom Zip Black Brushed Gold Red Zip
$575.00
Hammitt
Urban Expression
Raffia Hobo Bag Green
$98.00
Anthropologie
Hammitt
Hammitt Tim Espresso Pebble Weave Silver Med
$395.00
Hammitt
Urban Expression
Raffia Hobo Bag Brown
$98.00
Anthropologie
